Sydney Chinese New Year
24 – 31 January 2009
January 24 - Official guests issued commendations to Little Ambassadors of Friendship and Culture.
January 24 - Laurie Ferguson with PRC Consul General, H.E. Hu Shan, and chairman of the Australian Council of Chinese Organisations, Dr Tony Goh.
January 30 - Laurie Ferguson addresses the Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW.
January 31 - Mr Ferguson addresses the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation.
January 31 - Mr Ferguson and members of the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation meet the dragon.
The Parliamentary Secretary was honoured to join the Australian Chinese community in welcoming in the Year of the Ox.
The Ox is a sign of prosperity gained by fortitude and hard work.
Addressing the benefit, Mr Ferguson reflected on the extensive contributions the Chinese community has made to Australia.
During the festivities, Mr Ferguson attended celebrations hosted by the Australian Council of Chinese Organisations, the Australian Chinese Community Association of NSW and the Australian Chinese Charity Foundation. He also welcomed the launch of Australia’s longest dragon, which wound through the streets of Sydney's Chinatown.
See: Index of Photo album
URL: http://www.minister.immi.gov.au
/parlsec/media/photos/2009/lf08018.htm
Last update: 27 May 2009 at 14:11 AEST