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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