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.
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