Quinn Conlan in traditional Chinese costume. PHOTOS: ANGIE CHUA : Oamaru Chinese Association's Mid-Autumn Festival

Beatrice Atkinson and her daughter Lana try their hand at calligraphy. : Oamaru Chinese Association's Mid-Autumn Festival

The Wang Family (from left) Phoebe, Rebekah, Fred, Daniel and Fiona with their family calligraphy sheet. : Oamaru Chinese Association's Mid-Autumn Festival

A potluck bonanza. : Oamaru Chinese Association's Mid-Autumn Festival

Qigong instructor Song Chen takes attendees through some traditional moves of the ancient Chinese practice. : Oamaru Chinese Association's Mid-Autumn Festival