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Sunday, 8 March 2020

Multi-cultural Festival and Chinese New Year

Hi folks, and welcome to another week. 
Last week I brought to you some images from the Bunbury Multi-cultural Festival Night Under the Stars concert and the dancing of my Spanish dance group - Sol y Sombra Spanish Dance Company -  


I promised you a few more pics from the festival and here they are.  Unfortunately I didn't take any pics of the delicious foods that were being produced in the food-trucks! 

The evening started with a flag parade of flags from all around the world, and then the traditional "welcome to country"  by Noongar elder Troy Bennell and a group of young dancers. It is good to see the indigenous traditions being passed onto the younger generations.

Following this were members of the Burundi Peace Choir, The Narthanalaya School of Indian Classical Dance and Bhangra Rulez, Ngaru Pou Maori group and a Filipino Song and Dance Group from the Bunbury Filipino community. 


We were then treated by a spectacular dragon dance by the Chung Wah Association. I have seen many dragon dances in the past but this one surpassed the others. I loved the way the background was in darkness and only the dragon was lit and the dragon performed intricate patterns across the stage. I have lightened some of the background in these images so you can see the dancers.

and Taiko Do Japanese drumming - their energy and timing was amazing!
During the afternoon there were various stalls and demonstrations. In all a fabulous cultural afternoon and evening. 

Last Saturday we had another opportunity to be immersed in culture with the Chinese New Year Festival in our city.  Unfortunately we only had a short time to browse the displays and entertainment. And we missed the dragon dance - you can see the dragon in the bottom pic.
Here is a list of lucky foods consumed during Chinese New Year

  How to say happy New Year in Chinese -from China Highlights

新年快乐 / 新年快樂 (Xīnnián kuàilè)

'New Year happiness!'
  • In Mandarin: /sshin-nyen kwhy-ler/ 
  • In Cantonese: /sen-nin feye-lor/

I enjoy living in a rich multi-cultural environment - especially the food and entertainment - and the opportunity to get to know people from other nationalities and learn something about their background.

 Thank you so much for stopping by. Have you been to a cultural event in your region lately. Perhaps you would like to tell us about it in your comments. 
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14 comments:

  1. A Bit of the Blarney9 March 2020 at 08:11

    Wonderful photos. I just bet this was a wonderful experience. Thank you!!

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  2. Angie9 March 2020 at 12:39

    Jill - the energy and diversity of this festival jumps off the page, courtesy of your spectacular photos. So lucky to have "tasted" a bit of this cultural encounter. Thanks for bringing this event to the pages of Mosaic Monday!

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  3. Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZag9 March 2020 at 14:24

    Your photos really brought the event back to life for me Jill. It was a wonderful day of diversity and inclusion and happiness. Although you didn't photograph the food, the food trucks were plentiful and varied producing awesome snacks and tasters, weren't they. Altogether it's an event that I think can only get stronger and more vibrant. Here's to seeing your photos again next year!

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  4. Jackie and Joel Smith9 March 2020 at 21:37

    Sometimes daily life as an expat in Greece is a cultural event - most the time a rewarding one and other times a bit of a challenge. It is nice that in our area we have a vast group of expats who hail from many countries on this side 'of the pond' and many workers in the village are from Albania so we get the benefit of their culture as well! Your photos were great!!

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  5. ~Lavender Dreamer~9 March 2020 at 23:39

    The costumes are just gorgeous! What a beautiful event to attend to appreciate those that have lived there for so much longer. Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

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  6. Sylvia10 March 2020 at 02:54

    Jill, That dragon performance looks amazing. The colors are so vibrant. Thanks for sharing your world with us. Have a great week. Sylvia D.

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  7. Lady Fi10 March 2020 at 13:50

    What a wonderful week!

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  8. Elkes Lebensglück10 March 2020 at 15:56

    It was a wonderful festival, so fun-loving !!! great, beautiful photos1
    Greetings Elke

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  9. junieper2/jesh StG11 March 2020 at 04:18

    What a cultural spectacle, Jill! Beautiful and revealing captures! Great to see each ethnicity represented here in these yearly traditions! Yes, and food . yum! Am happy and many thanks for bringing this part - the yearly festivities - to All Seasons! Great post, and have a great week!

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  10. likeschocolate11 March 2020 at 08:28

    Looks like a fantastic festival!

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  11. Rose L11 March 2020 at 15:12

    Looks like such a fun and colorful happening!

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  12. italiafinlandia11 March 2020 at 21:51

    Colourful and interesting. I would eat something from that menu too...

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  13. Fun6012 March 2020 at 03:17

    You are lucky to be able to experience so many different cultures and enjoy their festivities.

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  14. Dawn15 March 2020 at 23:24

    Incredible color, you did a great job capturing the activities.
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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