Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Oracle Bone Scripture
Oracle bone scripture (甲骨文) is the earliest known form of Chinese writing and it dates back to 1200BC in China.
War Memorial Library, Sunday 1 September, 2:30pm
Whether you are interested in Chinese culture or expression through writing and painting please join us for an introduction to Oracle bone writing with Yu-Mei Lin!
Includes a chance to practice the writing yourself. All ages welcome.
Please note this was incorrectly advertised in the Hutt News this week as starting at 11am - unfortunately the War Memorial Library doesn't open until 12:15 on Sundays!
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not
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