SIMON DENG LI ART AND CULTURE EXCHANGE FUND

Honorary Patron: Simon Deng Li MNZM
The Simon Deng Li Art and Cultural Exchange Fund, (DENG FUND) began in 2012. It assists the New Zealand China Friendship Society (NZCFS) to set up cultural exchanges between the two countries, especially those involving young people. Initially the fund was promised for five years, but thanks to the generosity of Mr Deng, it has continued in subsequent years on a similar basis. Simon Deng Li (MNZM) committed 200,000 rmb, paid each year in September, to assist projects selected by the executive of NZCFS. These projects need to comply with the objectives of the DENG fund and NZCFS. Deng_Fund_Guidelines_2019. Through the generosity of Simon Deng Li, hundreds of young New Zealanders and their families and friends have developed fuller knowledge and understanding of Chinese people and their arts and culture. It works two ways, with young people from China spending time with NZCFS branches, schools, families, and institutions. This then spreads throughout the communities of the project recipients through presentations and reporting. Lifetime friendships are set up and international understanding is enhanced.Summaries of all projects completed or registered since 2012 follow, starting from the most recent. Fuller reports on most projects are available by using the links provided.Read More
A 2017s project sent Kiwis to China
Exhibitions, performances, publications of all kinds including but not limited to books, films and new media that advance friendship and understanding between the two countries will be funded, and educational and youth exchanges which aim to promote China-New Zealand friendship will be considered by the vetting and administration committee.

Documents

ARTICLES

Diary of the 2016 NZCFS Environmental Delegation to China – Part...

This is a daily record of the visit to China of a group of 6 people, including some NZCFS members, to a number of interesting environmen...

2016 Environmental Delegation to China produces some surprising ...

A deeper insight into the environmental problems facing China and the fascinating methods to address them was gained by the six members of...
Simon Deng Li

Call for applications for Simon Deng Li funding 2016

For all NZCFS National Executive elected members, branch presidents and subcommittees:  You are invited to consider projects that may be ...
Hawkes Bay Orchestra

Hawkes Bay Orchestral Society’s cultural exchange to China a suc...

The Hawkes Bay Orchestral Society’s 10-day cultural exchange to China (April 2016) was a great success. The exchange was funded by the New...