at Papeete
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New Chinese Consulate at Papeete
From Our Own Correspondent PAPEETE, March 1.
THE new Chinese Consular building for French Oceania was opened with great ceremony at Pare Ute in the environs of Papeete, on February 17.
The inauguration was presided over by Consul and Mrs. Yao Ting Chen, who welcomed their guests dressed in brilliant, yellow silk robes. Governor and Mrs.
Anziani attended, together with a large gathering of Government officials and prominent local citizens. Champagne and other refreshments were served.
The Chinese community of Tahiti at present numbers about 6,000 and consti tutes an important factor in the economic life of the island. Besides supplying workers for most manual employment, it includes merchants and importers and maintains its own schools, sports and benevolent societies.
At the same time as the opening cf the Consulate, the Chinese of Papeete cele brated the first day of their New Year.
During a week of festivities, historic dramas were presented and good-fellow ship prevailed.
In addition to China, other nations maintaining Consuls in Tahiti are Great Britain, Belgium and Sweden. At the present time, the United States adminis ters its affairs in French Oceania from Noumea, New Caledonia.