Sons of the Soil | A Gallery from Asian Report | RNZ National

The life and times of Chinese Market Gardeners has been captured in two publications; Sons of the Soil and Success through Adversity

Lynda Chanwai-Earle was at the Wellington launch of these books to learn more from authors Lily Lee, Ruth Lam and Nigel Murphy.

Tony Tse opens the book launch.

The two publications.

Authors Nigel Murphy, Lily Lee and Ruth Lam.

Esther Fung, Tony Tse launch the book.

Lily Lee signing.

Historical photos.

Historical photos.

President of the Federation, Tony Tse proudly displays book.

The audience, Wellington book launch.

“NZ Chinese Identity series, Gisborne (1) 2010. Photograph by Virginia Woolf.

“NZ Chinese Identity series, Gisborne (2) 2010. Photograph by Virginia Woolf.

“NZ Chinese Identity series, Gisborne (3) 2010. Photograph by Virginia Woolf.

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