Ge Yinglan, President of the “Multicultural Seniors Association” and the “Australian Russian-China Friendship Association,” is 76 years old this year. Dou Xingjia, Executive President, is 80 years old this year. For over a decade, the two presidents have dedicated themselves to creating a joyful and laughter-filled space for middle-aged and elderly friends. This perseverance is the warmest light in humanity.

Over the past decade, they have given everyone not only festive joy, a lively dance atmosphere, and free activity venues, but also the most precious spiritual home and emotional refuge in their later years. Thank you both for your hard work! You are true role models in everyone’s hearts.

On June 7th, the Consulate General of China in Sydney hosted a “Multi-Civilization, Multi-Ethnic Friendship Gathering.” Consul General Wang Yu attended and delivered a speech. People from various ethnic groups, local state and councillors, and others participated in the event. The program was rich and varied, and the atmosphere was lively. Representatives from the MSA and ARCFA participated in the event. Warmest congratulations to the art troupe for their outstanding performance once again.


Family Affection, A Gathering of Friendship and Love
The moon rises over the sea, we share this moment though far apart

An unforgettable weekend, a yacht birthday party hosted by the son for his father.
On June 13th, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Fairfield, along with Mr Dou, who has made significant contributions to community development, sent their 80th birthday wishes. Children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends all joined together on the yacht to celebrate.
This weekend evening was unforgettable not only for the beautiful seascape and romantic lights, but also for the deep affection and shared sentiments.
The 80-year-old birthday host was beaming with joy, inviting old and new friends from the association to this family birthday party. A sumptuous feast, a sweet cake, elegant music, and fine wines filled the air.
This joyful scene is destined to become the warmest memory for everyone… The sea breeze dissipated, the cake will be eaten, but our genuine feelings and shared happiness remain unforgettable…

The various dance halls scattered throughout the community are beloved by middle-aged and elderly friends. The Granville dance hall is the most popular, and the two presidents frequently attend. The manager and volunteers are all dedicated to their duties, passionate about their jobs, and provide excellent service. They deserve praise.

At Auburn Town Hall, the dance hall and New Vogues Dance training class are taught and demonstrated by Mr. and Mrs. Zhang Shaofen. The volunteers are enthusiastic, and dance enthusiasts are increasingly involved.

At Granville Town Hall, teacher Wang Shu teaches National Dance. Many new and old students are exchanging ideas and making positive progress.

The art troupes are choreographing new programs every week…

Home-based elderly care services have always been a key focus of our association. President Ge and Manager Brenda are fully committed to this work. This month, they organized a party for members of the two associations. Volunteers from the Cabramatta Community centre also specially prepared Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) for those receiving home-based elderly care. The Auburn home-based elderly care group also conducted communication and exchange activities for new service recipients, which were well received by the elderly…

Under the leadership of Zhang Shurong, the accounting office of the two associations has a clear division of work duties. Over the past year, they used their meticulous and rigorous work style to successfully complete all financial accounting tasks. They painstakingly processed the tedious data, meticulously collating each item, and went to the dance hall at the end of the month to collect payments, ensuring that the monthly accounts were clear and accurate. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all members of the accounting team.

Concluding remarks: Farewell to June. Let us under the leadership of Chairman Ge and Chairman Dou, adjust our pace and embrace new challenges with renewed enthusiasm…

Warmest congratulations on the successful hosting of the annual Russian Easter Egg Carving Event!

On-site Report
The annual “Russian Easter Egg Carving” event, jointly organized by the “Multicultural Seniors Association”, “Australia Russian- Chinese Descendants Association,”  and the “Australia Russian-Chinese Friendship Association,” were held on May 2nd from 12 pm to 3 pm at the Golden Palace Seaford Restaurant in Cabramatta. This large event, personally planned and directed by President Ge and President Dou, brought together over 200 people from different ethnic groups to participate in this cultural tradition. The Easter eggs still radiate an ancient and captivating charm.

The event officially commenced with the singing of the Australian National Anthem by the Jacaranda Art Troupe. After the host, Yang Na, introduced the guests in both Chinese and English, Father Nikiter offered a prayer of blessing. Then, beautiful women dressed in traditional Russian attire presented the guests with Easter eggs and traditional tarts, filling the event with a unique cultural atmosphere.

Following this, President Agathia Ge delivered a speech. Mr. Mihail Ivannovì, Russian Ambassador to Canberra; Mr. Bian Mazur, Minister of the Russian Club; Tu Zhen, President of the Australia-China Xinjiang Friendship Association; and Michael Ovchinnikof, Director of the Russian Museum, each delivered speeches at the celebration. Kenia Trifonova, President of the Russian Association of Northern Sydney, presented President Ge with a medal of appreciation for their many years of fruitful cooperation, praising her positive contributions to the preservation of traditional culture.

During the event, we enjoyed delicious food, watched performances, and participated in a fun egg-tapping game. A friendly and warm atmosphere prevailed, and people felt the warmth of human connection during the gathering.

An awards ceremony was also held. Fairfield Council recognized the two associations and presented certificates to volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to community building over the years. Birthday songs were sung for two people celebrating their birthdays this month, accompanied by music, flowers, and the company of family…

The second half of the event reached its climax with a Russian folk celebration featuring singing and dancing. With their graceful dance moves and passionate energy on the dance floor, their joyful steps filled us with the festive atmosphere, stirring the hearts of all participants. It was a life experience where joy and passion coexisted, making us cherish the present moment even more.

Special thanks to the MSA for their wonderful performances,  the ARCFA’s art team and other brother groups presented excellent accordion performances, duets, and a fantastic Sichuan opera face-changing show. Thank you to all the friends who participated, and thank you to all the volunteers, hosts, sound engineers, and photographers who provided services. Your hard work was unanimously praised by the participants. Fantastic!

Finally, congratulations on the successful “Russian Easter Egg” event! Wishing all participants a joyful and fulfilling experience!

On May 9th, the Australia Russian-Chinese Descendants Association was invited to participate in the celebrations hosted by the Russian Consulate. The beautiful dancers gave a brilliant performance.

The Association continues to provide entertainment venues for community building. The MSA provides services to middle-aged and elderly friends at different venues every Monday to Friday. President Dou of the Granville Grand Ballroom remained true to his original aspirations and played a crucial role. The volunteers deserve praise for their dedication and hard work despite the shortage of personnel.

At Auburn Town Hall, the New Vogues Dance training class and special New Vogues Dance performances were taught by Mr. and Mrs. Zhang Shaofen, receiving high praise from dance enthusiasts.

Various art groups are currently learning and choreographing new songs and dances…

Under President Ge’s personal leadership, the Cabramatta Community Centre’s weekly Tuesday activities are well-organized and diverse. Seniors living at home greatly enjoy the atmosphere and friendly environment. Chef Yan Wenguang’s culinary skills are superb, and the meals are fresh and delicious. Thank you to the volunteers for their enthusiastic cooperation and meticulous care…

Finally, may everyone maintain their passion and share the beautiful moments of life in these passionate years. Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work.

In this crisp, cool autumn season, the Granville Dance Hall of the “Multicultural Seniors Assocation” remains open to the public four days a week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The number of new and returning dancers has steadily increased. We have excellent dance instructors who frequently visit the dance hall, and President Dou consistently attends in person. Despite staff shortages, the volunteers work diligently to fulfil their duties, which is to be commended.

Auburn Town Hall: Court Dance Training Class. A special court dance session was held, taught by teacher Zhang Shaofen. We hope she continues to strive for even greater achievements.

Granville Town Hall: Ballroom dance instruction and arts group activities are conducted regularly each week…

Scenes from the weekly activities of the Sailor Dance Team.

On April 11th, the Association’s Jasmine Art Troupe participated in the Yellow Emperor Ceremony at Parramatta Square. Bringing the performance of “The Grand Tang Dynasty Night Banquet” was very popular.

On April 15^th, the two associations held a celebration event to commend art groups and outstanding individuals who made outstanding contributions to the work of the two associations and community services.

Live Report: From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on April 15th, the two association held a celebration event at Granville Town Hall to commend notable individuals and art groups who made outstanding contributions to the two associations and community building. The event highlighted experiences, boosted morale, and hoped for continued brilliance in the future of the art world!

Today, we gather here not only to celebrate our achievements since the dance competition, but also to commemorate the time we have nurtured with sweat and passion, leaving behind beautiful memories of this gathering.
At the celebration event, everyone unanimously expressed their gratitude to our Chairman Ge and Chairman Dou for providing a platform for the various art groups. They demonstrated exceptional leadership, a strong sense of responsibility, and a spirit of dedication. The organisers have done a commendable job, and we should all learn from them. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the hosts, instructors, logistics staff, and all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes.

Today, the enthusiastic speeches from the group leaders and members expressed their pursuit and love for life. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the members who have supported and helped them. The Jacaranda Art Team also outlined their future development goals, which was very touching.

Of course, these previous achievements speak to the past. Continuing to strive for even better results is our common goal. Today’s celebration was wonderful, with performances, awards, interactive activities, and a raffle. Special thanks to the sound engineer, logistics team, and all the volunteers who provided services for the event. Thank you for your hard work! Special commendation goes to the Sailor Dance Team, who sent members to arrive early today to help volunteers set up chairs and clean the venue. The spirit of love for our association is flourishing.

Finally, let’s transform the enthusiasm of this celebration into our future rehearsals. May the new year bring new heights! Thank you to all the family members who participated in today’s activities!

President Ge participated in the event today despite being unwell, giving us the greatest warmth and touching moments. Thank you, President.

The list of award winners for the celebration is as follows:
① Most Inspiring Team: Forever Singing Troupe

② Best Spirit Team: Jacaranda Art Team, Old Friends Band

③ Best Creativity Team: Jasmine Art Team

④ Best Performance Team: Fluttering Dance Art Team, Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association Dance Troupe, Sailor Dance Art Team, Blooming Art Team

⑤ Outstanding Volunteer Award: Yan Wenguang

⑥ Dedication Award: Executive Vice President: Yang Na

Secretary-General: Jiang Xiuping

Treasurer: Zhang Shurong

Executive President of the Australian Russian-Chinese Friendship Association: Xiao Shumin

⑦ Behind-the-Scenes Hero Award: Nina

Regarding home-based elderly care services, the association places great emphasis on serving the elderly. President Ge personally trains young key members to participate in specific responsibilities, increasing support to assist in carrying out activities. In April, we submitted applications for three seniors; one applicant received Level 8 service, and five more approved individuals joined our team. Manager Brenda is humble, eager to learn, and conscientious in her work, receiving high praise from everyone. [Strong] President Ge has recently been unwell, yet she persists in serving elderly people despite her illness. She personally visits and cares for those hospitalised for home-based elderly care and arranges transportation home, bringing warmth and comfort. We are deeply moved. Our President Ge and Executive President Xiao Shumin are deeply loved by middle-aged and elderly friends.

Concluding Remarks: A fragrant April. Through this celebration, our teamwork spirit was fully demonstrated. Thank you all for your dedication. Thank you to the dance hall volunteers for your hard work. In May, we will embrace new tasks and challenges with even greater enthusiasm!