50th Anniversary of the Founding of the Zhongshan Association of Returned Overseas Chinese

Mom, (being a "consultant" representing Honolulu) was invited to participate in the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Guangdong/Zhongshan Association of Returned Overseas Chinese within the Zhongshan City government. Zhongshan city in southern China is the place where most Chinese people emigrated from to various places in the world. There were consultants from all different countries representing places like Hong Kong, various US cities, Peru, Canada, Australia, Netherlands and even Fiji. Everything was taken care of for us by the city government, hotel, meals, tours etc... Hey, couldn't pass up this opportunity!

The Welcome

View from the bus

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Hwan Ying, hwan ying! Welcome, welcome the children chanted as they waved flowers. The band playing and lions dancing too.

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Mom welcomed by Ms. Ku Wa, Chairwoman Guangdong/Zhongshan Assn. Of Returned Overseas Chinese

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Mom and Dad with the welcoming children

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Receiving a commemorative plaque.

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The Night Banquet


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This is a very high class banquet sponsored by the Zhongshan City government. The food was delicacies from the Guangdong province and Zhongshan city.
For those of you who are Vegans, please don't view the next photo. It will probably offend you.

Cantonese Suckling Pig