Post by NZBC on Jun 11, 2007 22:06:40 GMT 12
Celebrating the 80th anniversary
The 80th anniversary of the Association was celebrated with a buffet dinner and dance function on Saturday 5 August 2006 at the Wellington Chinese Sports and Cultural Centre in Wellington (NZ) starting at 6.00pm.
The book, Zengcheng New Zealanders, a History for the 80th Anniversary of the Tung Jung Association of New Zealand Inc. was also launched at the function. Many people have contributed to this book. It has chapters about the migration of Chinese from Zengcheng to New Zealand, the history of the Tung Jung Association since its beginning in 1926, stories about the villages in China and the families of the people who came to New Zealand all those years ago, and a specific chapter about Zengcheng women. The book illustrates the colourful and often painful journey experienced by the early Chinese highlighting their success in becoming established and respected in the New Zealand society. This book is of interest to families and researchers alike.
If you would like a copy of "Zengcheng New Zealander - A History for the 80th Anniversary of the Tung Jung Association" Please contact Gordon Wu at gordon.wu@xtra.co.nz
The 80th anniversary of the Association was celebrated with a buffet dinner and dance function on Saturday 5 August 2006 at the Wellington Chinese Sports and Cultural Centre in Wellington (NZ) starting at 6.00pm.
The book, Zengcheng New Zealanders, a History for the 80th Anniversary of the Tung Jung Association of New Zealand Inc. was also launched at the function. Many people have contributed to this book. It has chapters about the migration of Chinese from Zengcheng to New Zealand, the history of the Tung Jung Association since its beginning in 1926, stories about the villages in China and the families of the people who came to New Zealand all those years ago, and a specific chapter about Zengcheng women. The book illustrates the colourful and often painful journey experienced by the early Chinese highlighting their success in becoming established and respected in the New Zealand society. This book is of interest to families and researchers alike.
If you would like a copy of "Zengcheng New Zealander - A History for the 80th Anniversary of the Tung Jung Association" Please contact Gordon Wu at gordon.wu@xtra.co.nz