Rewi Alley
The most famous New Zealander in China – Rewi Alley contributed perhaps more than any other foreigner to the Chinese revolution. He was the founder and inspiration for the NZ China Friendship Society, dedicating 60 years of his life to his adopted country, while remaining a New Zealander at heart. Rewi organised thousands of industrial co-operatives during the war against Japan. He also pioneered technical training schools, the most famous at Shandan in the Gobi Desert. Read more
Grand Canal Tour September 2024
From the 4th until the 24th of September, travel from Beijing to Shanghai visiting important sites along the route of the Grand Canal. Be captivated in awe by the magnitude of this ancient engineering feat. The stops along the way are selected fo...
Resources
- NZCFS Christchurch Microsite– https://rewialley.org.nz
- Catalogue of 1400 items Rewi Alley gifted to the Canterbury Museum–
https://www.rewialleyart.nz