Five local authorities’ libraries around New Zealand
have received a significant donation of Chinese language
books as part of this year’s New Zealand Chinese Language
Week.
The books – 162 Chinese language children’s
picture books – were received earlier this month, in a
donation from China’s Centre for Language Education and
Co-operation, facilitated by the New Zealand Chinese
Language Week Trust.
The books are beautifully
illustrated hardcover books, and cover a wide range of
topics and stories, particularly Chinese fables.
The
libraries which received the books grant are Dunedin
Libraries, Christchurch Libraries, Marlborough District
Libraires, Hastings Library, and two branches within
Auckland which are sharing the books.
New Zealand
Chinese Language Week Trust chair Jo Coughlan says the books
are just part of the wider activities the Trust encourages
around New Zealand.
The Trust is
celebrating 10 years since the first New Zealand Chinese
Language Week was held, and Jo Coughlan says its purpose –
to encourage New Zealanders to give Chinese language
learning a go – is as important now as it was
then.
“Understanding and speaking
another language is important for clear communication. We
want New Zealanders to be able to take full part in
business, trade, diplomacy, and in their local communities
as well, making all welcome in our vibrant, diverse
society.”
Hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders
enjoy taking part in New Zealand Chinese Language Week
activities each year in all sorts of ways. The week is about
encouraging New Zealanders to give Chinese language learning
a go, and there are many activities to do that at libraries
and schools throughout New Zealand this week.
More
information about New Zealand Chinese Language Week and
events on around the country can be found at www.nzclw.com
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