Mrs Waite holds a Chinese wedding basket from a collection that is also part of their ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ exhibition. PHOTO: JULES CHINMythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations. A Chinese dragon floor rug, rice paper paintings and chairs from the Qing dynasty also feature in the exhibition. The exhibition paintings are all from the Qing Dynasty (1636/1644-1912) from around 1700 to 1800, Mr Waite said. You’re not supposed to knight a foreigner, but she did,’’ Mr Waite said.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2026 17:43 UTC