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大家好！你好！我们将在即将到来的9月17日至23日庆祝新西兰中文周。举办新西兰中文周的目的是为了推广中文学习。中文是一门优美独特语言，而中文的特别之处在于，中文文字不止传达了其发音，同时也承载了其涵义。更酷的是，中文的起源可追溯至商朝时期，大约公元前1766至1122年，为世界上最古老的语言之一。
中文涵盖了共302门的方言，而不同的地区会有不同的母语。举例来说，在上海你会听到上海话，在四川则有四川话。在香港，大家以粤语为主，台湾人则会说台语。如果你有机会到访马来西亚或新加坡，你会遇到会说广东话，福建话，或客家话的华人。在新西兰，大部分的华裔都说广东话，其次则是普通话。
此外，汉字（中文字）还可以分为简体字和繁体字。简体字是从繁体字演化而来，阅读方式就和阅读英语一样，从左到右。而繁体字则相反，排版通常为竖排排版，阅读方式从右到左，从上到下。如今，中国，马来西亚和新加坡以简体字为主；而繁体字则见于台湾，香港和澳门。
图书馆活动
为了庆祝中文周，惠灵顿图书馆举办了各式各样的活动，欢迎大家一起来参加！
普通话故事会 – 早上10.30至11.00，9月17日，星期日
提亚威图书馆 Te Awe Library, 29B Brandon Street, Wellington.
为庆祝中文周，提亚威图书馆将举办特别的普通话故事会。我们的故事会将包括有趣和好玩的故事及诗词韵律。建议2岁以上的儿童及其看护人参加。
普通话故事会 – 早上10.30至11.00， 9月20日，星期三
Newtown图书馆 Newtown Library, 13 Constable Street, Newtown.
在Newtown图书馆庆祝新西兰中文周。让4-8岁的华裔儿童及家长体验中文文化的魅力！其他中文与方言者欢迎！
双语故事会 – 早上11.00至下午12.00，9月23日，星期六
Karori卡罗里图书馆 Karori Library, 247 Karori Road, Karori.
在Karori图书馆，将有庆祝新西兰中文周的活动。活动内容有讲故事、唐诗朗诵及展现中文流行乐与童谣，让4-8岁的华裔儿童及家长体验中文文化的魅力！其他中文与方言者欢迎！
书法工坊 – 下午2.00至3.00，9月23日，星期六
Newtown图书馆 Newtown Library, 13 Constable Street, Newtown.
在Newtown图书馆庆祝新西兰中文周。一起尝试研墨执笔，体验中国书法。
三语故事会 – 早上10.30至11.00，9月25日，星期一
Tawa图书馆 Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library, 158 Main Road (Cnr Cambridge Street & Main Road), Tawa.
为庆祝中文周，我们将举办特别的粤语、普通话和英语的三语故事会。建议2岁以上的儿童及其看护人参加。
三语故事会 – 早上10.30至11.00，9月26日，星期二
Waitohi强生威尔逊图书馆 Johnsonville Library, 34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville.
为庆祝中文周，我们将举办特别的粤语、普通话和英语的三语故事会。建议2岁以上的儿童及其看护人参加。
书籍
同时，大家也别忘了到图书馆借阅我们的儿童读物。在我们的藏书里，有一系列关于中华文化的书籍：
Dim sum, here we come / Lam, Maple
“Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family! I can’t wait to see everyone, especially Grandma. I’m going to eat lots of shrimp dumplings, rice noodle rolls, egg tarts, and my favorite–char siu buns. We will have to order enough for us all to share. So what are you waiting for? Dim sum, here we come!” (Catalogue)
Cang Jie : the inventor of Chinese characters / Li, Jian
“In ancient times under the reign of Yellow Emperor (about 2500 B.C.), people kept records by piling stones and tying knots. One day, Cang Jie, a historical official who tied knots to keep records under Yellow Emperor, unexpectedly made a big mistake. Feeling very guilty, he was determined to find out a better way for keeping records. […] In this multicultural children’s story, kids will find out that there is a story behind every Chinese character. Children will also learn about basic Chinese characters and how to make them.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
The Anchor book of Chinese poetry
“Unmatched in scope and literary quality, this landmark anthology spans three thousand years, bringing together more than six hundred poems by more than one hundred thirty poets, in translations-many new and exclusive to the book-by an array of distinguished translators. Here is the grand sweep of Chinese poetry, from the Book of Songs-ancient folk songs said to have been collected by Confucius himself-and Laozi’s Dao De Jing to the vividly pictorial verse of Wang Wei, the romanticism of Li Po, the technical brilliance of Tu Fu, and all the way up to the twentieth-century poetry of Mao Zedong and the post–Cultural Revolution verse of the Misty poets. […] The Anchor Book of Chinese Poetry captures with impressive range and depth the essence of China’s illustrious poetic tradition.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
All about China : stories, songs, crafts and games for kids / Branscombe, Allison
“Take the whole family on a whirlwind tour of Chinese culture and history with this award-winning, delightfully illustrated book complete with stories, activities, and games. This Chinese children’s book is perfect for educators and parents wishing to teach kids about this fascinating Asian country. Travel from the stone age through the dynasties to the present day with songs and crafts for kids that will educate them about Chinese language and the Chinese way of life.” (Catalogue)
Let’s make dumplings! : a comic book cookbook / Amano, Hugh
“Includes dumpling history and lore, this comic book cookbook invites readers to explore the big little world of Asian dumplings and proves that intricate folding styles and flavourful fillings are achievable in the home kitchen.” (Catalogue)
Chinese / Dickmann, Nancy
“This book takes a light-hearted look at the characters and creatures from the Chinese mythological stories. These myths come from different cultural groups, and they include stories about how the world came to be, as well as folk tales and stories with a religious message. The stories are full of gods, monsters, animals, ghosts and nature spirits. The book is structured as a ‘Who’s Who’ of the culture’s myths and legends and has a gossipy, informal tone, allowing the characters’ personalities to come through.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Chinese children’s favorite stories / Yip, Mingmei
“A collection of children’s legends and tales from China. This volume of beloved Chinese stories contains a delightful selection from the rich store of Chinese folklore and legend. Discover the many delightful animal characters as well as Chang-E, the famous Eight Immortals, and Guan Yin, goddess of compassion. Retold for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated stories will give children aged six to ten in other countries a glimpse into both the tradition and culture of China.” (Catalogue)
此外，我们也有不少中文书籍，能够让你从今天就能开始练习你的普通话哦！
First words. Mandarin / Mansfield, Andy
“Bring the Mandarin language to life with this beautifully illustrated children’s book from Lonely Planet Kids, an imprint of Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel guide and phrasebook publisher. Perfect for the whole family, First Words Mandarin features 100 words to use while travelling, from food and transport, to animals and weather. Each word is accompanied with a bold illustration and a simple pronunciation guide to make the vocabulary fun and easy to learn.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
The little monkey king’s journey = Xiao Wukong / Li, Jian
“Long long ago, a little Monkey was born from an old magic stone which suddenly cracked open after lying in the sunlight and moonlight for thousands of years. Although he was an orphan, the Little Monkey was extremely talented. Fortunately, the Monkey King in the mountain adopted him. […] During his journey, with the help from the Immortal Turtle, the Phoenix, the Dragon King and the Immortal, the Little Monkey gained a powerful body. Could he eventually save the life of the Monkey King?” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Xia tian de cai hong = Summertime rainbow / Yang, Belle
“In this story presented in both English and Chinese, bunnies hop through the meadow on a beautiful summer day, spotting blue sky, white clouds, yummy green grass, and other colorful sights.” (Catalogue)
Home for Chinese New Year : a story told in English and Chinese / Wei, Jie
“The Chinese New Year is a time for family reunions. This Chinese children’s story tells a delightful trip with lots of cultural details along the way! Jia Jun’s Dad worked out of town all year around. Now it’s time for him to come home. He took a train, bus, three-wheeled motorcycle, ferry-boat and even walked for many miles. He finally made it home and had a reunion dinner with his family on New Year’s Eve. […] In a few days, Dad was ready to head back to work, but it was certain that Dad would be home again next year to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his family.” (Adapted from Catalogue)
Xiao lao shu yu jin zhong zi = The little rat and the golden seed : a story in English and Chinese / Li, Jian
“Age range 5+ Learn how the clever Little Rat earned his place as one of the Chinese Zodiac Animals.This adorable Chinese-English bilingual children’s book tells the story of the Little Rat and the Grandpa — unlikely allies who embark on an adventure to find a golden seed. They encounter rough seas, fierce guards and tall mountains, but — in the end — bring home a golden rice seed and save the village from going hungry.” (Catalogue)
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