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
NZCFS Tour: NZ Heroes in China – discover China anew! Octo...
The focus on Rewi Alley and Kathleen Hall in this tour has established the itinerary. It also captures for us the dramatic changes and development that China has undergone, through their lives and experiences almost 100 years ago to the achievemen...
Resources
- NZCFS Christchurch Microsite– https://rewialley.org.nz
- Catalogue of 1400 items Rewi Alley gifted to the Canterbury Museum–
https://www.rewialleyart.nz