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!

 

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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!

2017-05-31 17:28 Lin Jiahui Source: Southeast Network Australia Editor: Chen Weiwei

 

Sydney, May 30 (Reuters) – The fifth anniversary of the meeting was held by the NSW Multicultural Senior Association (hereinafter referred to as “the Friends of the Union”) Dressing ceremony concluded in Sydney’s Malikville City Hall.  Australia’s new state legislator Wang Guozhong, Salvation Army town captain Lieutenant Zhou Bin, Metro Assist on behalf of Singh Tuling, Northeast Association President Cui Shangze, Union President Ge Yinglan and all members of the Union, members and nearly three hundred middle-aged Chinese and other ethnic groups participated in activities.

 

Ge Yinglan began the celebration with a welcome speech. She expressed heartfelt Thanks to guests and members whom attended this special event. She mentioned that through the 5 years since the Union was formed, the creation of 6 event venues via application to the local government for majority of middle-aged Chinese with no English language background and to help set up a free translation of letters, doctors appointment, Signature of the Gentleman

, Computer classes and other projects, not only to facilitate the elderly in the Australian life, but also reduce the burden of middle-aged friends’ children. In the fifth anniversary celebration, she thanked the NSW government and the sponsoring Chinese entrepreneurs for their help and support, and she hopes that the Association would be able to inject more positive energy to more middle-aged Chinese living in Australia in the nearby future, so as to create a healthy and happy living environment for them here.

Wang Guozhong, a member of Australia ‘s New State, took a photo with performing arts groups

Wang Guozhong said that he was honoured to be invited to attend the fifth anniversary celebration of the Friends of the Union and wished everyone Health during this Dragon Boat festival. He highlighted that 5 years ago, with just 10 members, the Union started with basically nothing. Bit by bit, we apply for funding from the government for activities/events. We’ve certainly came along to where we are today. He is very happy to see language is no longer a concern for so many elderly Chinese in Australia today. He hopes that Union will continue to carry forward the positive energy to help its members, serve more middle-aged friends in Australia, and hope that NSW governments can provide more support and help for Union.

 

Chairman of the Global Hakka Chongzheng Association of Australia Luo Hanhao made a speech

Chairman of the Global Hakka Chongzheng Association of Australia Luo Hanhao, Wang Weikhang, Singh Turing, Cui Shangze and other guests attended the event also came to speak, congratulating the Union on its fifth anniversary. They unanimously deliver their blessings for the Union’s future success in providing services and help to more Australian middle-aged Chinese people, enriching their lives.

During the celebration, Members of the union as well as art groups from major literary presented a wonderful feast for the guests. Of which, a unique cheongsam dance show, very traditional Chinese characteristics of the waist drum dance and double dance “Butterfly Lovers” butterfly, have won the audience of thunderous applause and cheers. There are also dressed in the celebration and Lucky draws. Participants felt rewarding and time well spent.

The first meeting of the preparatory group for the Cultural Preservation Association of Chinese and Russian descendants in Australia was held in May 20th. The meeting began at 11:30 am,speech by the Australian government official Nick Lalich MP,  and Mr. Nick Lanlich highly praised our volunteers who had made for society’s selfless dedication. he represented the government support us to do the work for Chinese -Russian culture and support our contribution to the cultural heritage of the Chinese -Russia descendants. Western Sydney University doctor Genia introduced he made work for the Chinese-Russian descendants Cultural reservations for several years. And he expressed willingness to establish Chinese-Russian descendants Cultural Preservation Association Office under teacher Zhang Jinfu’s help and support. The VIP from China, the chairman of the board of Inner Mongolia Hulun Buir prairie – Baer group: Ms. Qu XiuqinQu Xiu support ed and praised that we can witness social and historical legacy. Xinjiang well-known painter Mr. Liu Kaiji also came to support our preparatory activities. Director GE conveyed to all the meeting about the help and support about Zhang Jifu to us. The meeting was held in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. Every one prepared a variety of Russian pastries, Chinese dish, and Xinjiang barbecue for the meeting. Finally the art troupe of NSW MSA showed excellent performances for the conference. The conference finished successfully after group photos. Thanks again for the support and encouragement of Mr. Zhang Jinfu!

[音乐]《永久的回忆》中俄双语

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On the morning of 22, April, 2017, more than 60 members of NSW MSA went to Orchard Park happily by luxury bus. All of us felt comfortable and free, singing all the way to the park. There is beautiful scenery: blue sky, green mountains, clear river water, white boats, yellow and red trees. A lot of golden leaves were spread on the ground. What a beautiful autumn! All members liked this place. We were merged in a beautiful picture. Then we started a picnic with singing and dancing.

 

Our volunteers got here on the 9 am, they prepared everything for members: barbecue, cold dishes and fruits. Every activity our volunteers were busiest. The day before this day, Ms. Qi Meiyun, Mr. Wu Guiyun, Ms. Jiang Guiying, the wife of Lv Wei, Xu Yueli couple spent the afternoon to buy the food and tableware. Then they cut , sliced and stringed the meat. Too much food to prepare, Ms Yang asked her daughter come help. They are very good volunteers’ team. They gave members best service.

At 11:30 am , members had lunch. They enjoyed the delicious food. And Ms Qi Meiyun herself prepared beer for members and Ms Yangying and her husband prepared watermelon and orange for members.

After lunch, members began a spectacular autumn concert. Their wonderful singing and dancing attracted many tourists. Mr. Wu Guiyun played a nice tune on his harmonica. President Ge danced with the music. Mr. Zhang Zining taught us dance “Little Apple”. Everybody danced together. Vice President Hu sang a Hong Kong minor, very beautiful. Nearly eighty years Mr. Hai sang a northwest song .It was amazing. Mr.Zhang Zining andMr. Xu Yueli sang passionately, they got much warm applause. Everybody improvisational performance gave us unlimited joy. Ms Yao and her model show team were beautiful, they attracted every body. Their performance was a colorful picture.

 

There are many talented persons in NSW MSA. All the photos of this activity were from Mr. Ji’s shooting. In this activity there are many people from different nationalities. We have Chinese, British, Australians, new Zealanders, as well as Russian descents.

“I am responsible for planting seeds, you are responsible for harvesting happiness.” This was the common aspiration of our NSA MSA President Ge. This activity was planned and organized by President Ge, Vice President Hu, Mr Qi Meiyun, and Mr. Dou Jiaxing. In this activity members felt very happy.

In Australia there are many beautiful views and we will look forward tour together next time. Enjoy the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and clear rivers. We will get more happiness in NSW MSA!