2nd St George Arts & Culture Festival and Celebration for Lunar New Year

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-140006

Hansard session: Fifty-Eighth Parliament, First Session (58-1)

2nd St George Arts & Culture Festival and Celebration for Lunar New Year

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I recently had the opportunity to visit the 2nd St George Arts & Culture Festival and Celebration for Lunar New Years. I must say, I had a wonderful time! Held at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre, this event gives local Chinese artists the opportunity to showcase their Lunar New Year artworks. The talent on display was second-to-none and I had the privilege of enjoying some amazing cultural performances, whilst also viewing many of the different art exhibitions. Lunar New Year is always one of my favourite times of the year and that is all thanks to events such as this. I always enjoy gathering with our state's diverse communities, celebrating joy, prosperity and good health. We are one of the most successful multicultural states in the entire world! It's certainly encouraging to see this playing out so close to home. I would like to thank Councillor Nancy Liu, who invited me to come and participate in this wonderful celebration. I'd also like to thank all of the performers and artists that got involved on the day. I look forward to attending next year!