The TCA Women’s Federation celebrated their 20th Anniversary at Xiang Restaurant with a good turn out of 190 guests from the Chinese community & distinguished guests from the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Johannesburg, with a dress code of Chinese traditional wear.
There was also an interesting talk on “Chinese Migration to South Africa from 1650’s to Present” presented by Ms Melanie Yap and Ms Dianne Leong Man, who are the co-authors of the book “Colour, Confusion and Concessions – the history of the Chinese in South Africa”. They also sold and autographed updated copies of their book.
Followed by a “Chinese Customs Across Traditional Celebrations” Talk
presented by Mrs Du Mann Ying, where we learn’t about all the traditions and
festivals.
There was a 13 Course delicious Chinese Meal served for Lunch, and we were entertained by Bilo Lawrence singing & the Kai Shing Lion Dance Troupe.
