“NSW MSA end year celebrate for Christmas and Little Red Riding Hood” birthday 

      The event is over – 2017

After a long period of preparation and the careful practice, on 19th Dec, from 10:30 to 16:00 the annual NSW Multicultural Seniors association of all middle aged and Seniors members “Celebration of Christmas and Little Red Riding Hood” celebration event was held at the Marrickville Community Hall.

It was hot and sunny day with high temperatures, everyone were hot and sweat, but the members and volunteers worked very hard, their enthusiasm has not been impacted ! More than 500 people gathered  in the venue, all were dressed  up for festival !

Around 7 o’clock in the morning, the president Ge, Yin Lan and committee members Yu, Jie; Lu, Wei; other members; and volunteers came early to decorate the venue, prepared to welcome all members arrive. The event was chaired by a Chinese television host Ren, Dan Ping.

President Ge, Yin Lan made a speech first,  she extended her heartfelt holiday greetings to all the governing board members, directors, volunteers and all members of the association as well as the little Red Riding Hood group who joined the association.  She wished every one happily and healthy !  She also reported the achievements and development of the association in the past year.

The existing dance floor have been extended to: Cabramatta, Berala, Granville, Strathfield, Burwood, Redfern, Marrickville , etc., the existing number of services specifically for senior members to solve problems are: create a new hobby class at Ashfield; Dance classes at Regents Park.

In Berala, there are classes in English and Computer Classes for mobile phones; Fill forms for seniors and elderly people, translate letters; make doctor appointments; JP sign; Chinese overseas Chinese Security and immigration lectures.

President Ge made rewards to the venue leaders and team leaders who made important contributions in the past year. The excellent workers of this year are Qi, Meiyun;  Lu, Wei;  Xu, Yueli; Zhang, Xiumei; Wu, Guilan; Lu, Lin; Yu, Jie; Lily; Dou, Xinjia and Wu, Guiyun.

The event also elected more committee members, added a new executive director. The new leadership members are:

President: Ge, Yin Lan;

Vice President; Hu, Feng Zhen;

Acting President: Gary Dou;

Assistant President: Yu, Jie;

Secretary General: Michelle Zhang

Executive Director: Qiu, Wenliang

Executive Director: Dou, Xingjia

Executive Director: Lu, Wei

Executive Direct: Qi, Mei Yun

During the celebration of the little red riding hood birthday,  group leader Mr Qiu, Wenliang reported on the changes in the past year since the founding of the association; Mr Lu, Wei, presented all dancers, and Ms Zhang, Huihua presented of each dance troupe also made speeches  respectively.

The celebration of theatrical performances from various groups of the association, the performance were very impressive with dazzling costumers, with excellent performing skills. Beautiful and moving, sailors dancing, bullfighting dancing also convey the dynamic and youthful power;  sound wonderful music echoed in the performance hall and marked a memorable memories ! The photos and videos were posted on our social platform WeChat Groups. Members expressed their happiness and the joy of participation.

The association have now developed into six art groups: they are Zhang, Xiumei Regiment; Li,Yanhua Regiment; Zhang, Guihua Regiment; Zhang, Han regiment; Yang, Ying regiment; Huang, Lei regiment; A Qing Mission. These literary and art groups not only participated in the large-scale activities organised by the association four times a year, but also took part in square dance performances, community performances and nursing home performances. Through their performances, they enriched everyone’s life and brought joy and happiness.

Congress also made membership to re-register, to strengthen management. New members were given a Christmas greeting and gifts.

It is mentioned that all the sponsors that have supported and sponsored the association for the past six years, today at high temperature reached as high as 33 degrees, the hall without any air conditioners and 600 people in the hall were suffering, the association sponsor have delivered and restored the Air-Conditioners temporarily to cooling the air and comfort members, at the same time, the sponsor supported the event with 600 bottles wine, each bottle valued at $35.00 as Christmas gift to all attendees, the middle-aged and seniors  about 600 of them were very appreciated the sponsors support !

The event ended after all middle-aged and seniors joyous dance, they spent a very nice day !

Thanks for all my friends ! Wish every one Merry Christmas and a happy new year ! Happiness and well-being !  The President Ge emphasis the association obligation on all the executive directors; directors; volunteers and all members to serve the seniors better in next year, engaging in more and more prosperous !

In October 2017, the Association Cabramatta Activities Centre (a branch of New South Wales Multicultural Seniors) received financial support and sponsorship from Fairfield Mayor, Frank Carbone. This is the government’s recognition and encouragement of our work in contributing and impacting on senior’s community life. It will surely inspire us for future years, striving to constantly do better with our passion for the care of the seniors in our community.

We wish to thank the Cumberland Council for providing financial support which has helped maintain an active community life by enriching the cultural activities of immigrant middle-aged and senior citizens The New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association organized a fund-raising event and grandparents’ day to celebrate literary activities.
It was held on October 14, 2017, from 10am to 3pm. The “Event Reps Presentation and Celebration of Grandparents’ Day” was scheduled at the Cumberland Town Hall Auditorium.

Some very important guests were in attendence:
1. The Honorable Ernest Wong (Member of NSW Legislative Council);
2. Mr. Greg Cummings (Mayor of Cumberland);
3. Mr George Campbell (Labor Party Candidate);
4. Mr Donna Davis (Senior Elective Officier);

5. Mr. Jiang Baotai, Executive Vice President of Peaceful Reunification Promotion Association of Sydney,
6. Mr. Shen Feng, Chairman of the Beijing General Federation of Sydney Metro Assist of the Sino-Russian Descendants Culture Reservation, New South Wales National Association of Middle-aged and Old-Age Friends Sponsors
7. Mr. Ziggy Cumberland Council
8. Mr. Geroge Campell, Cumberk Council Young Kun Kun Mr. Han Zhilan, President of the Cultural Heritage Association of Chinese and Russian Descendants, Little Red Riding Hood Mr. Qiu Wenliang, head of the pedestrian delegation, and Mr. Michael Ng, representative of Auburn.

First, the meeting was addressed by the chairman of the association, Agathia Ge Yinglan; Mr. Wang Guozhong, Mayor Cumberland. The leaders have made speeches and congratulations.
Next, the Drum team, the Qui’po model team, the national dance troupe and the sailors have done a wonderful performance. Russian Chinese team also made a bilingual performance of “permanent memories” chorus; Xinjiang folk dance “Dolan”.
After the performance, a certificate of honour was given to the contributing art troupe by Mr Greg Cummings, Mayor of Cumberland.
Winners are: Yao Shimin, Zhang Guihua, A Qing, Zhang Han, Yang Ying and Li Yanhua.
President Agathia Ge Yinglan presented the honorary certificate to the leader of the conference, Zhang Xiumei.
The congress breaked for lunch in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere with nearly 400 people dining. Delicious meals were provided by Lu Wei, Wu Guilan, Wu Guiyun, Jiang Guiying, Yu Jie, Xu Yueli and other members of the Association, and their hard work was acknowledged.

After lunch, President Agathia Ge Yinglan announced the beginning of grandparents’ day celebration, and wish all grandparents to relax and sing! There was beautiful music, dancing, and singing, creating a very happy and emotional event.
The celebration of “Grandparents’ Day” is one of the largest events the Association has put together since its founding. It marks the development and growth of the Association of Multicultural Seniors. It also shows that our social influence and important role have reached new heights in the community.
The success of this party was made possible from the strong leadership of our president and benefited from many organisers and staff members like Qi Meiyun, Lu Wei and Michelle Cher, who worked tirelessly. Everyone from different ethnic groups, different and social backgrounds were in attendance.
Our impact has allowed senior members of the community to interact with each other, build new lasting friendships and escape any loneliness they might be experiencing. The physical and mental activities provided help to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This will surely guide us to create a better environment for seniors!

We are thankful for our community, and we especially are thankful for our beautiful life here in multicultural Australia.

1. September 19, Cheongsam dance team held in Regents Park auditorium with “Thanksgiving you” party. Cheongsam captain Yang Ying chaired the party. President Ge, Qi Meiyun and other directors and the Goodwill Mission, Zhang Han, Yao Shimin and other invited to attend the event.
2. On September 28, the model team performed a wonderful performance at the Bankstown Salvation Army’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebration. President Ge Yinglan, Director General of Chinese Wind Hu, Chairman of Northeast Association Jiang Wentai, Vice Chairman Wang Ani of Australian Zhanjiang Association, Director of Goodwill Mission, Head of Zhang Han, and Bodyguard Team attended the party.
3. September 30, The Goodwill Mission made an opening performance at the charity performance. The New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association made a contribution. Thank you, Zhang Han.
4. September 30, drum team performance. 11 player’s debuted enthusiastically! The audience felt very shocked! The community also wrote a thank you letter for them.
5. Yao Shimin led the team led by cheongsam and drum team to vigorously promote the significance of our association, and expand our social influence. In order to create a good image of the Association and better serve the elderly has made a positive contribution.
6. October 4, Goodwill Mission held a celebration party. President Ge, Mei-yun, community leaders, Zhang Han, model team, and the drum team were invited to participate in the party. 10 drummers started the drum opening.
7. All throughout there were sailors dance classes and national standard dance classes, which was well-organized by the Sailor Dance Company.
8. Sailors Dance Class have 2 activities a week. The national standard class also invited Gu teachers who won many gold medals and silver medals at home and abroad to give lectures personally. Students participated actively. Effectively enriched everyone’s elderly life!
Thank you very much, President Ge Yinglan in these rich and varied activities that have been provided. They play an important role and are a prime example of your influence and command in a leadership role! Her mother had also just passed away, but she suppressed this grief, smiling to everyone. Every time she attended the party and made a speech, give everyone showed great encouragement and warmth!

Thanksgiving president; thank you all the leaders and team members! I wish you a happy Mid-Autumn Festival!

In recent years, square dancing has become more and more popular among the elderly. It is simple and easy to learn, a good source of physical fitness, and an elegant style for us to open up a vast new world. Supported by the Strathfield council, The New South Wales Seniors Association proudly incorporates people from all ethnic groups, and we have also proudly incorporated this stylish dance into our community program. The MSA holds a regular square dance ball every Friday night to enrich our spiritual life, build friendships, listen to beautiful music and perform an elegant dance. It also attracts countless passer-by’s and students, who cannot help but join our dance!

[Every Monday]

[Every Monday]
1. Burwood – 22 Church St, Burwood 2134
 10:15 am to 12:15 pm Elderly Social Dance
 12:15 pm to 2:15 pm Zhang Xiu Mei’s Sailors Dance
[Every Tuesday]
1. Marrickville Town Hall – 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville
 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Elderly Social Dance
 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm Zhang Zi Ning teach New Vogue dance
 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Song teach Social dance and New Vogue
2. Cabramatta Community Hall – Cnr Railway Pde & McBurney Rd, Cabramatta 2166
 9:00 am to 10:00 am English Class
 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Linda teach Lane Dance & New Vogue Dance
 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Russian-Chinese Dancing Class
3. Strathfield Community Centre – Corner of Bates & The Crescent Homebush, Strathfield
 10:00 am to 1:00 Zhang Zi Ning teach New Vogue dance
4. Regent Park -1 Amy St, Regent Park
 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Ying Yang’s team activity
[Every Wednesday]
1. Granville Town Hall – 10 Carlton Street, Granville
 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Elderly Social Dance
2. Berala Community Centre -98 – 104 Woodburn Rd, Berala 2141
 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Min Shi Yao Drum team dance
 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Computer Class
 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Committee Meeting & Free services for: Translate in English letters; JP sign a signature; Fill out the form (Appointment needed); For new immigrants who over 60 years old provide Chinese rights and interests protection (Contact on 0415928088 Mr. Lun LU).
[Every Thursday]
1. Berala Community Centre -98 – 104 Woodburn Rd, Berala 2141
 9:30 am to 12:30 Zhang Han’s Chinese Dance
 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Elderly Social Dance
2. Strathfield Community Hall -65 Homebush Rd, Strathfield
 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Elderly Social Dance
Every monthly the first Thursday no dancing ( For council to use the place)
[Every Friday]
1. Redfern – 29-53 Hugo St, Redfern 2016
 9:30-12:30 Elderly Social Dance
2. Regent Park -1 Amy St, Regents Park
 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Zi Ning Zhang teach New Vogue dance
3. Strathfield Square
 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Zi Ning Zhang teach Lane Dance
4. Cabramatta Community Hall – Cnr Railway Pde & McBurney Rd, Cabramatta 2166
Every monthly the first Friday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Russian-Chinese group birthday celebration

Welcome everyone to participate in and pay attention to our website: www.nswmsa.org.au

We hope everyone can feel the warmth of home in our organization, and wish you enjoy a healthy and happy life?

Dear members,

Hope everybody was good. Tell a good news to everybody. Today our New South Wales Multicultural Seniors Association got Cumberland government funding. This is inseparable of our membership efforts. Open our website you’ll see all kinds of activities are frequent and all works are in the perfect order . Every year our working summery does very reach the designated position and every year’s financial report is clear. We must accord to the budget plan of Mr Ziggy helped us to do to use this activity funds carefully. We try to develop our MSA and  promote the cultural exchanges in Auburn region through the government funding, and make sure the funds could play the role of its application. Dear members, let’s be together to try our best to build our MSA better and more seniors get more benefits from our efforts. Wish our all members and directors happy.

     

Today’s China’s and Russian’s descendant culture preserved the Association’s 1^st anniversary was carried out in a joyous, cheerful and friendly mood. Member of the Cabramatta Council Mr Nick Lalich MP highlighted the composition of our association and the official registration of action in the council. On behalf of the government, he supported us and continued to unearth the culture of the descendants of Russia and china. Everyone was well dressed for the celebration, embracing one another, getting to know new friends, catching up with old ones, fascinating performance, uplifting the atmosphere in the conference room. Nadja’s daughter Sofia donated a phone card worth AUD$30 to each of the 7 parents. The party resumed after everyone finished the birthday cake. One will not be able to separate the young from the old as everyone is so relaxed and let go totally to enjoy this special occasion, sharing the joy. Perfect composition. We found happiness, joy and friendship within the organization. We can also make a historical contribution to the cultural preservation of our Chinese and Russian descendants. Let’s join hands and look forward to the coming birthday party next month!

 

中俄后裔生日会视频（悉尼7.7）

http://video.colorv.cn/play/86424795?u=9522df190f855d71a3f8aa161af2f915&c=2

 

Since the successful conclusion of our 5^th Year Anniversary Celebration, NSW Multicultural Senior Association hit new heights once again.

 

The event was held at Burwood dance hall on the 26^th June 2017, 2.30pm. Chairwoman Ge Ying Lan was present as well. Mei Yun was tasked with decorating the dance hall as well as receivables with the assistance of the volunteers. 2 troops, one from Voice of Beijing and another from Hao Nian Hua, led by Han Chang came forward to add spice to the event.

 

Representative from Falconaire, our main sponsor the the event was invited as our Guest of Honor. Zhang Xiu Mei presented 3 Outstanding Contribution awards to 3 of our members with prominent contributions. Lastly, the ball was

 

There were a total of 5 performance including Tibetan Dance (Zhuo Ma), Russian Dance (Happy Senior Citizens), Cheongsam Show (Tai Hu Mei), Korean Dance as well as Shui Bing Dance. The Russian Dance which included Chairwoman Ge stole the show. This being Chairwoman Ge’s first ever on stage performance, won the applause of the audiences. Shui Bing Dance make its brilliant appearance as usual. More than 20 performers dressed in traditional Shui Bing costume dance in uniform style. The crowd exploded in jubilation.

 

Finally, the ball was filled with colors as guests dressed in flamboyant costumes rise and dance in a happy mood. Everyone was talking pictures as laughter filled the whole ballroom. Even after the event concluded, happiness was still in the air.

 

Zhang Xiu Mei mentioned ‘As compared to the event held last November, this was definitely a more successful one as previously, we’re alone but presently, we’re achieving more, we now have a home, NSW Multicultural Senior Association is our HOME. Chairwoman Ge played the role of a great mother, showing love, care and concern to each and everyone of us, all the credits we received till date goes to the Association.’ Chairwoman Ge mentioned ‘From all the aesthetic photos, dance enjoyment, I believed everyone had a great time. So come on guys, come to our Association and share our happy times together!’

Attached: Partial messages from members.

 

Heart felt Thanks to HOD Zhang for creating such beautiful memories for all of us. All the fascinating images allowed us to witness a miracle: We can really turn back time!

 

Distinctive, Elegance, Positive energy are some of the words to describe Chairwoman Ge’s Russian Dance performance. The spirit is just too good. Yao Shi Ming led with Elegance. Gorgeous Cheongsam Show, Fascinating Folks Dance, Resounding Shui Bing Dance. All these really bring out the brilliance of the Association. Amateur dance troop as such are really rare these days.

 

The Association gathered a huge group of gifted beauties. I’m delighted. Hereby wishing the Association to another resounding success in the next event!

 

I had a unforgettable day bagged with happy and beautiful memories. Xiu Mei, Deputy Head Da Wei, Shi Ming and all the personnel involved deserved all the credits.I’m very grateful. Special Thanks to reporter whom took so many beautiful pictures, allowing us to live young, feel young and brings out the colors in our lives. Once again, Thank you very much!

 

I would like to Thank Chairwoman Ge. I’ve finally managed to witness your performance up close today, enjoy the beauty and elegance of your Russian Dance. I’ve only heard about your talent, Elegance and Qualities from Xiu Mei and Shi Ming previously. These memories will forever be engrave in my heart and mind.

 

Dear NSW Multicultural Seniors Association Art Troupe, Head of Departments, Teachers and fellow Members,

The fifth anniversary of the Friends celebration has successfully concluded. However, praises and our beautiful photos are still being passed around within the community. People are still excited and doesn’t seems to be able to contain it.

This shows how our success at this event is in line with everyone’s needs, credits definitely go to every Head of Department, teacher as well as members of the wonderful performance. I would like to take this opportunity to accredit everyone involved. Special Thanks goes to Yao Shimin, Zhang Xiuping, Yan Qing, Li Yanhua, Zhang Guihua, Zhang Han, Liang Yi, Xu Xueer, Feng Ying, Wen Yumei teacher for all your dedication, patience and love in exchange for today’s honor and joy of audience is priceless.

I can’t praise you guys enough.

I am proud and honored to have friends like you and wished each and every one of you the very best. Let us continue to work hard and strive towards making our team the best of  the best team in Sydney! Thank you all!