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CHINESE NEW YEAR

See inside for a detailed list of Chinese New Year events and a map of what’s happening throughout the CBD Love, health and wealth: what does the Year of the Rooster have in store for you? Strong cultural ties with mutual benefi t: why WA and China’s relationship is so important CHINESE NEW YEAR Western Australian Useful Chinese community phrases

PAGE 2 • There are more than 16,000 Chinese- Hello born people (excludes special [Nee-How] administrative regions and Taiwan) Welcome to Perth living in Western Australia, an increase [Hwan Yin Lie Dow Perth] of 8707 people (or 108.8 per cent) since 2006. Have you had your breakfast/lunch/dinner? • There are more than 75,000 Western [Nee Chee Lear Ma?] Australians with Chinese ancestry. Wishing you good fortune • Mandarin and Cantonese are the (traditional happy new year second and third most common greeting) languages, after English, spoken at [Gong Xi Fa Cai] home in WA (Italian is the fi rst). Happy Spring Festival • In addition to China, people from the [Choon Tsyer How] WA Chinese community come from a range of countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, What animal Indonesia and Taiwan. is next? Source: 2011 Census. February 16 2018 Year of the Dog February 5 2019 Did you know? Year of the Pig January 25 2020 • Shou Sui is the practice of staying up Year of the Rat until midnight as a family to greet the New Year. • The day of Chinese New Year is a public holiday not just in China but in many other countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. • Chinese New Year is also called the Message from the Minister for Citizenship and Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Multicultural Interests Dr Mike Nahan MLA

It is a great pleasure to wish the Western place in Perth and beyond over the Australian Chinese community and all Chinese New Year period, please visit readers of The West Australian a very www.cny.wa.gov.au. happy New Year of the Rooster. For more than 150 years, the Lunar New Year celebrations are an Chinese community has contributed exciting part of Western Australia’s signifi cantly to every sphere of amazingly diverse cultural heritage Western Australian life and has been and are one of the most anticipated instrumental in advancing our vibrant highlights of our festival year. multicultural state. Celebrations for the Year of the Rooster We are all Western Australians with 2017 will be some of the largest and a rich and diverse heritage that is best ever seen in Perth. The Liberal shared, enjoyed and experienced by National State Government has everyone. dedicated $1 million towards Lunar New On behalf of the Liberal National State Year programs and events including Government of Western Australia, Chinese New Year on the Quay, the I wish you all a happy, safe and Chinese New Year Fashion Program, the prosperous Year of the Rooster. Australia-China Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation, the Chung Gong Xi Fa Cai! Wah Association Perth Chinese New Year Fair and many more. The year 2017 is the 30th anniversary of Western Australia’s sister state relationship with Zhejiang Province, a bond that has brought growing and sustainable benefi ts to the people of both regions. Perth’s Chinese New Year initiatives will build on our strong economic and cultural links with China and create more Editor: Louise Allan Writer: Kaitlin Shawcross opportunities to grow socioeconomic Subeditor: Rhys Graeme-Drury outcomes for WA. Design: Deirdre Hewett Advertising: Terence Tay 9482 9706 Dr Mike Nahan MLA. For details on the many events taking Ring in the Year of the Rooster Dancing dragons, astrological roosters and firecrackers converge to make Chinese New Year 2017 in Perth the most spectacular ever. This year, the State Government is supporting a $1 million expanded Chinese New Year program with a focus on tourism, education and cultural exchange across Perth and regional WA. It’s a Chinese New Year you’ll remember forever! Blazing a trail from Northbridge, Discover WA’s Chinese communities through the City and into Elizabeth Immerse yourself in a Chinese- Around 16,000 China born people live Quay, Chinese New Year 2017 has inspired fashion extravaganza with in WA and more than 80,000 identify as something for everyone with an China Musing: A Fashion Journey—a having Chinese heritage. People from exciting program of activities on offer free exhibition at Brookfield Place WA’s Chinese communities come from from 27 January to 19 February. showcasing interpretation of Chinese across the world including China, Hong design by local designers. Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Explore Taiwan and Vietnam. Start your journey at the Roe Street Make your way to Elizabeth Quay and Chinese gates and down James Street come face-to-face with a gigantic Sister State advantage where the famous Chung Wah Perth rooster. While you’re there, discover Chinese New Year has special Chinese New Year Street Fair will the diversity of Chinese culture through significance in 2017 as WA and a week of free activities for the whole dazzle with cultural performances, Zhejiang Province celebrate 30 years family—tai chi, folk art, cooking, traditional music and special Chinese of a close Sister State relationship. calligraphy, Kung Fu and dragon New Year delicacies. Among the stalls, This bond, formalised in 1987, dancing as well as a mesmerising wall the historic Chung Wah Hall will light opens the door to partnerships of interactive Chinese lanterns. up to welcome the Year of the Rooster. and understanding and deeper friendship encouraging exchange Then uncover your Chinese zodiac at Learn and collaboration that are bringing the WA Museum’s Discovery Centre in Learn about the fascinating history sustainable benefits to the people of the State Library, where fun interactive of WA’s Chinese community with a stunning photographic exhibition Western Australia and Zhejiang. activities take kids through the meaning showcasing migrants from the early of the zodiac animals. Nationally, 2017 marks the 45th 1900s and their descendants. anniversary of diplomatic relations Enjoy a Chinese movie with the See the amazing Wenqin Performance between Australia and China. This is nationally touring Golden Koala Film Troupe visiting from Zhejiang University, an important milestone for the rapidly Festival at WA’s State Theatre during showcasing orchestra, martial arts, expanding relationship between the February followed by dinner at one drama and traditional dancing in two countries. of Perth’s many authentic Chinese Bunbury and other locations. restaurants. Did you know? Looking for something else? A creative • China has been Western Australia’s Drop in at the Hawkers Markets in industries sector forum and the first www.cny.wa.gov.au biggest export market since 2006. Forrest Place to enjoy Chinese cuisine Australia–China Science, Technology while you watch the iconic GPO and Innovation Conference will ensure • In 2015/16 around 47,000 Chinese building come to life in a dazzling that the close relationship between tourists visited Western Australia, display of lights and music illustrating WA and China remains strong into the spending around $244 million. future. the story of the Chinese zodiac. • In 2015, more than 3700 Chinese students began studies in WA – Visit www.cny.wa.gov.au that’s 12% of WA’s international to learn more and find out what’s happening student total. CHINESE NEW YEAR

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Spring Festival revelry will bring families together in celebration

The most important holiday for Chinese Decorations month before the festival until the end of people, Chinese New Year is also Streets, buildings and homes are the New Year period. New Year tradition known as the Spring Festival and falls decorated with red, which is believed to • No cleaning or hair washing on the fi rst on the fi rst day of the Chinese lunisolar be the colour of prosperity. three days as it is believed to wash Cleaning before the start of the calendar. away good luck. New Year is an upheld tradition Lanterns are hung and decorations with Because a lunar month is around two in Chinese culture. The fl oors, roosters on them will be common this • A cry of a child is thought to bring bad days shorter than a solar month, an extra walls and every corner of the year as it is the Year of the Rooster. luck. month is inserted every few years in household need to be spotless. Cultural activities order for the calendar to catch up with • No begging or asking for a loan. In the Chinese language, ‘dust’ is the solar calendar, meaning the date of Rural areas and towns have still retained a homophone for the word ‘old’. There are also a few things that can more traditional celebrations than the Therefore, cleaning is meant Chinese New Year shifts each year. increase your good luck such as wearing cities, such as setting off fi recrackers, to drive away bad luck and old It is an important family celebration and red underwear and praying in a temple. ancestor worship and dragon dances. things in preparation for a new brings with it a week of offi cial public 2017 CALENDAR beginning. holiday – although celebrations tend to Many Chinese cities host traditional last for around 15 days. performances of dragon dances, lion January 12 – 26: Millions head home dances and imperial performances like and businesses hold company events The festival celebrates a year of hard an emperor’s wedding. as they wind down their operations. Lots work and is a chance to wish for a lucky of cleaning and shopping take place to Temple fairs off er a variety of traditional and prosperous coming year. prepare for the upcoming celebrations. Chinese products and snacks that are CELEBRATIONS rarely seen the rest of the year. January 27 (New Year’s Eve): Red lanterns are hung, fi recrackers are set off , Food Red envelopes red envelopes handed out and families There are many traditions surrounding Just like Christmas, people exchange hold their reunion dinners. Chinese New Year, particularly eating a gifts at Chinese New Year but generally January 28 (New Year’s Day): A barrage reunion dinner with family, the giving of they are in the form of monetary gifts in of fi reworks light up the sky at the strike red envelopes, fi recrackers, new clothes red envelopes. and decorations. of midnight, with more in the morning. It is customary to give these to children January 29 – 30: People visit friends and The festival is all about bringing the and seniors rather than working adults. family; wherever people are, they families. They are a given to pass on good luck to typically come home to celebrate the January 31 – February 2: The statutory the receivers. festivities with their families. holiday period is over. Some people will SUPERSTITIONS A New Year’s Eve dinner is known as a continue visiting friends and family while others will go back to work. reunion dinner and is believed to be the There are a host of superstitions and most important meal of the year. taboos relating to the Spring Festival; the February 3 – 11: People take their return Several generations sit around tables Chinese believe the way the year begins trips home and businesses reopen. The and enjoy the food and time spent will predicate a person’s entire year. Lantern Festival is on February 11. together. These things should be avoided for the Source: chinahighlights.com. CHINESE NEW YEAR Family fun for all at Chinese New Year

Night Market PAGE 5 City of Canning, in partnership with Westfi eld Carousel, is celebrating Chinese New Year with a vibrant Night Market at Westfi eld Carousel on Thursday February 9. This year’s night market will feature an array of delicious cuisine, free kids’ activities, traditional performances throughout the night and 12 stunning animal lanterns of the Chinese zodiac from the WA Fujian Association. In the lead-up to the Chinese New Year Night Market, there will be a traditional lion dance performance through Westfi eld Carousel Shopping Centre by the Yaolin Kung Fu Association on Saturday February 4, as well as on the night of the market. Bring the whole family along to Westfi eld Carousel to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. For more information on the night market and other events visit westfi eld.com.au/carousel and canning.wa.gov.au. Happy New Year and Gong Xi Fa Cai from City of Canning and Westfi eld Carousel. Image: Westfi eld Carousel. CHINESE NEW YEAR Year of the Rooster PAGE 6 From January 28 until February 15, 2018, They are always active and popular with According to Chinese astrology,asts the year it will be known as the Year of Rooster. a crowd. of one’s birth sign is thethehe mostmoost unlucky According to Chinese zodiac, each year Roosters are talkative, outspoken, frank, year in the 12-year2-y-year cycle.ccyyccllee. Good luck for relates to an animal sign and runs on open, honest and loyal individuals. Wealth: Peopleeooplp bornbbo n ini the Year of a 12-year cycle, meaning it has also They like to be the centre of attention the Roosterst will need to try hard to previously been the Year of the Rooster roosters and are happiest when they are earn a signifi cant amount. Roosters in 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005. surrounded by others. Numbers: 5, 7 and 8 are advised to not set their sights too If you were born in one of these years, Roosters expect others to listen to them Days: The 4th and 26th of any high in 2017 but just let things be. your Chinese zodiac is the rooster. while they speak and can be considered Chinese lunar month Businessmen are expected to have to There are fi ve types of rooster – wood vain and boastful as they enjoy deal with operational pressures while Colours: Gold, brown and yellow rooster, fi re rooster, earth rooster, gold bragging about themselves and their their expenses will increase and money Flowers: Gladiola, cockscomb rooster and water rooster. accomplishments. should be saved and not invested. Directions: South, south-east See the table below to discover the Because they are active, they tend to personality traits of each type. fi ght illness well and enjoy sports like Health: 2017 is considered an unlucky The 2nd, 5th and 11th Months: hiking and swimming. year for a rooster’s health, so you are Chinese lunar months Other zodiac animals include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, Careers are a priority for roosters, who advised to pay more attention to safety Bad luck for roosters monkey, dog and pig. are considered to be more motivated and looking after themselves. THE ROOSTER’S PERSONALITY than other animals in Chinese zodiac. Love: If you have been in a relationship Colour: Red People born in the Year of the Rooster They are multi-talented and can work for years then 2017 could be a good Numbers: 1, 3 and 9 are considered to be very hardworking, well in a variety of jobs. time to get married. Roosters are most Direction: East resourceful, courageous and talented. ROOSTERS IN 2017 compatible with an ox or snake. Months: The 3rd, 9th and 12th Chinese lunar months Type of Rooster Year of Birth Characteristics Wood Rooster 1945, 2005 Energetic, overconfi dent, tender and unstable. Fire Rooster 1957, 2017 Trustworthy, with a strong sense of timekeeping and responsibility at work. Earth Rooster 1909, 1969 Lovely, generous, trustworthy and popular with their friends. Gold Rooster 1921, 1981 Determined, brave, perseverant and hardworking. Water Rooster 1933, 1993 Smart, quick-witted, tenderhearted and compassionate.

Stylish celebrations in full swing at FCWA

WA’s Chinese New Year festivities installation that will communicate will be given a fashionable edge the rich relationship between the two for the fi rst time this year with the cultures. announcement of the inaugural 2017 Back in the city, retail destination enex Lunar Style Celebration program. Perth will play host to a larger-than- Presented by Fashion Council WA life sculpture crafted from food and (FCWA) in conjunction with the Offi ce fashion items by WA designer Alister of Multicultural Interests, the program Yiap and Perth artist Steven Buckles, includes a series of fashion-forward which shoppers can take photos with events and installations across two for their chance to win a bounty of weeks from late January to mid- prizes. February to coincide with the beginning Another highlight of the program is of the Year of the Rooster. the Creative Industries Forum which The pinnacle of the program will will involve a series of round table be a mesmerising free exhibition at discussions between the brightest Brookfi eld Place. minds in the WA and Chinese creative ‘China Musings: A Fashion Journey’ will industries. showcase bespoke couture garments Designed to strengthen the economic from 12 of WA’s leading designers in a bonds between the two countries, the unique fusion of Australian and Chinese forum will off er attendees insights into style. international markets, branding and “We hope the program will foster Fashion Association, China’s largest Taking inspiration from the networking. relationships between WA creatives Metropolitan Museum of Art’s ‘China: Fashion Council WA Creative Director fashion body, to off er opportunities and Chinese networks while allowing Through the Looking Glass’, the Mariella Harvey-Hanrahan said the for model and designer exchanges as the public to learn about Chinese exhibition invites the public to engage 2017 Lunar Style Celebration program well as business development for local history and traditions.” with the work of local creative talent presented an array of ways for the creatives. while learning about important community to connect with Chinese Prominent Chinese model Wang Yi FCWA has been working closely with symbols and traditions surrounding the culture. stars in campaign imagery throughout Chinese community organisations the program having fl own to Perth from Lunar New Year. “Chinese New Year is such an important to support the authenticity of the Beijing for the photoshoot in December The outfi ts will later move to Crown time for so many Western Australians, program. The full event listing can be 2016. Metropol’s Grand Ballroom for the so we are thrilled to be celebrating the found in the offi cial 2017 Lunar Style Australia China Business Council Gala occasion this year in a new style,” she In addition to the spread of events, Celebration program or by visiting Dinner on February 16 as part of a live said. FCWA has partnered with China fashioncouncilwa.com.au. CHINESE NEW YEAR International customer focus rewards Sandalford with tourism accolade

Swan Valley winery Sandalford Wines to both international Chinese visitors and information available in the Chinese won three categories in the prestigious Chinese residing in Australia,” she said. language, Sandalford also employs four PAGE 7 Chinese-speaking staff members in the Western Australian Tourism Awards “We have worked to tailor our product cellar door and three in the Food and late last year, including the signifi cant to meet their expectations. In 2014, Beverage division who are dedicated category win for Gold in Chinese Tourism. we became the fi rst winery in WA to to off er Chinese-speaking customers spirits which were traditionally fl avoured. Sandalford spokesperson Jessie Jiang, be China Ready & Accredited® by quality and tailored service without “Chinese people are very health oriented, who manages the Swan Valley Estate the global accreditation system that language barriers and cultural nuances. cellar door, said the business won the identifi es products and services that so wine suits this aspect of their cultural “Having Chinese people on staff rather award for best Chinese tourism because Chinese consumers can trust. The beliefs as well.” than interpreters also means they it was very customer focused. trademark signifi es quality assurance, The Chinese New Year of 2017 is the understand cultural nuances,” Ms Jiang cultural awareness, consumer protection “We value Chinese-speaking people as said. “This encourages our visitors to Year of the Rooster. It is also a special and respect for Chinese travellers.” very important customers of our tourism feel comfortable and gives them the year of the two bears – the Panda and winery business and we cater especially Apart from off ering printed and online opportunity to really converse about the Koala, which symbolise 2017 as the the products and wine appreciation China-Australia Year of Tourism. experience we off er.” To celebrate these two important events, Sandalford Wines hosted an estimated Sandalford Wines has hung red lanterns 30,000 Chinese-speaking international and will off er all visitors 20 per cent off and domestic visitors last year at its RRP wine, giftware and merchandise in Swan Valley winery, which is located the cellar door during the Chinese New 25 minutes drive from Perth’s central Year period (January 28 – February 11). business district. Founded in 1840, Sandalford Wines is Tourism Western Australia Director one of the country’s oldest and largest International Marketing North Asia family-owned winemakers. Johnny Nee said wine had become Since the Prendiville family acquired increasingly relevant to the Chinese the 151-year-old icon in 1991, they have market in recent years. focused not only on producing premium “Wine is seen as desirable by many wines but also making it a must visit Chinese-speaking people who enjoy tourism destination by providing local, practising Western cultural aspects,” he interstate and overseas tourists to Perth said. “Also Chinese are becoming aware with a truly world class wine tourism, The team fromCaption. Sandalford Wines celebrate winning three awards at the WA Tourism Awards. that wine is healthier to consume than education and hospitality experience. 3382700GBTT01112017

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Golden Koala Film Exhibition presented by FEB Festival JAN Fashion Council WA China Musings: A Fashion Journey 13-17 When? February 13-17 30- Where? Studio Underground, When? January 30-February 10 State Theatre in Northbridge FEB from 9am-6pm daily What? The Australia-China Young Where? Brookfi eld Place, Tower 1 10 Professionals Initiative has organised a series 9AM-6PM What? A showcase of bespoke of free movie nights across Australia. Places DAILY couture garments from 12 of WA’s must be booked online via Eventbrite at leading designers in a unique acypiperth.eventbrite.com.au. fusion of Australian and Chinese style. Visit fashioncouncilwa.com.au for more information. Australia China Business Admission: Free FEB Council Gala Dinner 16 When? Thursday February 16 FEB Fashion Food Fusion FROM from 6pm Interactive Installation 6PM Where? Crown Metropol 1-28 When? February 1-28 Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood Where? enex Perth, 683 Hay Street, Perth Tickets available from acbc.com.au.

Chinese Lion Dance FEB When? February 4 4 from 1.15pm-2.15pm 1.15PM- Where? Westfi eld Carousel 2.15PM What? Westfi eld Carousel, the City of Canning and the Chung Wah Association bring to life a colourful Chinese New Year tradition – the lion dance. Chinese economic expansion. key sourcefor thesteel underpinning WA iron oreresourceshave beena petroleum, copper andnickel. exports includediron ore,gold, LNGand all exports, valued at $54.1billion.Major in 2015,accounting for 52.7 per cent of China was WA’s largest export market socioeconomic outcomes for WA. exchange, tourism, education and New Year package to strengthen cultural into developing anexpanded Chinese Of thisfunding,$1million was invested travellers. of boosting local andinternational WA events andactivities with theaim committed major fundingtowards In May last year, theState Government Province. sister state relationship with theZhejiang It isalsothe30thanniversary of WA’s establishing therelationship in1972. the signingof ajoiningcommuniqué anniversary of diplomatic relations and China’s relationship asitmarks the45th 2017 isasignifi more thanaquarter of acentury. and social tiesthat have beenbuilt over mutually benefi held aclose relationship with both sides Western Australia andChinahave long 2017 isasignifi In Chinatown Superscreen Interactive Activities Performances 6.30pm -9.00pm 12.00pm -6.30pm Time 1.00pm -5.00pm Time 12.00 pm-5.00pm 12.00 pm-5.00pm 12.00 pm-7.00pm 4.00pm 12.00 pm-5.00pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 1.00pm Time Activity Time 12.00pm cant year for WA and ting from theeconomic Lion Dance Dragon Dance Lion Dance Lion DanceandMartialArts pnn utclua aaeApprox. 20different groups Opening MulticulturalParade * Multicultural Concert and Australia Chinese NewYear celebrationsfrom around theworld Programs aboutthelocalChinesecommunity Chinese Culturalandentertainmentprograms Activity Giving outred packets,lolliesandsouvenirs Various Chinese CulturalDemonstrations Ostar radioFM90.5livebroadcast Games andCompetitions Activity Special Chinese arts/performances demonstrations Chinatown All lionanddragondances onJamesStreet willendin Activity cant yearforWA-Chinaties Jimmy Tsui's KungFuSchool Yaolin KungFuAssociation Chinese CommunityCentre anYeTn n hyLeFtChinatown Yarn Yee Tong andChoyLeeFut Performing Group Development. Source: Department of State increase of 12.6per cent on2014. 43,700 Chinesetourists visited WA, an students after India.Inthesame year, the second largest sourceof foreign international student total, makingit for 12.1per cent of thestate’s commenced studies in WA, accounting In 2015,3753 Chinesestudents oats, wine andcanola. largest market for barley, wool, mutton, per cent in2014-15, makingitthestate’s agriculture exports to Chinarose 23.5 Outside of theresourcessector, WA’s energy mixby 2020. to raise theshareof natural gasinits to China will grow asthecountry plans It isexpected that WA’s LNGexports port infrastructure. processing thePilbara, as well asrail and have invested inmagnetite miningand Major Chinesestate-owned enterprises accounting for $612million. were WA’s largest importsfrom China, iron, steel andaluminiumstructures Colin Barnett’s April 2014 visit. In2015, Chinese infrastructure duringPremier acknowledged WA’s contribution to Chinese President Xi Jinping even 29 JANUARY 2017 NEW YEARFAIR PERTH CHINESE William Street andMountainTerraceWilliam Located alongJamesStreet between Northbridge Piazza Northbridge PiazzaandLakeStreet Venue Roe Street Forecourt ofChinatownon Venue Northbridge Piazza Venue EVENT SCHEDULE James Street James Street James Street James Street Venue Northbridge Piazza-6:30pmto9.00pm Multicultural Concert* I StillCallAustraliaHome Welcoming Friendsfrom Afar The SocietyMix Mauritian SegaDance Mayla Partita Rhythm ofProsperity The SundanesePeacockDance The LindyHop Molihua Bollywood Dance Fandango Everything GoesWell Our Villagers MJ inRio Jitterbug Sailor's LoveSong Boys ofKiev The RainbowofSouthernClouds Happy ChineseNewYear Waltzing Matilda Gorgeous FlowersundertheFullMoon Offi Firecrackers, LionandDragonDance Performance * Subject tochange cialOpeningCeremony Phone: (08)93288657|Email:[email protected] |http://chungwah.org.au Chung Wah Association Proudly Supportedby Black SwanChoir, NewVoice ChoirandPerthHappy The Society Yanique DanceFusion Xiaojia Zhang Yang’s ArtisticAcademy Selendang SutraDanceTroupe Swing ZingPerformanceTeam Mad Tatters Morris Saraswati Mahavidyalaya Danza Viva Chung Wah Dance Perth HappyChoir MJ inRioCast Australian MulanCulture andArtsAssociation Jun Zhang Roztiazhka UkrainianCossackDancers Oberthur PrimarySchoolChineseDanceGroup Yong JunZhouandMerlinMawithMulanDancers Perth HappyChoirwiththeMiracleBand The MiracleBand Invited Guests Chung Wah AssociationLionandDragonDanceTroupe Presented by Presented by NEW YEAR CHINESE PAGE 9

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Thirty years of friendship between more than 1200 students from 12 schools PAGE 10 Western Australia and China will be in a series of workshops designed to celebrated in fi tting style when a give WA students a chance to talk to the 24-strong artistic troupe from WA’s sister performers about their craft. Interpreters state visits Perth next month. will help the performers to explain the The acclaimed Zhejiang University stories, music, instruments and costumes Wenqin Art Troupe will return to WA used. on February 12 for a 10-day program In 2005, the Confucius Institute at UWA of public performances and school became the fi rst organisation of its kind workshops in Perth, Bunbury and to be established in Australia. Mandurah. It now forms part of a worldwide network The troupe, which is based in Zhejiang’s of 500 institutes across more than 100 capital Hangzhou, was brought to Perth nations. in 2016 by the Confucius Institute at The Through a partnership with Zhejiang University of Western Australia – a non- University, the institute brings Chinese profi t cultural organisation dedicated teachers to WA to support Mandarin to making Chinese language, art and language teaching in schools and in the culture accessible to everyone. community. “They were a big hit last year and we are Last year 25 teachers and volunteers thrilled to bring them back for an even from China provided support for 30 WA more spectacular line-up,” Confucius schools, including some in Bunbury, Institute Director Dr Xianlin Song said. Albany and Geraldton. The troupe was founded in 2001 and The institute also provides Chinese has performed at the UN Headquarters evening classes for adults, cultural in the US as well as throughout Europe, activities for children, public events Asia and Australia. In September 2016, centred on Chinese festivals and a they performed as part of the G20 regular series of academic forums aimed Summit program in Hangzhou. at fostering a deeper understanding of Wenqin’s colourful, high-energy shows China. combine the best of ancient and modern Another key service is the delivery China. of tailored cultural training packages Y The ensemble’s highly skilled traditional for businesses, government and and contemporary musicians, singers, the educational sector. Professional s dancers and martial artists will present a translation and interpreting services are T diverse program with introductions and also available. a explanations in English for the benefi t of As a non-profi t organisation, many of the d WA audiences. Confucius Institute services are off ered c The Wenqin troupe will be the headline free or at minimal cost. p act at the forthcoming Australia China “We are about building bridges and c Business Council gala dinner. creating connections,” Dr Song said. W The dinner – one of the biggest events “Understanding another language and p on the Sino-WA social calendar – will culture and getting to know people from F be held on February 16 at the Grand another country is the best way to break C Ballroom, Crown Perth. It will be followed down barriers and build a tolerant and s by a public performance at Penrhos inclusive community.” h College on February 20, which is open Visit confuciusinstitute.uwa.edu.au for w CHINESE NEW YEAR to all. more information about the Confucius n In addition, the troupe will work with Institute. F $ NIGHT MARKET “T im Join us to celebrate the Year of the Rooster with an exciting Night F Market featuring an array of delicious cuisine, traditional Chinese C performances, free kids’ activities and stunning zodiac lanterns. C th Thursday 9 Feb, 4pm – 9pm Cecil Avenue Car Park at Westfield Carousel a w Brought to you by City of Canning & Westfield Carousel d “T in Find out more at westfield.com.au/carousel and canning.wa.gov.au th it th a w d “A g CHINESE NEW YEAR

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Year of the Fire Rooster off to sizzling start for Finbar at Motive development The Year of the Rooster starts with increase the First Home Owners Looking for Perth’s No.1* wine experience? a major celebration for apartment Grant from $10,000 to $15,000 and to developer Finbar Group, with the increase the income limit for Keystart company hosting a grand opening loans. These new incentives are great party for new residents of its recently news for Perth homebuyers looking to completed Motive development in get into the property market and they West Leederville marking the 67th come at a time when buyers will be project completed by Finbar. able to get exceptional value for money Finbar Chief Operations Offi cer Ronald from their investment. Chan said Motive refl ected the high “To me, Chinese New Year marks an standards and values the company opportunity to create wealth, to prosper had built upon over the past 21 years, and to make changes to your life for • 20 minutes from Perth City, open 7 days with this development taking the total improved health and happiness. • Multi Gold Plate award winning* a la carte restaurant with number of apartments constructed by delicious cuisine and superb service With every Chinese New Year, family • Margaret River premium wines Finbar to over 5000, worth in excess of comes fi rst, and I look forward to • West Australia’s Best Cellar Door** featuring wine tasting and $2.7 billion. the upcoming celebrations and a sales, unique giftware and branded clothing “This strong delivery record refl ects the successful year for our company, our *** Ray Jordan’s 2010 West Australian • Winery tours and winemaker for a day courses Wine Guide • Perfect setting for weddings, corporate events and social gatherings importance of integrity and trust in the purchasers and their families.” ** Proud Gold winner of 2008, Finbar brand,” he said. 2009, 2010, 2015 and 2016 Western of all sizes Joining Motive in completion this Australian Tourism Awards for Best Cellar/Winery Tourism Facility • Picturesque vineyard and beautifully landscaped grounds Commenting on the year ahead, Mr year is Finbar’s 38-storey Concerto and 2011 inducted into the Western Australian Tourism Association Hall of • 2016 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards (Gold Chan said he expected the Year of development located in East Perth, with Fame. Proud Gold winner in 2016 for - Tourism Wineries; Gold - Tourism Restaurants and Catering Best in Excellence in Chinese Tourism Services; Gold – Excellence in Chinese Tourism) the Fire Rooster to be a very positive settlements due later this fi nancial year. and Best in Tourism Restaurants and and profi table year for the company, Catering Service at the 2016 Western • 2015, 2005 – proud winner of the Sir David Brand Award for Finbar also has a busy year of Australian Tourism Awards Tourism with interest in Finbar’s off -the-plan * Successful consecutive winner of 2008 construction ahead with its almost • 2015 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (Tourism Wineries) – developments already on the rise. to 2016 Gold Plates sold out Aurelia development in South Consecutive winner from 2010 to 2016 Silver at the Restaurant and Catering Institute “This year we are witnessing increased Perth well underway and construction Awards for Excellence including • 2016 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards finalist in three categories Western Australia’s BEST caterer and (Tourism Wineries; Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services; interest from people who recognise equipment in place and ready to go at the national prize for Australia’s BEST Excellence in Chinese Tourism) Wedding Caterer. the market is likely to have reached Civic Heart in South Perth and Aire in • Spoken language of cellar door staff includes Mandarin and its lowest point and are realising West Perth. These projects join another Cantonese Sandalford the savings to be had by securing 12 in the Finbar project pipeline in 3210 West Swan Rd, Swan Valley an apartment at today’s prices various stages of development across Ph: 9374 9374 with settlement not due until the the metropolitan area. Ph: 9374 9301 (Restaurant) development’s completion,” he said Ph: 9374 9343 (Cellar Door) Visit fi nbar.com.au for more www.sandalford.com “Adding to this interest is the information about Finbar and its government’s announcement to apartments. 3397683JLVRB12142016 CHINESE NEW YEAR Steamed fi sh PAGE 12 Try some of these Asian-inspired One of the most popular fi sh recipes for Chinese New Year, steamed recipes this Chinese New Year. fi sh may seem simple, but perfecting the Chinese-style dish requires the correct technique and much skill. Fish is considered a lucky food that guarantees lots of savings and money.

INGREDIENTS 1tbsp Shaoxing wine or rice wine Peanut Dumplings Steamed fish soy sauce mixture: 1 barramundi (about 160g) 4tbsp light soy sauce Makes 24 dumplings Ginger Syrup 2 inches ginger (peeled and cut into thin strips) 2tbsp Shaoxing wine or rice wine INGREDIENTS 5 cups water (reduced to 4 cups 1 stalk spring onion (cut into two- 2tbsp water 8oz glutinous rice (sticky rice) flour after boiling) inch lengths and then cut into thin ¼tsp sesame oil 180ml water (¾ cup water) 1 cup sugar silken threads) 3 dashes white pepper powder Filling 115g old ginger (skin peeled and then lightly pounded with the flat Some coriander leaves 2tbsp rock sugar (ground into powder 85g ground peanuts side of a cleaver) 2tbsp cooking oil form) or to taste 3 ½tbsp fine sugar 2 screwpine leaves or pandan leaves 3 ½tbsp peanut butter (tie them into a knot, optional) METHOD Heat up a wok with enough water Clean the fi sh and pat dry. Blend the for steaming. As soon as the water is METHOD soy sauce mixture in a small bowl boiling, place the fi sh inside the wok, and set aside. propped up with a small inverted In a large bowl, mix the glutinous rice fl our with the water until it forms bowl or a couple of wooden blocks a smooth paste and no longer sticks to your hands. Divide it equally Lay the fi sh on a plate and drizzle (meant for steaming). Cover wok into 24 balls. Shaoxing (or rice) wine on top of the tightly and set a timer for 8 minutes. Mix all the ingredients of the fi lling in another bowl until well combined fi sh. Top the fi sh with half of the cut ginger strips. As soon as the fi sh is done steaming, and can be easily shaped into a ball. Add a little more peanut butter if transfer it from the wok. Discard the the fi lling is dry. Divide into 24 balls. fi sh water and ginger strips and lay Flatten each rice fl our ball in your palm, and then place the fi lling in the the remaining ginger strips on top of middle of the fl attened ball. the fi sh. Fold the edge to seal the dumpling. Lightly roll it into a ball shape Heat a pan over high heat, add 2 tbsp using both palms, very gently and delicately. Make sure the peanut of cooking oil and swirl around until balls are completely wrapped by the dough. Set aside. it is hot. Pour the hot oil over the Prepare the ginger syrup by boiling the water. Add the ginger and steamed fi sh. Put the pan back on screwpine/pandan leaves (optional) into the water and boil for 10-15 to the stove, add the soy sauce minutes with a medium heat. Add sugar and boil for another 5 minutes. mixture and stir well. As soon as Lower heat to simmer and reduce to about 4 cups of water. Add more the sauce bubbles up and boils, sugar to taste, if preferred. pour the soy sauce over the fi sh. Top with spring onion and coriander and Heat up another pot of boiling water and drop the dumplings into the serve the fi sh immediately with white water. As soon as they fl oat to the top, transfer them out and into the rice. ginger syrup. Turn off heat and serve the peanut dumplings in a bowl immediately. Almond Cookies

Many families make batches of cookies in the lead up to the NNewew Year. Popular choices include peanut cookies, walnut cookiesess and almond cookies. Makes 50 pieces INGREDIENTS 130g (½ cup) shortening 70g (½ cup) icing sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 80g (½ cup) corn fl our icing sugar and salt, and almond 120g (1 cup) all-purpose extract if using, until smooth. or plain fl our Add sieved corn fl our and all-purpose 60g almond fl akes (lightly roasted) fl our, followed by almond fl akes. Stir ¼ tsp almond extract (optional) until it forms a soft dough. Utensil needed: Round cookie Roll dough between sheets of plastic cutter 1cm thick. Stain cookie cutter with some fl our and cut into rounds. Arrange METHOD on baking sheets. Preheat oven to 160C and line a Bake in preheated oven at 160C for baking sheet with parchment paper. 20 minutes. Remove and let cool Recipes courtesy of rasamalaysia.com. In a medium bowl beat shortening, completely. Store in airtight container. CHINESE NEW YEAR Supporting local communities through its commitment to corporate social responsibility

Swan Taxis is a member of 1800 vehicles in its fl eet. PAGE 13 ComfortDelGro (CDG), one of the largest In WA, CDG owns and operates land transport companies in the world Swan Taxis. As part of CDG, Swan that operates across seven countries. Taxis is committed to the company’s The company owns and runs operations philosophies of being a ‘global company in land transport, including rail, bus, taxi that acts locally’ and supporting local and related industries. communities through a commitment to With its head offi ce in Singapore, CDG corporate social responsibility. has a strong connection with Chinese This is demonstrated by Swan Taxis’ culture and communities. dedication to a number of community- based initiatives in Perth including: Operating in countries with large Chinese communities (Singapore and Malaysia). • Its own funding of multi-purpose CDG also owns and operates signifi cant vehicles to assist with the transport taxi and bus operations in China. of mobility impaired members of the public (projected to be around $1 Swan Taxis is commited million in 2017/18). • Its annual Swan Taxis Charity Car Wash to the company’s ‘global which has generated valuable funds company that acts for Camp Quality, a not-for-profi t organisation assisting children living locally’ philosophy. with cancer. Swan Taxis also has a strong Swan Taxis is proud to continue its collaboration with Seven West Media support of the local Chinese community having recently launched the taxi in Perth. wrapping advertising initiative. The company operates the largest taxi Swan Taxis takes this opportunity to wish dispatch service in Western Australia. all members of the Chinese community Incorporated in Perth in 1928, Swan Taxis a prosperous and safe New Year. Gong has roughly 5000 drivers and close to Xi Fa Cai!

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15SUN JAN 29 – NORTHBRIDGE – MON FEB 13 – FRI FEB 17 PAGE 15 JAMES STREET CULTURAL CENTRE – STATE THEATRE The spectacular Chinese New Year Fair returns from 12pm–9pm. This Experience Chinese language fi lms MON JAN 30 – BROOKFIELD FRI JAN 27 – SUN FEB 5 12 free one-day street carnival rings in from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, 9 PLACE ELIZABETH QUAY the Lunar New Year with lion dancers, Singapore and Macau nightly at the Come feed the lions from Infusing innovation with street performances and cultural Golden Koala Film Festival. 12.30pm–1pm. Celebrate the festivities tradition, come and interact with a demonstrations as well as street stalls, FRI JAN 27 – FRI FEB 3 at a unique lion and dragon dancing giant Chinese lantern wall. Beautiful drinks, games and cultural information. 6 FORREST PLACE –GPO ceremony this Chinese New Year. and mesmerising, the lantern colours Hosted by the Chung Wah Association. BUILDING These exciting dances ward off evil and lighting formations change as you 2 SUN JAN 29 – CHINATOWN Perth’s iconic GPO building is spirits and help welcome in the touch them. GATE, NORTHBRIDGE – ROE ST new Year of the Rooster. Hosted by transformed by the spectacular story FRI JAN 27 – SUN FEB 5 Brookfi eld Place. 13 The best of traditional music, of the Chinese zodiac told in lights and ELIZABETH QUAY dance, dragons and fi re crackers from music from 6pm every night. MON JAN 30 – BROOKFIELD 10 A range of colourful and 12pm–9pm. Hosted by the Chung Wah PLACE FRI JAN 27 & FRI FEB 3 unique daytime and evening activities, Association. 7 FORREST PLACE Learn Tai Chi’s origins and performances and cuisines run for 10 3 SUN 29 JAN – NORTHBRIDGE – Forrest Place Twilight Hawkers benefi ts and why it’s steeped in days. There is something for everyone CHUNG WAH HALL Market celebrates Chinese New mystery. This ancient tradition is more — dance, music, Tai Chi classes, Kung Chung Wah Hall lights up to Year with authentic Asian food and than just an exercise to align mind, Fu/Push Hands classes, traditional celebrate Chinese New Year. The performances from 4.30pm–9.30pm. body and spirit. Suitable for fi rst timers, Chinese folk arts and crafts for the beginners and advanced practitioners. kids, calligraphy, games, and lion and historic hall opened in 1911 and has MON JAN 30 – TUES FEB 10 Sessions start at 7.15am in the Main dragon dancing. been a hub for meetings, social 8 BROOKFIELD PLACE Square (Cafe Court). Hosted by functions and welfare services for WA’s FRI JAN 27 – SUN FEB 5 ‘China Musings’ is a spectacular Brookfi eld Place. 14 Chinese community ever since. ELIZABETH QUAY exhibition of cutting-edge Chinese- FRI JAN 27 – SUN FEB 5 SAT 28 JAN – WED 15 FEB inspired fashion and design located 11 The CNY 2017 Photographic 4 ELIZABETH QUAY CULTURAL CENTRE – STATE in the Tower 1 lobby. Hosted by the Exhibition features black and white LIBRARY Fashion Council of WA. Chinese zodiac is organised photographs of Chinese migrants Children’s activities which focus on the according to 12 animal signs. See taken between 1900 and 1927, as well Chinese zodiac at the WA Museum’s the giant six-metre golden rooster as contemporary portraits. Through Discovery Centre in the WA State and other Chinese zodiac animals on pictures, the exhibition weaves Library along with an exhibition of display (and illuminated each night). together Chinese migrant stories of fascinating objects from the local Learn the fascinating story behind each love, loss, family, home, hope, amazing Chinese community. one and discover what animal you are. resilience, and new beginnings. Finbar wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year Finbar 恭祝您新年如意，鸿福吉祥

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