40 Years of Australian andChinese Diplomatic Ties Celebration by
the Chinese Community in Sydney 2012

To celebrate the 40 years of SinoAustralian relations, celebrations were held at Darling Harbour's Tumbaloong Park in recognition of the Chinese community in Sydney, Australia. The festivities started with a traditional lion eye-dotting ceremony, followed by lion and dragon dancing and performances of song and dance.

Background

SinoAustralian relations refer to the relations between the Australian Commonwealth and the People's Republic of China. 

The relationship between China and Australia has grown considerably over the years. Both countries are actively engaged 

economically, cultural and politically which spans different organizations such as and the G20, APEC, and the East Asia Summit. It was under the Whitlam Government (Labor Government) that Australia began formal diplomatic ties with China 

in 1972.

Theme

"A Glimpse of the development of Chinese Community in Sydney”

Events 

1. A carnival presentation by the Chinese Community groups in Darling Harbour on 28th October 2012, featuring the most spectacular Dragon 

and Lion dance, with 4 Dragons and 40 lions to symbolise the 40th anniversary

Date:            28 October 2012

Venue:         Darling Harbour, Tumberlong Park

Programs     Dragons and 40 Lions dance; Aboriginal welcoming Ceremony; Australian, Chinese and Multicultural dance and music; 

Stalls; Chinese Painting Exhibition

2. A Special Yearbook to recognise the participating community groups and signifies the important event in Australian and Chinese history.

3. A website to mark the celebratio0n by the Chinese Community in Sydney

Funding:

1. Contribution from each participating group 

2. Corporate Sponsorship 

Organising Committee Structure

Convenor: Ernest Wong

Patron: The Hon Bob Hawke, Former Prime Minister of Australia

Mr William Chiu, president of Australia Council of the Promotion of 

Peaceful Reunification of China 

Organising Associations: comprised of all the participating community groups (limited to 40 groups with a criteria of being active for over 5 years)

Organising Committee: comprised of all the presidents or representatives nominated by the participating community groups

Excusive Committee: core team of execution headed by the Australian International Association of Trade and Commerce

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