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22m

Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

7 episodes

Lau Yuet Seen

It was September 1938 when Lau Yuet Seen received word from her husband to leave Fah Dei for Hong Kong as soon as possible. The Japanese troops were close to landing north of Hong Kong.
Episode 1
22m

Ou Choi Ping

Ou Shee and her family survive the Canton Operation in southern China and leave for New Zealand in the hope of attaining permanent residency.
Episode 2
22m

Liu Boo Lung

During the Japanese invasion, Liu Boo Lung fled Sun Wui with her daughter, Gin (5), her mother-in-law, Chan Shee, and her brother-in-law, Wong Fong Sue (15), to New Zealand.
Episode 3
23m

Chao Hop Juk

"[In 1938] the Japanese invaders began to move south. The approaching invasion meant everyone's lives were in jeopardy. There was anxiety and fear in the village."
Episode 4
21m

Ho Yuke So

"Unable to speak English, [Ho Yuke So] worked in the shop, served the customers, and brought us all up. Mum used to knit and sew clothes for us."
Episode 5
20m

Fong Toy Gee

"[Fong She] had many conversations with people whose lives seemed more troubled than hers. They probably talked about the same things over and over again, but she was very patient and just listened."
Episode 6
22m

Shew Shee

When the Japanese invaded Chung Shan County, Shew Shee and daughter Rita (Ho Bik Wun), age 11, fled for their lives. They made it to Hong Kong, where they boarded a boat headed for New Zealand.
Episode 7
26m

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Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community.
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