The Wellington Chinese Sports and Cultural Centre is a place rich in history for the Chinese community of Wellington. One of the objectives of the Centre is provide activities which will serve to preserve the Chinese culture amongst its members, promote it amongst the wider community. With this in mind, the following “cultural”activities are currently available to members of the Centre.

Lion Dancing (Childrens and Adults)

Coordinators :
Henry Lee - Phone: 972 2126
Lenny Loh - Phone : 479 7509

The WCSCC Lion Dance troupe was established in 1999, and started with a group of boys who were interested in learning this traditional and popular form of entertainment. The boys first performed at the opening of the Speech and Cultural Day in August 1999.

  

Since then they have performed at a number of community events including the Festival of Asia in 2001, the IRB Rugby Sevens Parade, and most recently Chinese New Year celebrations in Courtenay Place in 2002. They have continued to learn the intricacies of this dance during the past two years and have made great progress. The boys are supported by a dedicated group of adults who provide the music. Recently the Lion Dance Troupe was expanded in include adult lions.

Adults and children are welcome to join the troupe, which usually runs practises on Sunday mornings at the Centre (9:30am to 10:30am). Please contact either Henry Lee or Lenny Loh if you are interested.

Cantonese Classes
Coordinators :
Linda Lim - Phone: 234 8849
Shona Lee - Phone: 972 2126

Cantonese classes for school age children take place each Saturday with two classes held from 12:45pm to 1:45pm, and 2:00pm to 3:00pm. The first class is targetted for beginners, while the second class is aimed at those who are more fluent in their understanding of Cantonese. These classes are a natural progression from the preschool (or Yau-Yih-Yun), and while the focus is on learning the Cantonese language, aspects of the Chinese culture are also covered. Fees are as follows:

$40 per child per term, or if more than one child attending from the same family, $33 per child per term.

There are plenty of spaces available in both classes. Please contact Linda Lim or Shona Lee if you are interested.