Chinese Immigrant Family's Legacy In Mauritius Celebrated

The history of Huangyan wood carving in Wenzhou can be traced back to the Song and Yuan dynasties, with a Yuan Dynasty iron ruler statue housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing being the oldest existing piece. Several pieces are held by major institutions like the National Museum of China and the Chinese National Arts and Crafts Museum. The Zhu family has lived in Mauritius for over 150 years, with the ancestor Zhu Weixun migrating from Meixian, Guangdong, China, in 1870 to run a grocery business. The Chinese community in Mauritius has a history spanning over 150 years, with the family of Zhu Haifa tracing their roots to 1870. Zhu Weixun established a general store in the rural areas of Mauritius, which became a resource for the local population. He also served as a representative, organizing volunteers to support the war effort in China. His family name was later changed to Akron. The community continues to uphold Chinese culture and traditions. His family name later became 'Akron' after a mispronunciation by Mauritians. His daughter, Zhou Qiyun, became the first ambassador to China from Mauritius. The Mauritian Chinese community traces its roots to Guangdong, with one immigrant, Zhu Weixun, arriving in Mauritius over 150 years ago. The Mauritian currency will feature Zhu Weixun, a Hakka immigrant from China's Guangdong province who settled in Mauritius over 150 years ago.