Beating the Chinese dragon drum, learning the art of calligraphy and tai chi and feasting on a smorgasbord of cultural food was all on offer at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association pot-luck dinner for Chinese New Year this year. Association president Janice Burnett said she was ‘‘happy and overwhelmed’’ by the turnout of about 100 of the Chinese community, family and friends, who packed the Fenwick School Hall. Kuna Chow and her daughter Tova Chiu, 4, enjoy the Chinese tea and juice as part of the association’s annual pot-luck dinner. Tova said her favourite food was the donuts, sandwiches, fruit and plums. While the association provided Chinese-style roast pork, duck and chicken on the night, and Chinese tea and juices, the banquet included pizza, donuts and Malaysian style noodles.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2026 15:04 UTC