February 2010
Documentary Edge Festival 2010, in partnership with the Guangzhou International Documentary Film Festival
28 Feb 2010 - 14 Mar 2010
The Documentary Edge festival will screen 56 documentaries from 25 countries in Auckland from 27 February to 14 March at Rialto Cinemas Newmarket.
Some of the best documentary films from China will be screening during the film festival:
Tickets for the festival can be purchased from the venue or online:
Auckland: www.railto.co.nz
Wellington: www.readingcinemas.co.nz
April 2010
The Wellington Conference on Contemporary China
12 Apr 2010 - 13 Apr 2010
An International Conference to be held at Victoria University of Wellington
Sponsored and organised by The New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre in association with University of Canterbury and Asian Studies Institute, Victoria University of Wellington.
For details click here.
Dream of the Red Chamber
19 Apr 2010
Chinese Love Story of Romeo & Juliet
Fresh from Broadway and in New Zealand for the very first time, the world famous Beijing Friendship Dance Company presents just three performances of the magical Dream of the Red Chamber, a classic love story that explodes into life on stage through a seamless fusion of ballet, modern dance, and traditional Chinese dances.
Set against spectacular backdrops, the lavish production is a showcase for the fine dancing and absorbing drama conveyed entirely in music and movement.
Presented by Colourful China New Zealand.
For more information click here.
World Original Commodity Trade Fair
22 Apr 2010 - 24 Apr 2010
Tianjin, China
The Commodity Trade Fair will exhibit natural plant, original and processed food, seafood, drinks and liquor, crafts and jewelery, leather and textile, garment, cosmetics, daily consuming products and more.
Exhibitors or purchasing groups from different countries and regions will arrive in Tianjin, winning market of China.
For more information on this trade fair click here.
To download the application from click here.
May 2010
Shanghai Expo 2010
01 May 2010 - 31 Oct 2010
The Expo will be held on a 528 hectare site located between the Nanpu and Lupu Bridges along both sides of the Huangpu River in Shanghai. Its theme is Better City, Better Life and the new thinking, new technologies and new practices for achieving healthy and sustainable urban living. To date 178 countries and 44 international corporations have confirmed that they will participate and the anticipated attendance of more than 70 million visitors will make this one of the largest expos ever held.
For more information click here
