Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 5, 2016 16:41:16 GMT 12
Foon to speak for Chinese delegation at Waitangi
GISBORNE Mayor Meng Foon will make an address at this year’s Waitangi celebrations when he leads the New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) delegation today and tomorrow.
It is the first time the association has attended the Waitangi Day celebrations at Waitangi since the arrival of Chinese people to New Zealand shores over 150 years ago.
“It’s timely because we have a close relationship with some of the iwi in the far North, particularly Te Rarawa and Te Roroa,” NZCA president Meng Foon said.
“These iwi were kind enough to bury our ancestors in their grave sites following the sinking of the SS Ventnor in 1902. We appreciate very much their kindness and care for our people.”
“This is a genuine privilege and honour for us all to represent Chinese in New Zealand. The NZCA values the Treaty of Waitangi as it has allowed Chinese people to settle in New Zealand, the place which we call home.”….
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2165560-135/foon-to-speak-for-chinese-delegation
GISBORNE Mayor Meng Foon will make an address at this year’s Waitangi celebrations when he leads the New Zealand Chinese Association (NZCA) delegation today and tomorrow.
It is the first time the association has attended the Waitangi Day celebrations at Waitangi since the arrival of Chinese people to New Zealand shores over 150 years ago.
“It’s timely because we have a close relationship with some of the iwi in the far North, particularly Te Rarawa and Te Roroa,” NZCA president Meng Foon said.
“These iwi were kind enough to bury our ancestors in their grave sites following the sinking of the SS Ventnor in 1902. We appreciate very much their kindness and care for our people.”
“This is a genuine privilege and honour for us all to represent Chinese in New Zealand. The NZCA values the Treaty of Waitangi as it has allowed Chinese people to settle in New Zealand, the place which we call home.”….
gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2165560-135/foon-to-speak-for-chinese-delegation