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.
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