From R to L: Lee Kit from Hong Kong (inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the Bolton Street Cottage), Siv Fjaerestad (Curator of Enjoy Art Gallery, Cuba Street) and a friend discuss Lee’s upcoming visual arts project.
Haining Street (and the parallel Frederick Street) - was the heart of Wellington’s original Chinatown.
Nigel Murphy wrote: Probably the most notorious incident in the street took place in 1905, when Joe Kum Yung was shot by Lionel Terry outside no 13, to draw attention to his anti-Asiatic views. In his statement to the duty officer when he handed himself and his revolver in, he said: “I have to tell you that I am the man who shot the Chinaman last night. I take an interest in alien immigration and I took this means of bringing it under public notice.”
You can search my main website for details of the incident.
The centenary of the incident was marked by a street theatre re-enactment at the very site, attended by about 300 people and many dignitaries. Mayor Kerry Prendergast offered to make a brass plaque to commemorate the incident and its centenary. It has now been installed.
New Zealand Chinese Language Association Inc proudly announces the release of the revised Second Edition of Pamela Yeh’s
“Legends and Tales from Ancient
Comprising 25 traditional stories written in Modern Chinese characters, and Pinyin with English translations.
Comes with a CD with sound tracks in Mandarin, English, and Cantonese;
CD also includes written script in full form traditional Chinese characters.
A most valuable resource for learners of Chinese, and for Chinese learners of English at all levels.
Every Chinese speaking family should have a copy in their home to enable children to know these stories as told to our parents and grandparents.
Cost: $30 plus $2.50 post & packaging