Chinese Pioneers
Education – 7 min
In 1829, the first Chinese immigrants arrived in Western Australia with British settlers, marking the start of the Chinese presence there. However, conditions turned increasingly hostile after 1901. To address these challenges, the Chinese community formed the “Chung Wah Association,” officially recognized by the Supreme Court of Western Australia on July 12, 1910. Over a century, they played a vital role in promoting Chinese culture and fostering positive relations with the local community in Perth.
DIRECTOR
Ying Chu
PRODUCER
Ying Chu
SCREENWRITER
Ying Chu
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Charlie Pu
EDITORS
Flex Doan
Ying Chu
MUSIC COMPOSER
Sod Nandin
CAST
Kaylene Poon
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kate Wong
Kaylene is a third-generation Chinese Australian who was born and raised in Perth. During her childhood, she spent a significant amount of time at her father’s shop, assisting him in caring for Chinese residents at the Chung Wah Hall. In 1986, she became the founding coordinator of the Chung Wah Historical Group. Kaylene has dedicated her life to promoting and conducting research on Chinese history in Western Australia and is highly regarded by the Perth community.
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Premiering on July 1st, 2024
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