墨尔本庆祝中国新年

墨尔本很多地方都举办中国新年庆祝活动，着实令人高兴。 这些节庆，对于澳洲出生，又有中国文化背景的人而言，是个绝佳了解他们文化与传统的机会，对其他多元背景的澳洲人，更是享受节庆娱乐和各式美食的大好机会。

 

上星期天，我参加Springvale 迎新年活动，看到 Buckingham 大道充斥着享受购物、娱乐设施和各式表演的人们，如此热闹，犹如梦境般不可思议。

 

今年2月17日，星期六当天，Box Hill 也将欢庆中国新年，从上午11点至晚间11点，不停歇欢乐与节庆摊位。 我在当天也会有个摊位，举办游戏奖品与手写春联赠予大家，一同欢庆新年。欢迎共襄盛举，来我的摊位与我同乐！

 

週日我也将在上午10点15分出席墨尔本中华青年会于市中心的舞龙舞狮表演，位于Russel ST和Little Bourke ST交叉口。 能看到舞龙舞狮总令人感到兴奋，那高难度技巧，融合传统与现代创意，相信到场的人一定不虚此行。

 

英文版/English version

Melbourne celebrates Chinese New Year

 

It is wonderful that so many parts of Melbourne are holding festivals to celebrate Chinese New Year.

 

The festivals are a great way for younger Chinese-Australians to learn about their culture and heritage, and well as for Australians of all backgrounds to enjoy the fun, food and entertainment.

 

Last Sunday, I attended the Springvale Lunar New Year Festival.  It was marvellous to see Buckingham Avenue full of people enjoying the shopping, rides and performances.

 

This coming Saturday, 17 February, the Box Hill Chinese New Year festival will be held from 11am to 11pm.  I will have a stall there with calligraphy signs to give away and a competition to enter.  Come along and see me there!

 

On Sunday, I will be attending the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne Lion and Dragon Dance performance in the CBD at corner of Russell Street and Little Bourke Street, starting at 10.15am.  This is always a wonderfully skilful, exciting and innovative presentation for the whole family to enjoy.