Chinese children's music performance
An original children's musical produced by the New Zealand Multicultural Arts and Sports Center, the fourth part of the Chinese Zodiac series "The Jade Rabbit and the Golden Crow" is based on the traditional Chinese myths and legends of Hou Yi shooting the sun and Chang'e flying to the moon, integrating elements of drama, song and dance, and Chinese classical poetry. . It tells the story of ten suns appearing in the sky in ancient times. The story of Hou Yi stepping forward to eliminate harm for the people.
Free at Highland Park Library Sunday 19 Nov 1pm-2pm - All welcome
Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
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Worst Xmas ever?
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.
Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...
Share your Christmas mishaps below!