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Walking in the Footsteps of Rewi Alley: A New Zealand Story in Gansu
For volunteers travelling through China, some of the most powerful moments come when history, place, and people unexpectedly connect. A visit to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, offered exactly t...
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Finding Confidence Through Culture: Tamati’s Journey from Kawerau to China
For Tamati, travelling to China was more than just a new destination — it was his first time leaving New Zealand. Coming from Kawerau in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, stepping onto a plane bound for China ...
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Seeing Sustainability in Action: What Volunteering in Jiangxi Taught Us About Energy, Innovation, and Community Resilience
For many Hongi volunteers, time spent in China becomes an unexpected education in how communities can think differently about energy, sustainability, and resilience. For volunteers Seeing Sustainability...
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Exploring Fairy Lake: Nature, Myth, and Discovery in Xinyu
One of the unexpected highlights for many Hongi volunteers is the opportunity to explore China beyond the classroom. While volunteering is centred around schools and community engagement, weekends and f...
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Sharing Mana Through Movement: Kapa Haka, Performing Arts, and Cultural Exchange in China
For many Hongi volunteers, one of the most powerful ways to connect with students in China is through movement and performance. Language can sometimes be a barrier, but music, rhythm, and shared physica...
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Five Hours to Learn an Ancient Ritual: Cultural Exchange Through Nuo Dance in Jiangxi
One of the defining features of the Hongi Volunteer Programme is that cultural exchange often happens in unexpected places and moments. For New Zealand volunteers Rona and Nikora, one of the most memora...
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