How Chinese people have kept their culture alive

How Chinese people have kept their culture alive
Games The game of mah-jong, is played all around the world these days and is extremely enjoyable. Obviously, the Chinese are more interested in playing the game because China is where it originated from. Slowly people are getting to know the game as they get older and go to university and learn about it.
Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year celebrations start with a new moon. The celebrations finish with a full moon 15 days later. On the last day there is a parade with children carrying lanterns. The Chinese calendar is based on solar movements. Chinese New Year is an important event in Dunedin where it is celebrated every year.
	The Chinese who were mining the gold in Otago would often get sent Chinese food and newspapers from family. The Chinese would also like to keep in touch with their family. Families would often do cultural activities, this would help maintain their Chinese identity.
Dunedin Chinese School Some years ago a young boy named Chee Young came to live with his uncle in Dunedin. Chee Young was bright-faced and loved his homeland. He went to a school that had 14 students that were six to 15 years of age. The Chinese children had the same education as other New Zealand children. The children would have a play to late afternoon then would go to their second school for the day. There were lots of Chinese posters, and a picture of Dr Sun Yat Sen. They learnt to read and write Chinese language, even if they were born in New Zealand.
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