Introducing Xiamen

Xiamen (pronounced shya-min) has been Wellington's sister city in China since 1987. The Wellington Xiamen Association aims to enhance goodwill and understanding between the people of Wellington and Xiamen.

Learn more about the sister cities of Wellington and Xiamen and the opportunities WXA has created for the people of Wellington to explore and understand Chinese culture.

News

26
Apr

Whistle-stop visit to Wellington

by Chris
Janet Andrews and Ying Zeng

A three-member Xiamen Museum delegation headed by Ms. Zeng Ying, the Deputy Director of Xiamen Museum, arrived in Wellington on 25 April for a whistle-stop visit. The opportunity to further a potential working relationship between Xiamen Museum and Gibson Group was also the occasion for an enjoyable dinner between delegation members and WXA.

Read more

14
Apr

A Xiamen Afternoon

by Chris
Bill, Donas and Mayor Celia

After a rather dismal summer, the autumn sun shone on the second annual Wellington-Xiamen Barbecue and the 70 members and guests gathered together to celebrate our 25th year as sister cities.

Read more

13
Apr

Delegation proposes Wellington focus for CIFIT

by Chris
CIFIT Delegation Dinner

A five-member Xiamen CIFIT delegation arrived in Wellington on 13 April for a brief visit. At a dinner that evening, the delegation leader suggested Wellington City could be profiled at this year’s China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen.

Read more

19
Mar

Doctors visit Wellington

by Chris
Xiamen Doctors 2012

Two Xiamen doctors have arrived in Wellington to take up intern positions supported by Wellington Xiamen Association. The doctors are visiting Wellington as part of a three-year programme in sharing skills in neonatal paediactric practice.

Read more

25
Feb

Final concert at Te Papa ‘beyond expectations’

by Chris
Elena and pipa player perform at te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

The Xiamen Song and Dance Group’s visit to Wellington has been a great success, with their final concert at the National Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa hailed as ‘beyond expectations.’ It would be hard to imagine a better way of launching our 25th anniversary year.

Read more

13
Feb

Wellingtonians enjoy Fujian’s finest

by Chris
Thumbnail image for Wellingtonians enjoy Fujian’s finest

During Wellington’s Chinese New Year Festival Wellingtonians were able to enjoy some of Fujian’s finest teas, thanks to the generosity of the Xiamen Song and Dance Group. The performers were visiting New Zealand as guests of the Wellington Xiamen Association.

Read more

← Previous Entries