Chinese New Year Bendigo
The gold rush of the 1850s saw many thousands of Chinese arrive in Bendigo. Within ten years the Chinese miners and merchants made up a fifth of the Bendigo population. In the 1870s an impressive imperial dragon known as Loong was sent from China. He is now the oldest Chinese dragon in the world and is the highlight of Australia s oldest event; the Bendigo Easter Festival.
While most of the Chinese gold miners returned home when the alluvial goldfields declined, a small population remained to form the Bendigo Chinese community which has continued to influence the city. Today this legacy is celebrated adding vibrancy to culturally-rich Bendigo. This year the annual Chinese New Year festivities will welcome in the Year of the Rat. Chinese drum beats, traditional lion dances, cultural performances and a delicious Chinese banquet will create an atmosphere of celebration and excitement for all ages.
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