March 24th was the exiting day of all overseas Chinese in Sydney, and was also the happiest day for all the members and volunteers of MSA. On this day, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and his wife, Ms. Cheng Hong, visited Sydney, Australia. For the arrival of this day,the volunteer groups led by Ms. Qi Meiyun and Ms. Bai He who made a comprehensive and meticulous preparation. As one of the Chinese associations in Australia, MSA based on the elderly members. In this welcome event, our lovely members were the most grateful people, you all did very good.You were our strongest force of the association !

This day, the five-star red flag drifted with the wind, oblique wind and drizzling rain wet face. The members and volunteers on time arrived the welcome scene ,which was arranged by Bai He. They were wearing red uniforms that integrated into the red ocean with the bright flags and the red welcome posters. The MSA team was in order and the preparation was careful. Everyone sang “My Motherland”, expressing deep nostalgia of the motherland. In the seven and an half hours of waiting, 58 members and volunteers in red uniforms were self-disciplined and orderly, regardless of the layout of the scene, singing the national anthem, noon meal and withdrawal of cleaning, which showed the highest quality of overseas Chinese: warm and orderly; affectionate and sensible. Thank you to all members, your joining strengthened the ranks of the association. Thank you for giving us the most powerful supports in each event. Although our members had mostly entered into old age. But in traditional Chinese said: Old people may still cherish high aspirations. President of MSA Ms. Ge also thanked you to all members and volunteers. You were our family in MSA and also our strongest force of the association.

Finally, thanked to Ms. Tang, Ms. Qi Meiyun, Ms. Bai He, Ms. Yao Shimin as the representative of the volunteer group and performing arts groups for your hard work. Particularly outstanding in this activity. We practiced the commitments : friendship, mutual assistance and unity and we would continue dedicating our sincere love and a force to all members in MSA.

We wish our motherland prosperous and strong, and MSA sturdy and strong!

The celebration of the Strathfield Seniors Weekly, jointly organized by Strathfield Council and NSWMSA, was held at Strathfield town hall today. The scene can be described as grand ,warm,united and harmonious. More than 200 members of MSA came from different places in Sydney. And four new art groups joined in MSA, which Brought us wonderful performances.

At 9 o’clock in the morning, members were all in the hall. With the music starting, people danced cheerfully. Please dance and laugh freely. Today is yous seniors’ day. Strathfield council and MSA would give you a happy day! At 11:30 o’clock, members began to taste delicious cakes supplied by council. Then MSA President Ge made a speech. She said ‘ I wish all old friends happy and healthy every day! You will enjoy yourselves here today.’ Then she introduced all the MSA board members. She said ‘ The reason our association developed well is that all the board members use serious management, warm service and selfless dedication. Their efforts bore fruits. Thanks to them!’

Then performances were the last feast of today’s celebration. This was organized by Ms.Meiyun Qi. Such a magnificent celebration, applause! Every member felt amazing,so beautiful dancing.

Multicultural Seniors Association is seniors’ warm home. We wish you a thriving!

At 5 Pm, Strahtfield square was bustling! Cheerful music echoed in the square, people followed the beat to dance. The curious crowds out of the station stopped to see the dance. They had raised mobile phones to press the shutter. Their faces were full of surprises. Wow,Chinese aunts and Chinese square dance! You had finally come into Sydney!

This afternoon,president Ge and the members of MSA followed MS.Yin Yin dancing in the square with music. A group of young people joined the dance team,dancing happily and excitedly. ‘Friends, what are you waiting for? Come on ,join us! Join in the ocean of joy. Dance in your own style!’ Thanks to Ms Yin Yin’s beautiful dance, selfless dedication!

On tne afternoon of February 24,2017, at Strathfield square the opening ceremony of Chinese square dance was grandly held by MSA and Strathfield town hall. President Ge and Governor of strathfield town hall spoke at the opening ceremony and they wished the show successful.

The first play was waist drum dance by Shimin Yao from our association. Their performance was exciting and wonderful, and really pocketed the eye. A lot of people held a cell phone to shoot non-stop. Then next plays were the empty bamboo dragon ,sailor dance,empty bamboo two turn and line dance.All of them won applause.The Governor also joined in our line dance.Let’s wish the Chinese square dance welcomed in Australia, and throughout the world.

Dancing in Strathfield Town Square. Every Friday 5pm to 6pm .Everyone is welcome.

Dear members and friends:

Merry Christmas! At 8 am today, many volunteers and all of members of our Board had arrived here to prepare everything for our Christmas party. They boiled hot water for tea,delivered fruits to every guests, hanged our MSA poster on the wall. Everything went well. It’s 9 am as music being played, some guests were dancing beautifully. Some guests were dancing hand in hand,smiling happily. Then some of them told our director Aga that they felt very happy to recognize so many friends. They said “Though we are old, we don’t like staying home alone all day. Which makes us sad. We like to come here to celebrate with so many aged friends.”

At party all guests had delicious food, played lottery games and got gifts for each one. This was an amazing Christmas party. They said they were willing to attend such activities.Every one at party had a happy day and the Christmas party ended in warm and melodious music.

Thank you for all volunteers and friends again. Merry Christmas!