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People's Daily Online, Sydney, February 4 - On the evening of February 4, the "Fushan, Fushui, Futianxia - 2024 Australian Year of the Dragon Spring Festival Gala" was held at the Sydney Star City Performing Arts Center, with nearly 2,000 people, including representatives of Chinese and Australian political and business circles and cultural circles, local people and overseas Chinese.
Martial arts performance "Wing Chun: Elephant King Group" (photo by Zhang Shuhui).
Drama performance "Sichuan Opera Changing Face" (photo by Zhang Shuhui).
Dance performance "Jasmine" (photo by Zhang Shuhui).
The party kicked off with a cheerful song and dance performance "Auspicious Reunion Year". Subsequently, Chinese and Australian performers brought the song "Family China", the dance "Jasmine" and "Take Off!" Descendants of the Dragon", martial arts "Wing Chun: Elephant Kings", drama "Sichuan Opera Changing Face", opera dance "A Touch of Heavenly Fragrance", ballet "Don Quixote" and many other diverse and wonderful performances. The well-known actor Guo Donglin brought the comedy sketch "Happy Heaven and Earth" to the audience, pushing the atmosphere of the scene to a climax. The party came to an end with the classic track "Unforgettable Tonight". The whole performance not only featured wonderful Chinese culture and art performances, but also integrated elements of Australian local culture to show the charm of Australia as a diverse society.
Sydney Jingyun Hall brought the opera dance "A Touch of Heavenly Fragrance" (photo by Zhang Shuhui).
Well-known actor Guo Donglin brought the comedy sketch "Happy World" (photographed by Zhang Shuhui).
Xiao Xiayong, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Australia, said at the event that Chinese and Australian artists and art groups used a variety of artistic performances on the stage of the Spring Festival Gala to allow Australians from all walks of life and overseas Chinese in Australia to experience the unique charm of the Chinese New Year and Chinese culture in singing and laughing. This will promote the inheritance of the excellent traditional Chinese culture overseas, further enhance the interaction between the overseas Chinese community and other ethnic groups in Australia, and enrich the content of Australia's diverse culture.
Xiao Xiayong, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Australia, delivered a speech at the party (Photo by Zhang Shuhui).
Cui Shangze, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Spring Festival Gala and President of the Northeast China Association of Australia, said that the Chinese New Year is the most important annual traditional celebration for Chinese people around the world, and it is also an important part of Australia's diverse culture. The Spring Festival Gala will play a positive role in promoting the friendship between the Chinese and Australian peoples.
Cui Shangze, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Spring Festival Gala and President of the Northeast China Association of Australia, delivered a speech (Photo by Zhang Shuhui).
It is reported that the party was jointly created by the overseas Chinese community in Australia, and organized by the Northeast China Association of Australia, the Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Australian Fujing Group, and the Australian Chinese Community Alliance. The 2023 Australian Chinese Outstanding Entrepreneur Award Ceremony was also held that night. (Zhang Wenzhe).