News on Hong De Lion Dance activities. http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/BlogId/5/Default.aspx en-AU admin@hongdelion.com.au hong.de.lion@gmail.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:14 GMT Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:15:14 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.5.1.19887 <p><img alt="Orient Express Travel" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7322.JPG" /><img alt="FMSA Architects" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7438.JPG" /><img alt="Melbourne Airport" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7230.JPG" />During the two weeks of Chinese New Year celebrations, Hong De Lions performed at a lot of private functions in restaurants and a church, business blessings and also at the Melbourne Airport. Our lion entertained International guests at Melbourne Airport over the three main days of Chinese New Year with 6am starts every day. We would like to thank all of the businesses for booking us over this period (listed in order of bookings): Target Centre Chinatown, MV Anderson, Melbourne International Airport, Orient Express Travel, Paramount Health and Beauty, FMSA Architects, Westpac Doncaster, Centre.com, CFMEU, Famous Pacific Shipping and Church of the Latter Day Saints. We hope you enjoyed our performances!</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/539/Chinese-New-Year-Private-Bookings.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/539/Chinese-New-Year-Private-Bookings.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/539/Chinese-New-Year-Private-Bookings.aspx Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:41:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=539 <p><img alt="Lalor Library" align="right" width="200" height="241" src="/Portals/5/2010/cropDSC_5546.jpg" />On Saturday 20th February, the Hong De Lion was performing shop blessings in May Road and Station Street, Lalor. We lit several strings of firecrackers that day, much to the amusement of locals shopping in the area. The Chinese New Year celebration was organised by the Whittlesea Chinese Association in conjunction with the Lalor Library. Our lion also performed at the Library and at the May Road Senior Citizens Centre as part of cultural entertainment organised by the WCA. A big thanks to Arthur Yong and Albert Yew for organising and advertising the event. See below for more photos from the day...</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/538/Chinese-New-Year-Lalor.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/538/Chinese-New-Year-Lalor.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/538/Chinese-New-Year-Lalor.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:52:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=538 <p><img alt="Plume Highpoint" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7031.JPG" /><img alt="Jade Stream, Hoppers Crossing with owners Lily and Tony" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_8276.JPG" /><img alt="Owner Ken Tun at Coco Chine, Caroline Springs" align="right" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_9207.JPG" />Likewise, we had just as many bookings if not more in the Western suburbs than the Eastern suburbs. Some are regular clients and some new clients. The Hong De Lions travelled as far as Geelong during the Chinese New Year period. We would like to thank the following restaurants for booking us this year: Jade Stream (Hoppers Crossing), China Tea (Hoppers Crossing), Plume (Highpoint), Coco Chine (Caroline Springs), Point Cook Town Centre and Coco Chine (Point Cook) and Man Bo Tower (Geelong). Again, several strings of firecrackers (some double) were lit at all our performances.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/537/Chinese-New-Year-The-West.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/537/Chinese-New-Year-The-West.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/537/Chinese-New-Year-The-West.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:14:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=537 <p><img alt="China Bar Buffet, Burwood" align="left" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/CB0002.JPG" /><img alt="Ginger House, Brighton" align="left" width="200" height="301" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7614.JPG" />Hong De Lions performed at many restaurants in the Eastern Suburbs during the Chinese New Year period. This year, we were able to finish all our bookings in the East very early so that we could concentrate on the other side of town. We would like to thank the following restaurants for their continual support of our team: Seven Stars (E Bentleigh), Fongs (E Bentleigh), China Bar Buffet (Burwood), Grand Pavilion (Hampton), Ginger House (Brighton) and Humble House (Brighton). We performed at some of these restaurants twice during Chinese New Year, lighting firecrackers at all of them!</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/536/Chinese-New-Year-The-East.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/536/Chinese-New-Year-The-East.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/536/Chinese-New-Year-The-East.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=536 <p><img alt="Brighton Grammar School with Headmaster Mr Michael Urwin" align="right" width="250" height="377" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_7904_1.JPG" />During Chinese New Year the Hong De Lion visited many schools at various locations. As many schools have Mandarin Chinese as a second language, a lot of them celebrated Chinese New Year over the last two weeks. We were invited to perform at the following schools: Alphington Grammar School, Bumble Bee Schoolhouse (daycare centre), Brigthton Grammar School, Elsternwick Primary School and Balwyn North Primary School. Thank you to all the participating schools, we hope you have enjoyed our performances!</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/535/Chinese-New-Year-Schools.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/535/Chinese-New-Year-Schools.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/535/Chinese-New-Year-Schools.aspx Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:42:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=535 <p><img alt="Savoy Ballroom, The Grand Hyatt" align="left" width="300" height="199" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_8653.JPG" />The Hong De Lions were proud to sponsor the <strong>Chinese New Year Charity Ball </strong>at The Savoy Ballroom in The Grand Hyatt Hotel on <strong>Saturday 20th February</strong>. Over 400 guests including representatives from the State Government and the City of Melbourne and corporate sponsors were at the Ball. This is the 14th annual Ball organised by the Australian Chinese Events Committee and the proceeds of the Ball will be donated to the Adolescent Health Unit at the Royal Children's Hospital. Over $1800 was raised by the Hong De lions from red packet donations as well as a novel auction item for a lion dance performance. Other entertainment during the night included a performance by Pot Pourri and music from the Fred Cheah Band. Thank you to the ACEC for inviting us to perform at such a prestigious event.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/534/Chinese-New-Year-Charity-Ball-2010.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/534/Chinese-New-Year-Charity-Ball-2010.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/534/Chinese-New-Year-Charity-Ball-2010.aspx Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:07:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=534 <p><img alt="Crackers at Shark Fin House" align="right" width="199" height="300" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_6672.JPG" /><img alt="At Quanjude" align="right" width="199" height="300" src="/Portals/5/2010/DSC_6741.JPG" />The Hong De Lions were busy before Chinese New Year performing at several businesses and restaurants in Chinatown on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th February. On Friday we performed at Target Centre several times during lunctime and also at Westlake Restaurant. On Saturday night we were at Pacific BBQ, Old Town Kopitiam, Chi Lounge, Old Town Kopitiam Mamak QV, Shark Fin House, Westlake (again) and Quanjude. Several strings of firecrackers were lit off that night including a 12 metre string at Shark Fin House, a highlight of the evening. Our new lion (tenth one) was dotted by Shark Fin Group owner, Jimmy Siu on Saturday night. Thank you to all the restaurants and businesses that booked us that night. We had a blast of a time!<br /> More photos below...</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/533/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Chinatown.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/533/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Chinatown.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/533/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Chinatown.aspx Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:19:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=533 <p><img alt="Box Hill Centro on Chinese New Year Eve" align="left" width="300" height="270" src="/Portals/5/2010/cropDSC_6304.jpg" />Hong De Lions performed at Box Hill Centro on the Eve of Chinese New Year 2010. We started off with a string of firecrackers at the Prospect Street end of Centro and roved in the shopping centre with two lions. Before we proceeded in the second shopping centre, we performed outside in the Main Street area with another string of firecrackers watched by a huge crowd. More photos can be seen by clicking below.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/532/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Box-Hill-Centro.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/532/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Box-Hill-Centro.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/532/Chinese-New-Year-Eve-Box-Hill-Centro.aspx Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:14:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=532 <p><img alt="Main Performance for Whittlesea Chinese Association" align="right" width="166" height="250" src="/Portals/5/2010/EPP0019.JPG" /><img alt="Westpac, Epping Plaza" align="right" width="166" height="250" src="/Portals/5/2010/EPP0005.JPG" />We celebrated our very first Chinese New Year performance at Epping Plaza today. The Hong De Lion roved the plaza and performed shop blessings at Spa Beautique, All for U, Quality Pharmacy, Epping Plaza Hotel, Westpac bank, PC Australia, Four Seasons Nail, Chiku-En and Donut King. Afterwards, we performed again for the Whittlesea Chinese Association. Thank you to all the organisers (especially Arthur Yong) and participants in the first Chinese New celebrations in Epping Plaza.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/531/Epping-Plaza.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/531/Epping-Plaza.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/531/Epping-Plaza.aspx Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:18:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=531 <p><img height="199" alt="Li Na in Chinatown Square" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2010/IMG_0013.JPG" />The Chinatown Precinct Association and the Hong De Lion Dance Association welcomed world no. 15 ranked tennis player from China, Li Na to Chinatown. Li Na is here for the Australia Open which starts on Monday 18th January 2010. She has been a regular visitor to Chinatown restaurants since arriving in Melbourne. We wish her well in the Australian Open next week. Li Na Jia Yu!<br /> Link to <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/95806502/Getty-Images-Sport">Getty Images</a></p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/530/Chinatown-welcomes-Li-Na.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/530/Chinatown-welcomes-Li-Na.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/530/Chinatown-welcomes-Li-Na.aspx Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:36:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=530 <p><img alt="" align="left" width="236" height="200" src="/Portals/5/2010/2009Jan010001.jpg" />Hong De Lion Dance Association would like to wish everyone a</p> <p>HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 2010!</p> <p>We started off the year on a good note with a performance in South Melbourne for a birthday party. The performance ended with the bang of a string of firecrackers, our first of many to come over the new two months. Happy 40th Jason and a big thanks to Julian for organising it.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/529/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/529/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/529/HAPPY-NEW-YEAR.aspx Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:20:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=529 <p><img align="left" width="133" height="200" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/OTKM0002.JPG" />On Tuesday 22nd December 2009, the Hong De Lion Dance performers helped opened the new Old Town Kopitiam Mamak restaurant at the QV building. Our lion blessed the restaurant both outside and inside before eating the 'cheng' outside the restaurant. We wish Saw and his team all the best for the new restaurant. This is the second Old Town Kopitiam restaurant in Melbourne, both openings performed by us.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/528/Old-Town-Kopitiam-Mamak.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/528/Old-Town-Kopitiam-Mamak.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/528/Old-Town-Kopitiam-Mamak.aspx Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:48:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=528 <p><img height="200" alt="Savoy Ballroon, Grand Hyatt" width="133" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/CNT0009.jpg" /><img height="200" width="133" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/CNT0008.jpg" />The Hong De Lions performed at the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt for China Tourism on Monday 7th December. The ballroom was nicely decorated with an oriental black and red theme and our lions really stood out against the decorations.</p> <p>Photos of this event were taken by Digital Image.<br /> Event was managed by International Productions, Sydney.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/527/China-Tourism-Night.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/527/China-Tourism-Night.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/527/China-Tourism-Night.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:40:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=527 <p><img height="199" alt="L-R Mr George Lekakis, Mr Danny Doon, Mr John Brumby, Ms Eng Lim, Mr Robert Doyle and Mr Hong Lim" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/CPA0037.JPG" />On Saturday 28th November 2009, Hong De Lions celebrated the opening of the newly re-furbished archways in Chinatown. The funding for the restoration was allocated by the State Government. New lighting along Lt. Bourke Street was also installed. The event was opened by the Victorian Premier, John Brumby, the Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, Mr Robert Doyle and Chinatown Precinct Association President, Mr Danny Doon. The event was organised by the Chinatown Precinct Association and the City of Melboune. All our lions came out to play that day - 5 in all were involved in the blessing of the new archway. After the formalities, we later performed in Chinatown Square, Cohen Place.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/526/Melbourne-Chinatown-Cultural-Day.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/526/Melbourne-Chinatown-Cultural-Day.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/526/Melbourne-Chinatown-Cultural-Day.aspx Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=526 <p><img height="200" width="301" align="left" alt="Emerald Peacock" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/EPeacock2.jpg" /><img height="200" width="133" align="left" alt="Chau and Mike's wedding at Elwood Sailing Club" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/Elwood1.jpg" />Hong De Lions were busy on Friday night with two performances at two different locations. Our wedding lion was in Elwood Sailing Club for Chau and Mike's wedding function and our two gold lions were at a private function at the Emerald Peacock bar in the city.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/525/Lions-at-the-Emerald-Peacock-and-Elwood.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/525/Lions-at-the-Emerald-Peacock-and-Elwood.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/525/Lions-at-the-Emerald-Peacock-and-Elwood.aspx Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:12:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=525 <p>The all-awaited biennial lion dance competition was held in the Arena of the Stars in Genting, Malaysia this weekend.  The top three winners of this competition are eligible to compete for the World Lion Dance title next year. A total of 40 teams entered the Single Lion category. For the first time this year a Double Lion category was introduced with 9 teams registered. After 3 very exciting days of of competitions, we are pleased to announce the winners in the two categories.</p> <p><em><strong>Single Lion Results</strong></em><br /> 1st - Kun Seng Keng Team D (9.24)<br /> 2nd - Kwong Ngai (9.22)<br /> 3rd - Gor Chor (8.99)<br /> 4th - Khuan Loke (8.96)<br /> 5th - Khuan Loke (8.94)</p> <p><em><strong>Double Lion Results</strong></em><br /> 1st - Khuan Loke (8.74)<br /> 2nd - Nam Wah (8.69)<br /> 3rd - Wen Chin (8.36)</p> <p>Congratulations to the winners and the participating teams. For more details of scores, please visit the <a href="http://www.lionarts.blogspot.com/">LionArts </a>website.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/524/Malaysian-14th-National-Lion-Dance-Championships.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/524/Malaysian-14th-National-Lion-Dance-Championships.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/524/Malaysian-14th-National-Lion-Dance-Championships.aspx Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:39:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=524 <p><img height="199" alt="Stage performance in Broadmeadows" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/BF0006.JPG" />Hong De Lions travelled to Broadmeadows on Sunday 15th November for the Community Festival. The stage performances ended with our performance and led straight to a parade in the Broadmeadows Shopping Centre. Our music echoed through the shopping centre with a third lion joining in the parade. It was a fun day for us as well as the spectators. This event was hosted by the Hume City Council.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/523/Broadmeadows-Community-Festival-2009.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/523/Broadmeadows-Community-Festival-2009.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/523/Broadmeadows-Community-Festival-2009.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:19:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=523 <p><img alt="Bill and Thao's wedding" align="left" width="300" height="178" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/HR0001_1.jpg" />Hong De's Double Happiness lions were at Happy Receptions in Ascot Vale to congratulate the newly weds, Bill and Thao. The lions entertained the 450 guests at the reception at the start of the night. The bride, dressed in traditional Vietnamese wedding costume matched the colours of our lions and new wedding scrolls. The translations of the two scrolls are 'Forever one heart' and 'One hundred years together'. Congratulations to Bill and Thao! The video of the performance can be viewed on our <a href="http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Gallery/Videos.aspx">VDO gallery page</a>.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/522/Double-Double-Happiness-Lions-at-Happy-Receptions.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/522/Double-Double-Happiness-Lions-at-Happy-Receptions.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/522/Double-Double-Happiness-Lions-at-Happy-Receptions.aspx Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=522 <p><img alt="Grand Ballroom at the Sofitel Melbourne" align="left" width="300" height="199" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/LN0001.JPG" />The Hong De Lions provided entertainment in the Grand Ballroom at the Sofitel Melbourne for the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association Annual Confererence dinner. The event was sponsored by Sydney-based Lexis Nexis Australia and Middletons Law Firm. Thank you to Jason Aitkens for booking us and Brett Rutledge for the brilliant introduction to the performance.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/521/ACLA-Function-at-the-Sofitel.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/521/ACLA-Function-at-the-Sofitel.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/521/ACLA-Function-at-the-Sofitel.aspx Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=521 <p><img height="166" width="250" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/Tarneit1.jpg" /> Hong De lion travelled to Tarneit on Sunday 11th October for a housewarming and birthday party. Guests were treated to a string of firecrackers for the occasion. Thank you to Jerry for booking us, click below to see the letter of thanks.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/520/House-Warming.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/520/House-Warming.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/520/House-Warming.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:32:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=520 <p><img width="250" height="291" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/GE6.jpg" />Our special China National Day lion came out to play at the Glen Eira College on Friday 16th October. We performed Hoksan music followed by a lion dance where the lion had to retrieve a strung up lettuce. We would like to thank Mr Tom Lin for booking us for the performance.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/519/Glen-Eira-College.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/519/Glen-Eira-College.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/519/Glen-Eira-College.aspx Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:37:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=519 <p><img height="199" alt="Victoria University Event Organisers (Sharon and Niu Niu) and Gladys at The Peak" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/Peak0001.JPG" />Three lions performed at The Peak, Flemington Racecourse tonight for the Honorary Degree ceremony for Professor Cheng Wei and the 10th anniversary of Liaoning University partnership with Victoria University. For this special occasion, we used for the first time in Melbourne, a lion which commemorates the 60th anniversary of China Day National Day (from the Sydney Opera House performance) We would like to thank the Events team (Sharon and Rachael) for booking us.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/518/Asia-Australia-Business-College-10th-Anniversary.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/518/Asia-Australia-Business-College-10th-Anniversary.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/518/Asia-Australia-Business-College-10th-Anniversary.aspx Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=518 <p><img height="288" alt="Michelle and Tam" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/3SP0005.jpg" />The Hong De wedding lion performed at another wedding tonight in Port Melbourne at '3 Station Pier'. The Spirit of Tasmania was just leaving the pier and the sun was setting over the bay when we arrived at the venue. Congratulations to Tam and Michelle and we hope you enjoyed our performance!</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/516/Wedding-at-the-Pier.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/516/Wedding-at-the-Pier.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/516/Wedding-at-the-Pier.aspx Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:54:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=516 <p><img height="199" width="300" align="left" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/MT0002.jpg.jpg" />On Thursday 8th October, the Hong De lions joined a variety of entertainers to promote Macau tourism at the Atlantic on Central Pier, Docklands. This is our second performance in the same venue. The entertainment for the night kicked off with two lions followed by jugglers, trapeze artists, fire-eaters, plate spinners, etc. The finale of the show was 'Laserman', a sound and laser light show. We would like to thank David Power from International Productions for involving us in this well executed event.</p><a href=http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/515/Macau-Another-Dimension.aspx>More...</a> http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/515/Macau-Another-Dimension.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/515/Macau-Another-Dimension.aspx Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:40:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=515 <p> <img height="199" alt="" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/BH0001.JPG" /></p> <p>Locals at the Box Hill Library, hoping to get some peace and quiet were awakened with the sound the drum and cymbals. We performed in the children's reading area and amused our young and old audience gathered for the performance. Special thanks to Christina for organising the performance, hopefully the first of many performances at the library.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/514/Autumn-Moon-Festival-at-the-Library.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/514/Autumn-Moon-Festival-at-the-Library.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/514/Autumn-Moon-Festival-at-the-Library.aspx Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:54:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=514 <p><strong><img height="199" alt="Opening Ceremony at Fiesta Malaysia" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/FM0001.JPG" />Fiesta Malaysia 20009</strong> was declared open today by Deputy High Commissioner Mr Fadil Shamsuddin and City of Melbourne Councillor Mr Ken Ong. Despite the poor weather, there was a good crowd, especially when it was not raining. After a delayed start, there were plenty of entertainment for the afternoon. Thank you to Aida and her team for organising the event.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/513/Fiesta-Malaysia-2009.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/513/Fiesta-Malaysia-2009.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/513/Fiesta-Malaysia-2009.aspx Sun, 27 Sep 2009 06:48:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=513 <p><img height="200" width="133" align="left" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/FF0001.JPG" /><img height="200" width="274" align="left" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/FF0002.jpg" />The Hong De Lion was at the South Yarra store of Freedom Furniture for a Staff function on Wednesday 9th September. The performance ended with a shower of confetti. A big thanks to Andrew Luke for booking us.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/512/Lion-Dancing-at-Freedom-Furniture.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/512/Lion-Dancing-at-Freedom-Furniture.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/512/Lion-Dancing-at-Freedom-Furniture.aspx Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:21:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=512 <p><img height="266" alt="" width="400" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/IMG_0006.JPG" />On <strong>Sunday 6th September</strong>, 60 new lions were dotted and danced for the first time on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. The event was to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The event was attended by the Premier of NSW, the Chinese Consul from Sydney, the Chinese Ambassador from Canberra and various other guests. There were 15 participating lion dance teams from Sydney and 3 interstate teams (Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane). The event was submitted to the Guinness Book of World Records. We would like to thank Henry Lo from Jin Wu Koon for inviting us to perform at such a grand event.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/511/60-Lions-at-the-Sydney-Opera-House.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/511/60-Lions-at-the-Sydney-Opera-House.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/511/60-Lions-at-the-Sydney-Opera-House.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:16:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=511 <p><img height="199" alt="St Louis de Montfort" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/SLM0003.JPG" />Hong De Lion travelled to Aspendale yesterday for a Chinese Cultural Day at St Louis de Montfort. We performed twice during lunchtime for Junior and Senior students. During the first peformance for the Junior students, our poor lion was mobbed by lolly-hungry school children! In all, it was a fun day for students and lion dance performers. A big thanks to Ms Yue Ren for organising a successful Chinese Cultural day at school.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/510/St-Louis-de-Montfort.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/510/St-Louis-de-Montfort.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/510/St-Louis-de-Montfort.aspx Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=510 <p><img height="199" alt="MLC Chinese Day Performance" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/MLC8.JPG" />The Hong De Lion was at Methodist Ladies College, Kew today to help celebrate Chinese Day during Language Week at the school. The middle school students were treated to a BBQ and being entertained by our lion dance at the same time. Much to the delight of the students, the lion threw oranges and lollies to the crowd. Thank you to Mr David Liu for organising the event.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/509/Chinese-Day-at-MLC.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/509/Chinese-Day-at-MLC.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/509/Chinese-Day-at-MLC.aspx Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:03:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=509 <p><img height="200" alt="Group photo with organiser Lisa Sun" width="301" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/MHeights2.jpg" /><img height="200" alt="Buchan Street Community Centre" width="133" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/MHeights1.JPG" /> Hong De Lion was at the Buchan Street Community Centre for a multicultural Dance Festival in Meadow Heights on Saturday 25th July. Our lion dance performance was first on the prorgram followed by performances from various cultural groups from the local community. We would like to thank Lisa Sun from the Meadow Heights Learning Shop for organising the event and for booking us.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/109/Different-Traditions-One-Community.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/109/Different-Traditions-One-Community.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/109/Different-Traditions-One-Community.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:17:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=109 <p><img height="265" alt="" width="400" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009-2/DSC_1454.JPG" /> <strong><font color="#ff6600">Hong De Lions</font></strong> joined the <font color="#ff0000"><strong>Federation of Chinese Associations</strong></font> to show support for multicultural diversity in Victoria.  <font color="#ff00ff"><strong>Walk for Harmony</strong></font> was led by Premier John Brumby from Carlton Gardens to Federation Square. A large number of cultural groups were involved in the walk. Our colourful lions and the FCA's dragons added to the festivities on the day.<br /> Hong De would like to express special thanks to The Chinese Musuem (for providing us a change room) and FCA (for sponsoring our lunch). Channel Seven News <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxfFVeUqPAA">link</a>.&<a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/108/Walk-for-Harmony.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/108/Walk-for-Harmony.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/108/Walk-for-Harmony.aspx Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:18:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=108 <p><img height="226" alt="With Cr Ken Ong" width="400" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/HDAnniv0001.jpg" />We celebrated our first anniversary on the weekend with invited guests, friends and family of members.  Our members have been rehearsing for three performances for our guests that day.  The event kicked off with a traditional 'Four Gate Blessing' of the studio with our two gold lions. This was followed by award presentations by our special guest, Councillor Ken Ong from the City of Melbourne. The music team then presented a fully choreographed routine followed by a one lion traditional performance.  Thank you for all who participated in this special event, hope you all enjoyed the performances and afternoon tea!  Well done to the performers that day and a big thanks to all the helpers as well.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/107/Our-FIRST-Anniversary.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/107/Our-FIRST-Anniversary.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/107/Our-FIRST-Anniversary.aspx Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:55:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=107 <p><img height="200" alt="Ben and Sally, outside Gingerboy" width="133" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/GBoy5.jpg" /><img height="200" alt="St Mary Catholic Church" width="133" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/StMary2.jpg" />Another first for Hong De - we performed inside a Church for a wedding on Saturday 6th June. The lion surprised wedding guests by performing down the aisle at St Mary Catholic Church in East St Kilda before the bride walked down the aisle.  Later, our lion was outside entertaining the guests before the arrival of the bridal couple at Gingerboy in Crossley Lane. Congratulations to Ben and Sally and special thanks to Father Barry for letting us perform in his parish church!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/106/Church-Wedding.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/106/Church-Wedding.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/106/Church-Wedding.aspx Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:59:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=106 <p><img height="204" alt="Students' Lounge" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/WAngliss2.jpg" />Hong De Lion Dance performed at an 'International Day (iDay)' at the William Angliss Institute on Friday 5th June.  We performed at the foyer, the International Office, the Library and the Student's Lounge at the 'World Environment Day Expo'. The event was organised by students at William Angliss, special thanks to Anna for looking after us that day!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/105/William-Angliss-iDay.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/105/William-Angliss-iDay.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/105/William-Angliss-iDay.aspx Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:22:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=105 <p><img height="266" alt="" width="400" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/adjDSC_0861.jpg" />On Wednesday 13th May 2009, the Premier of Victoria, Mr John Brumby made funding announcements in Chinatown as well as unveilling a pair of beacons marking the entrance to Chinatown in Melbourne.  The events were attended by the Lord Mayor Robert Doyle, Mr Danny Doon (Chinatown Precinct Association), Ms Eng Lim (Dai Loong Association), Dr Christine Liao (Chinese Museum), Mr Mark Wang (Chinese Museum), Mr Hong Lim (Member for Clayton) and various other representatives from the Chinese community.  Funding of $2.5 million will go towards the upgrade of Chinatown and $1.2 million towards the Chinese Museum.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/104/The-Premier-in-Chinatown.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/104/The-Premier-in-Chinatown.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/104/The-Premier-in-Chinatown.aspx Thu, 14 May 2009 12:54:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=104 <p><img height="266" alt="Group photo with the International House students on their last day of training" width="400" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/RS458crop.JPG" />For the month of April, Hong De trained a group of Melbourne University students from International House to perform a two-lion performance for Cafe Internationale.  This is a traditional yearly fund-raising event hosted by the students from IH.  The theme of the event this year was 'Wonders of the World'. </p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/103/Cafe-Internationale-Wonders-of-the-World.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/103/Cafe-Internationale-Wonders-of-the-World.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/103/Cafe-Internationale-Wonders-of-the-World.aspx Tue, 12 May 2009 11:14:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=103 <p><img height="234" alt="" width="350" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/n601183895_1699875_4538335.jpg" />Two nights in a row, Hong De performed with the Double Happiness Wedding lions.  We were at Sovereign Receptions in Northcote for our second performance on the same weekend.  Our lions started off the floorshow by cautiously peeking through the curtain before entering the function room.  Once inside, the two lions performed a 'Cheng' for the wedding couple and also showed off two wedding scrolls - "Forever one heart.  Until our hair is grey".  The MC helped us translate the meaning of the scrolls to the non-Chinese in the reception.  We would like to thank Boon and Joanna for booking us and we wish them all the best for the future. The wedding performance has been uploaded to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWBb9lGEzi4">Youtube</a>.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/102/Double-Double-Happiness-at-Sovereign-Receptions.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/102/Double-Double-Happiness-at-Sovereign-Receptions.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/102/Double-Double-Happiness-at-Sovereign-Receptions.aspx Mon, 11 May 2009 13:55:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=102 <p><img height="300" align="right" width="200" src="/Portals/5/2009/n601183895_1692205_457863.jpg" alt="" />We performed at the Crown Function Rooms on Friday 8th May for a wedding reception.  Our wedding lion (used only for the second time) graced the rooms at Crown and entertained wedding guests.  The wedding scroll used translates as "Until our hair is grey" - a common saying in Chinese weddings.  Congratulations again to Mr. and Mrs. Chan!</p> <p>The performance has now been unloaded onto <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBVRy2iZTfc&feature=channel_page">Youtube.</a></p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/101/Wedding-at-Crown.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/101/Wedding-at-Crown.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/101/Wedding-at-Crown.aspx Mon, 11 May 2009 13:27:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=101 <p><img height="233" width="350" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_0191.JPG" />The Hong De lion dance team was at Doncaster Westfield today for the long awaited opening of the new Kam Fook restaurant.  This is the third restaurant (the first in Melbourne) to be opened by the Kam Fook Group.  The restaurant will bring to Doncaster a new level of fine Cantonese style dining to the suburbs.  The restaurant purchased two lions for the opening and we were asked to help prepare and bless the lions for the opening.  These new lions will be on display at the restaurant for the first few weeks.<br /> Congratulations to Edward and Rosetta on the opening of Kam Fook Doncaster, we wish you every success for the future!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/100/Kam-Fook-Opening.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/100/Kam-Fook-Opening.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/100/Kam-Fook-Opening.aspx Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:27:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=100 <p><img height="200" alt="" width="301" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_9991.JPG" />The training sessions have re-commenced this year at Fusion Dance and Lifestyle Studios in Fitzroy, right near the seconds shopping strip.  We had a very good turnout of new students today which kept us very busy for the entire three hours!  We welcome the students from International House, University of Melbourne who are training for a fund-raising performance at their college in May.</p> <p>The Studio is located at 478 Smith Street, Fitzroy (behind Officeworks and next to Irish Murphy).  There will be no training on Easter Sunday as the Studio will be closed, next training session is on Sunday 19th April from 2pm to 5pm - please note the change in our training times.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/99/Lions-at-Fusion-Dance.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/99/Lions-at-Fusion-Dance.aspx Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:49:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=99 <p><img height="250" alt="" width="376" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_9775.JPG" />The Hong De lion was at Melbourne University today for the annual Night Market organised by Melbourne University Overseas Students Service (MUOSS).  This is our second performance for MUOSS (we performed at the 'Festival of Nations' last year).  The lion led the VIP's through all the food stalls to the stage area.  Despite the rain which did not stop all afternoon, we were lucky that the skies cleared up just before our performance at 6:30pm.  A big thanks to Chanelle and Suyan for booking us!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/96/Melbourne-University-Night-Market.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/96/Melbourne-University-Night-Market.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/96/Melbourne-University-Night-Market.aspx Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=96 <p><img height="250" alt="" width="376" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/Mesh1.JPG" />Now that Chinese New Year is over and a few members have now come back from overseas, our members were able get together to celebrate a successful performing season.  We welcome back Ernest and Colin who were in Kuala Lumpur with Khuan Loke during Chinese New Year and also Vincent and Emily who just came back from their honeymoon (they headed off to Hong Kong on the same night for more wedding dinners with relatives).  We went to Mesh at Crown on Friday the 13th for a buffet meal which seemed to go forever!  We also celebrated the members whose birthdays occured during the CNY period - Ernest, Colin, Elsie, Tuyet, Allan, Vincent and Emily.  Now that we are all rested, training will re-start in April!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/95/CNY-Break-Up-Party.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/95/CNY-Break-Up-Party.aspx Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:25:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=95 <p><img height="166" width="250" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_9613.JPG" /><img height="166" width="110" align="right" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_9611.JPG" />The Hong De lion was at Cina restaurant in Armadale on Tuesday 10th March to celebrate its first birthday.  The loud music attracted some on-lookers as our lion performed inside a fully booked out restaurant.  Congratulations and Happy Birthday!  Thanks Eric for booking us!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/93/Happy-Birthday-Cina.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/93/Happy-Birthday-Cina.aspx Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=93 <p><img height="160" alt="" width="241" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC04232.JPG" /><img height="160" alt="" width="106" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC04181.JPG" />The Hong De Lion Dance Association was at Doncaster today to help raise funds for the Salvation Army Victorian Bushfire Appeal.  The crowd was entertained by various groups including the CYSM Dragon team and various dancing and singing groups.  Several activities were held throughout the day to entertain the crowd.  The event was organised by the Australian Chinese Event Committee. A total of<strong> $14,810.60</strong> was raised on the day - a fantastic effort by all involved!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/91/Labour-Day-Bushfire-Fundraiser.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/91/Labour-Day-Bushfire-Fundraiser.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/91/Labour-Day-Bushfire-Fundraiser.aspx Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:09:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=91 <p><img height="250" alt="Members of Khuan Yee and Hong De with the bridal couple outside Gold Leaf restaurant." width="376" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/VinEmWed0007.JPG" />The Hong De Lion Dance Association initiated our new 'Wedding Lions' at the wedding of one of our Committee members last Saturday.  The new lions were dotted in the morning by the wedding couple with the traditional 'lion dotting poem' being read out by the father of the groom.  Later that night, at Gold Leaf restaurant in Burwood, the lion dance was peformed by members of Hong De and Khuan Yee for over 250 guests.  We would all like to wish Vincent and Emily, <em>'Congratulations and every best wishes for their future lives together!</em>'<br /> Youtube video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOvwp5NMknI">link</a>.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/90/Hong-De-Wedding.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/90/Hong-De-Wedding.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/90/Hong-De-Wedding.aspx Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:49:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=90 <p><img height="166" alt="Crown Palladium" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/Crown0004.JPG" />We were priviledged to perform for the HK Economic and Trade CNY Function in the Palladium function room at Crown Casino last week.  As usual, all the A-list personalities in the Chinese community were present at the function.  Thanks for booking us Yvonne and a big thank you to Tim for co-ordinating the event.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/89/HK-Economic-and-Trade-CNY-Function-at-Crown.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/89/HK-Economic-and-Trade-CNY-Function-at-Crown.aspx Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:37:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=89 <p><img height="230" alt="VIP's at the event" width="345" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC03569.jpg" /><img height="230" alt="Khuan Yee on Jongs" width="153" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC03829.jpg" />On Sunday 8th February, the fourteenth day of Chinese New Year, the first ever Chinese New Year Festival was held in Kingsway, Glen Waverley.  Hong De Lions were joined by the Khuan Yee Lion Dance Association in several performances during the day from 12 pm until 9 pm.   The Hong De Lion Dance Association would like to thank 'Monash Chinese Events Organising Committee Inc' <font size="2">a</font>nd the City of Monash for hosting the event.  Also to Vincent Chow for securing us for the event and Susie Wickes for event management.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/87/Chinese-New-Year-and-Lantern-Festival-Glen-Waverley.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/87/Chinese-New-Year-and-Lantern-Festival-Glen-Waverley.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/87/Chinese-New-Year-and-Lantern-Festival-Glen-Waverley.aspx Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:54:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=87 <p><img height="233" alt="Khim (President of FCA), Heidi Victoria (Member for Bayswater), Vincent and Cecilia" width="350" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC02724.jpg" />On Sunday 1st February, Hong De lions travelled to Wantirna to perform at CAV's Chinese New Year Banquet function.  The event opened with a two-lion and Dai Tou Fut performance.  The Member for Bayswater, Heidi Victoria was a special guest at the function.  Thanks Vincent and Khim Chow for inviting us to perform for the first time at CAV.  Hope you enjoyed the show!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/86/Chinese-Association-of-Victoria.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/86/Chinese-Association-of-Victoria.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/86/Chinese-Association-of-Victoria.aspx Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:29:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=86 <p><img height="250" alt="" width="167" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/FPS2.jpg" /><img height="250" alt="FPS Director" width="167" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC01868.jpg" />The Hong De Lions performed at the annual Chinese New Year function for FPS at Shark Fin House on Friday 30th January.  FPS had booked out the ground floor for their staff and clients.  By the time of our performance at around 9pm, the party was in full swing.  We would like to thank Sam Aparo, Director of FPS for inviting us to perform at their function and also a big thanks to Paula and Karen who helped cleared our shipment from Malaysia in such an efficient manner.  Thanks also for bringing our newly fumigated drums to the function.  Much appreciated.  See you again next year!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/85/Famous-Pacific-Shipping-Function.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/85/Famous-Pacific-Shipping-Function.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/85/Famous-Pacific-Shipping-Function.aspx Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:13:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=85 <p><img height="200" alt="7 beers 'cheng' at China Tea, Point Cook" width="133" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/CTea6.jpg" /><img height="200" alt="Double string of crackers going off with a double bang at China Tea" width="133" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/CTeaCrackers.jpg" />So that the 'burbs' do not miss out, the Hong De lions visited restaurants in Brighton, Bentleigh, Malvern, Hawthorn, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Caroline Springs and as far as Geelong over the Chinese New Year period.  We would like to thank the following restaurants for booking us: Grand Pavilion, Seven Stars, Fongs, Ginger House, Ripples Seafood and BBQ, Sichuan Dining Room, Beijing Star, Jade Stream, China Tea, Coco Chine Point Cook, Coco Chine Caroline Springs and Man Bo Tower.  We will see you again next Chinese New Year! </p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/84/Lions-in-the-Suburbs.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/84/Lions-in-the-Suburbs.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/84/Lions-in-the-Suburbs.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:51:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=84 <p><img height="187" alt="Burst of the cracker head roll at Old Town Kopitiam on Chinese New Year/Australia Day" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/RS0001_1.JPG" />Over the last week during Chinese New Year, Hong De lions could be found at several restaurants and businesses around the city area.  Some of those included Quanjude, Shoya, Westlake, Chinatown Gift City, Old Town Kopitiam, Target Centre, Paramount Health and Spa, East Imperial, Opium Den, SYN Bar, Kaka, Oriental Express Travel and FMSA Architects.  Some of the daytime performances gathered a huge crowd, especially when we performed at Kopitiam on Australia Day.  Please click below to see all the photos from some of our performances.<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX5MNev_b3I&feature=channel_page">Montage</a> video of all our performances during Chinese NewYear.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/83/Lions-in-the-City.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/83/Lions-in-the-City.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/83/Lions-in-the-City.aspx Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:56:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=83 <p><img height="200" alt="" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/ChoiLan3.jpg" />Hong Kong celebrity cuisine critic, and film producer, Choi Lan was in Melbourne this week.  He is leading a gourmet restaurant tour of Melbourne.  The Hong De Lion was asked for an impromptu performance for him when he happened to be having lunch at the same restaurant as the team during a break between performances.  Our team created a bit of noise in Chinatown as we started outside Westlake and proceeded upstairs to greet Choi Lan.  He was pleasantly surprised and graced us with a group photo afterwards.  Later that night, he was with his tour group in Shoya and he dotted our new Futsan lion outside the restaurant. <br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3BCl8M5-_A">Youtube link</a> to Westlake performance</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/82/Choi-Lan-in-Chinatown.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/82/Choi-Lan-in-Chinatown.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/82/Choi-Lan-in-Chinatown.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:30:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=82 <p><img height="200" alt="" width="300" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/AustDay1.jpg" />The Hong De Lions joined the 'Flags of all Nations' parade on Swanston Street for Australia Day which also co-incided with the first day of the Lunar New Year.  The Australia Day 'People's March' was represented by dozens of Victorian cultural and ethnic groups.  The Hong De Lions led the 'Federation of Chinese Association' part of the parade along with the FCA Dragons and the CAV drumming ensemble.</p> <p><a href="http://player.sbs.com.au/naca/#/naca/wna/Latest/playlist/Proud-day-for-newest-Australians/">Link</a> to SBS News<br /> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5rSubZ5t7Y">Youtube link</a> of our performance</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/81/Australia-Day-Parade.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/81/Australia-Day-Parade.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/81/Australia-Day-Parade.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:11:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=81 <p><img height="200" alt="" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/MelbAirport3.jpg" />Over four days during Chinese New Year, members of the Hong De Lion dance team made their way to the airport by 6am and performed for 3 to 5 hours every day.  It is unusual for a lion dance team to perform this early, but we were there to entertain in the international arrivals and departures area.  The lion was a familiar sight to all staff at the airport every morning.  It was hard for us to keep the noise level down, but we managed.  Although it was hard work, especially after a late night the night before, we all had a great time.  A special thanks to Kate for making the whole experience interesting and worthwhile.  We are trying to catch up on lack of sleep at the moment!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/80/Melbourne-Airport.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/80/Melbourne-Airport.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/80/Melbourne-Airport.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:33:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=80 <p><img height="300" alt="" width="200" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/Phreac2.jpg" />The Hong De lion entertained guests at the PHREAC CNY party boarding Lady Cutler boat cruise.  Our lion performed on Docklands pier for guests before boarding to retrieve his food for the night.  The food was in the form of a lettuce hung dangerously over the front of the boat.  This was retrieved without the lion going overboard!  Later a string of firecrackers was let off to entertain the crowd.</p> <p>Thanks David for booking us, we all had a great time!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/79/PHREAC-Chinese-New-Year-Function.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/79/PHREAC-Chinese-New-Year-Function.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/79/PHREAC-Chinese-New-Year-Function.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:09:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=79 <p><img height="156" alt="" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/RS0003.jpg" />Our lion went all the way to Monash to perform at the Chinese Professionals Club of Australia Chinese New Year function at Clayton Hall.  The evening of entertainment opened with our lion dance performance.  There were over 200 guests at the function.</p> <p>Thank you to Mr Liu for booking us.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/78/CPCA-Chinese-New-Year-Function.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/78/CPCA-Chinese-New-Year-Function.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:02:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=78 <p><img height="300" alt="" width="200" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/Chasers1.jpg" />During the Chinese New Year weekend, our lion went clubbing to Chasers Nightclub in South Yarra.  Despite being an Asian that night, our lion did not pick up.  Oh well, better luck next time!</p> <p>Thanks Thai for booking our lion!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/77/The-lion-went-clubbing.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/77/The-lion-went-clubbing.aspx Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:57:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=77 <p><img height="228" alt="With Ian Tran from Transform Sports and Spinal " width="200" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2009/cropDSC_7875.jpg" />The Hong De lion visited the pool today at the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre to help celebrate the opening of Transform Sports and Spinal Clinic.  The lion entertained visitors at the pool with a lion dance inside the centre and played with some children swimming in the pool.  The lion dance ended with a traditonal lighting of a string of firecrackers to scare away all evil spirits for the new year.  Thank you to Ian Tran for booking us, we certainly had a lot of fun at the Centre!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/75/Maribyrnong-Aquatic-Centre.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/75/Maribyrnong-Aquatic-Centre.aspx Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:07:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=75 <p><img height="166" alt="Hong De performers with Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts Club" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2009/DSC_7869_1.JPG" /></p> <p>Hong De Lion's first performance for Chinese New Year 2009 kicked off yesterday with two performances for the 'Ip Man' movie premiere at Hoyts Highpoint and Melbourne Central.  Hoyts will be showing a limited season of a traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu movie starring Donnie Yen - try and see it before it disappears.  A must for all Wing Chun enthusiasts!  We used our new Futsan lion for the first time in Highpoint during the daytime premiere and our two Hoksan lions for the nightime premiere.  Movie-goers were treated to a lion dance performance followed by a Wing Chun demonstration by the Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts School.  The wooden dummy used for the demonstration was supplied by Tan's Martial Arts.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/74/First-Performance-2009.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/74/First-Performance-2009.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/74/First-Performance-2009.aspx Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:56:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=74 <p>Hong De Lion Dance Association in conjunction with the Melbourne Chinese Martial Arts Club will be perfoming at the Melbourne premieres of the 'Ip Man Movie' starring Donnie Yen on Thursday 22nd January.  The first daytime premiere event will be held at Hoyts Highpoint at 1:30 pm, screening time is at 2:00pm.  The night premiere event will be held at Hoyts Melbourne Central at 9:00pm, screening time is at 9:30pm. </p> <p><a href="http://www.ipman-movie.com">Link </a>to Ip Man Movie website.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/73/Ip-Man-Movie-Melbourne-Premiere.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/73/Ip-Man-Movie-Melbourne-Premiere.aspx Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:01:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=73 <p><img height="250" alt="" width="166" align="right" src="/Portals/5/cropDSC_7000.jpg" />The Hong De Lion was at Epping Plaza today for the <strong><em>Santa Arrival Parade</em></strong>.  The multicultural event started with Bollywood dancers, followed by our lion dance and then Greek dancers.  We joined the parade with Elves, a giant Christmas angel, Santa's magical Toy Band and Dora the Explorer and led the way to Santa's House.  The lion was mobbed  and mauled by lots of children at the end of the parade!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/71/Santa-Parade-at-Epping-Plaza.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/71/Santa-Parade-at-Epping-Plaza.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/71/Santa-Parade-at-Epping-Plaza.aspx Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:01:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=71 <p><img height="250" alt="Drunken Lion " width="209" align="left" src="/Portals/5/cropDSC_6973.jpg" /></p> <p> </p> <p>The Hong De Lion was at Cho Gao tonight to help promote 'Tiger Beer'.  The lion performed for all the customers in the various rooms and was later offered a 'Tiger Beer'.  After drinking the beer, the lion performed a drunken routine outside on the balcony. </p> <p>Thanks to Ayaka and Anna for booking us tonight, we had fun doing the performance!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/70/Dance-of-the-Tiger.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/70/Dance-of-the-Tiger.aspx Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:48:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=70 <p><img height="193" alt="" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/cropDSC_6909.jpg" />On Saturday 15th November, the Hong De Lions awakened the sleepy Dai Loong (Millenium Dragon) at the Chinese Museum and led the dragon down Bourke Street for the Myer Christmas parade.  The parade was watched by over 40,000 enthusiatic spectators and ended in front of the Myer store in Bourke Street Mall.  A big thanks to Ms Eng Lim (President of Dai Loong Association) for asking us to participate in this exciting event.  We had a great time!</p> <p>We do not have any photos of us in the parade as we were not allowed to take any, so if anyone has taken any photos, please <a href="http://www.hongdelion.com.aumailto:admin@hongdelion.com.au">email</a> us.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/67/Myer-Christmas-Parade.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/67/Myer-Christmas-Parade.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/67/Myer-Christmas-Parade.aspx Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:36:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=67 <p><img height="166" alt="Team Melbourne dinner at Dragon Boat on the Yarra" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/TMelb0003.JPG" />The Hong De Lion was present at the first campaign for Lord Mayor fundraising event for <a href="http://votegarysinger.com">Team Melbourne</a> tonight at Dragon Boat Palace.  Over 200 guests were present and John So, the current Lord Mayor was a special VIP guest at the event.  Team Melbourne consists of Gary Singer (Lord Mayor candidate), Joanne Painter (Deputy Lord Mayor candidate), Ken Ong, Jerome Borazio, Trent Symth and Marion Adler-Bishop (Councillor candidates).  The Hong De Lion donated the performance tonight and all red packets collected by the lion were donated to the campaign.  We wish Team Melbourne all the best in the forthcoming Council elections.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/66/Team-Melbourne-Dinner.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/66/Team-Melbourne-Dinner.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/66/Team-Melbourne-Dinner.aspx Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:41:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=66 <p><img height="187" alt="Lord Mayor John So and Deng Sifu" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/RS0001_3.jpg" />Hong De Lion Dance would like to congratulate De Sheng Lim, Alex Pang, Jason Lim, Zhen Sheng Lim and Jacqueline Erasmus on the opening of 'Aperture Studios' and 'Ink Style' in Lincoln Street, Richmond today.  The ceremony started with the lighting of firecrackers and a lion dance blessing of the studio.  The Lord Mayor of Melbourne John So and the Member for Clayton Hong Lim MP were amongst special invited guests at the opening.  Well done to the Lim family!</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/65/Aperture-Studios-and-Ink-Style-Opening.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/65/Aperture-Studios-and-Ink-Style-Opening.aspx Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:18:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=65 <p>Our episode of 'The Chopping Block' was finally aired on Tuesday night on Channel Nine.  This episode was taped back in September and we finally got to watch it this week!  Congratulations to 'China House' restaurant for winning the competition.  Condolences for the Romagnino family (Pizza Navona) for the passing away of Mama Rosa last week.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/64/The-Chopping-Block.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/64/The-Chopping-Block.aspx Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:37:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=64 <p><img height="165" alt="Arts Centre" width="250" align="left" src="/Portals/5/ANZ0001_1.JPG" />The <strong>Hong De Lion Dance</strong> team performed a floor show at the ANZ Pavilion at the Arts Centre on Thursday 23rd October for a corporate booking with over 200 guests.  The show featured our Buddha performer, entertaining the audience with his antics and teasing the two hungry lions.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/62/ANZ-Pavilion.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/62/ANZ-Pavilion.aspx Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:41:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=62 <p><img height="188" alt="Cho Gao, Melbourne Central" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/RS0004_1.jpg" />The <strong>Hong De Lion</strong> dance performers joined in to celebrate Cho Gao's first birthday on Saturday 18th October in Melbourne Central.  We performed twice during the night entertaining guests at the restaurant.  This is the second time this year that we have performed in Melbourne Central!</p> <p> </p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/61/Cho-Gaos-First-Birthday.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/61/Cho-Gaos-First-Birthday.aspx Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:29:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=61 <p><img height="266" alt="Hong De with Chinese Youth League" width="400" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/DSC_6140.JPG" />The third <strong>Market City Lion Dance and Martial Arts Festival</strong> was held on Saturday 11th October in Sydney.  The event was organised by <strong>Chinese Youth League</strong> and sponsored by Market City.  Participants in the event included <strong>Australian Jow Ga Academy</strong>, <strong>Pei Lei Wushu Association</strong>, <strong>Jin Wu Koon</strong>, <strong>Khuan Yee Lion Dance</strong> (QLD) and <strong>Hong De</strong> <strong>Lion Dance</strong> (VIC).  Various lion dance, dragon dance and martial arts performances kept crowds at Market City entertained .  Thank you to Ken Wong, president of CYL for inviting us to perform.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/60/Market-City-LionFest08-Sydney.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/60/Market-City-LionFest08-Sydney.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/60/Market-City-LionFest08-Sydney.aspx Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:15:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=60 <p><img alt="" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/VUT0002.JPG" /></p> <p>The Hong De Lion was at the Footscray Park Campus of Victoria University for Multicultural Week.  The Lion dance marked the start of Multicultural activities at the University organised by the International Students Association.  The lunchtime activities starts today, continues with a food festival tomorrow ending with a concert on Thursday night in Building M.  This is our second performance this year on the same campus, it was great to see some familiar faces in the crowd again!  Thanks Toaha for organising the event!</p> <p> </p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/59/Victoria-University-Multicultural-Week.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/59/Victoria-University-Multicultural-Week.aspx Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:14:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=59 <p><img height="233" alt="" width="350" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/olympic_parade_2008_-_058.jpg" />Last Wednesday, our Olympic heroes were welcomed by a crowd of about 5000 along Swanston Street.  There were 100 Beijing athletes and 51 medallists.  The Hong De lions were at the start, leading the parade.  A few members of the Hong De Lion Dance Association performed a year ago at the Melbourne launch of 'One Year to Go' and this year's launch of  '100 days to go' to the Beijing Olympics.  Some even travelled to Canberra to perform at the Olympics Torch Relay this year.  So it was good to be present for the last of the official Olympics event to welcome back a very sucessful Australian Olympics Team. <br /> Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi!</p> <p> </p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/58/Happy-Homecoming-Parade-17th-Sep.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/58/Happy-Homecoming-Parade-17th-Sep.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/58/Happy-Homecoming-Parade-17th-Sep.aspx Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:30:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=58 <p><font color="#ff6600"><strong><img height="166" alt="" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/CCPC0022.JPG" /></strong></font>Hong De Lions<font color="#ff6600"> </font>were present today to help open the new Coco Chine restaurant at the Point Cook Town Centre.  The noise of the performance gathered a crowd of on-lookers at the newly opened Centre.  The lions blessed the restaurant and performed for specially invited guests inside the restaurant.  The performance ended with a string of Chinese firecrackers, much to the delight of the on-lookers.  Our next performance at the restaurant will be next Chinese New Year, so looking forward to it!  Congratulations Ken, on the opening of the new restaurant!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/57/Coco-Chine-Opening-at-Point-Cook.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/57/Coco-Chine-Opening-at-Point-Cook.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/57/Coco-Chine-Opening-at-Point-Cook.aspx Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:04:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=57 <p> Hong De L<img height="166" alt="" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/MelbU0012.JPG" />ion dance performers were at Melbourne University on 2nd September to perform for the Festivals of Nations, organised by the Melbourne University Overseas Students Service.  The Festivals of Nations was opened by a lion dance performing the 'seven stars around the moon' cheng.  The seven stars were represented by mandarins and a lettuce took the central position as the moon.  The lion delighted invited guests and a big crowd of on-lookers by throwing the lucky mandarins to them.  Thank you to Sebrina for organising the very sucessful event.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/56/Festivals-of-Nations.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/56/Festivals-of-Nations.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/56/Festivals-of-Nations.aspx Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=56 <p><img height="225" alt="On the red carpet in Melbourne Central" width="150" align="left" src="/Portals/5/DSC08333.jpg" />Hong De lions were at Melbourne Central tonight for the Melbourne premiere of Mummy 3 - Tomb of the the Dragon Emperor, starring Brendan Fraser, Luke Ford, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh.  Two of the stars (Brendan Fraser and Luke Ford) were present tonight at the red carpet event at Hoyts Cinemas, Melbourne Central.  The lions greeted Brendan and Luke and escorted them into Cinema One.</p> <p><a href="http://villagecinemas.com.au/VTV.asp">Link </a>to Village Cinemas website with a clip of the night's events.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e7QoWfRrpI">Link </a>to our vdo clip of the lion dance performances that night.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/55/Mummy-3-Premiere.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/55/Mummy-3-Premiere.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/55/Mummy-3-Premiere.aspx Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:03:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=55 <p><img height="289" alt="Sifu and Simu with all the lion dance students from 1982 to 2008" width="400" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/RScropDSC_5143.jpg" />There were over 60 guests celebrating Deng Chi Tang Sifu's birthday yesterday at Westlake restaurant.  Special guests include Ron Lim, Master Tang Lai Wei (Tai Chi For Life), Sifu's son Calvin Deng who flew back from Macau for the occasion and lion dance students.  Special mention for all the students from the 80's who turned up for the event and especially to those who are still actively involved in lion dancing.  We also celebrated Sifu's 26th year in Melbourne, he has been a familiar face at all the Chinese New Year Festivals in Chinatown since 1983. </p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/54/Deng-Sifus-65th-Birthday.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/54/Deng-Sifus-65th-Birthday.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/54/Deng-Sifus-65th-Birthday.aspx Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:28:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=54 <p><img height="333" alt="" width="250" align="right" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/IMG_2423.jpg" />The Hong De Lion Dancers performed on two occasions at Monash University, Clayton Campus during Open Day Week.  The first performance was on Thursday 31st July at night and the second on Sunday 3rd August during the day.  The night performance ended with the sound of firecrackers and the day performance started with a Hoksan drum routine.  We performed using out new lions and drum on both days.  Thank you to the Monash Students Association for organising the event (Wendy, E-Thing and May).</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/53/Monash-University-Open-Day.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/53/Monash-University-Open-Day.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/53/Monash-University-Open-Day.aspx Sun, 03 Aug 2008 05:24:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=53 <p> <img height="199" width="300" align="left" border="5" alt="" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/DSC_4637.jpg" /></p> <p>The Hong De Lion Dance Association performed at Victoria University, Nicholson Campus on Wednesday 23rd July as part of Multicultural Fesitivities during lunchtime.  The lion performed in the cafeteria for the students.  Thank you to Jenny Cleary for organising the event.</p> <p> </p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/52/Victoria-University-23rd-July-2008.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/52/Victoria-University-23rd-July-2008.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/52/Victoria-University-23rd-July-2008.aspx Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:45:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=52 <p><img height="199" alt="" width="300" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/DSC_4595.jpg" />Members of the Hong De Lion Dance Association joined over 1500 guests at the Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance Association Anniversary Dinner in Sungei Way, KL.  Most guests travelled by coach immediately after the closing ceremony at Genting to attend the dinner.  Due to our late arrival, we missed the 5-drum routine, but were in time to watch Loong Sing's dragon performance and Khuan Loke's 2 lion performance on jongs.  Congratulations on your birthday celebrations - Khuan Loke!  Thank you for looking after us in KL!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/51/Khuan-Lokes-6th-Anniversary-Celebrations.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/51/Khuan-Lokes-6th-Anniversary-Celebrations.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/51/Khuan-Lokes-6th-Anniversary-Celebrations.aspx Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:25:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=51 <p>After three days of competition with participating teams from several countries, the Eastern Lion King was awarded to Kun Seng Keng Team D from Muar, Johor, Malaysia and the Western Lion King to Leung's White Crane from San Francisco, USA. <br /> Final results are as follows:<img height="232" alt="KSK Team D" width="350" align="right" src="/Portals/5/DSC_4535.jpg" /></p> <ol> <li>Kun Seng Keng D (MAL) - 9.34</li> <li>Kun Seng Keng E  (MAL) - 9.16</li> <li>Nam Sieng (SIN) - 9.13</li> <li>Gor Chor (MAL) - (9.23) 9.13</li> <li>White Crane (USA) - 9.06</li> <li>Dragon Phoenix (IND) - 9.04</li> <li>Zhongsan (CHN) - (9.01) 6.71</li> <li>Wei Yong (SIN) - (8.93) 6.63</li> </ol><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/50/Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Final-Results.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/50/Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Final-Results.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/50/Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Final-Results.aspx Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:14:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=50 <p>A total of 14 teams competed at the Arena of Stars in Genting today for the 8th World Lion Dance Championships.  Results are as follows for Day 2 of the Competition....</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/49/Genting-Day-2-Preliminary-Results.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/49/Genting-Day-2-Preliminary-Results.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/49/Genting-Day-2-Preliminary-Results.aspx Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:24:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=49 <p>A total of 14 teams competed at the Arena of Stars in Genting today for the 8th World Lion Dance Championships.  Results are as follows for Day 1 of the Competition....</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/48/Genting-Day-1-Preliminary-Results.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/48/Genting-Day-1-Preliminary-Results.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/48/Genting-Day-1-Preliminary-Results.aspx Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:24:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=48 <p>Team list for the event is now finalised.  Preliminary rounds will be held on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July at the Genting Highlands, KL, Malaysia.  The Australian teams competing will be Khuan Yee Lion Dance from Brisbane and a combined team (Chinese Youth League and Jin Wu Koon) from Sydney.  For the first time at this Championship, the 'jong' setup will be in a standard formation, in a cross pattern.  Teams are have the flexibility to elect which side they wish to perform on, the only condition (apart from time limitations) is that they have to reach the centre of the cross.</p> <p>We wish all the Aussie teams well in the competition.  The final for the event will be held on Sunday 20th July.  Scores from the event will be posted on our website.</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.genting.com.my/en/live_ent/2008/wliondance/">Link</a> to the Championship Details.</<a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/47/8th-Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Championship.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/47/8th-Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Championship.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/47/8th-Genting-World-Lion-Dance-Championship.aspx Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:51:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=47 <p>Members of the Hong De Lion Dance Association in collaboration with the Chinese Masonic Society performed in Melbourne Chinatown to raise money for earthquake relief in Sichuan, China.  We raised more than $20,000 from restaurants and tin collections on the day.  The money will be presented to the Chinese Consulate this week.  A big thanks to all the members who volunteered their services for the day!</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/46/Earthquake-Appeal-1st-June-2008.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/46/Earthquake-Appeal-1st-June-2008.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/46/Earthquake-Appeal-1st-June-2008.aspx Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=46 <p><img height="250" alt="" width="173" align="left" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/IMG_8396.jpg" /></p> <p> <img height="250" alt="" width="148" align="top" src="/Portals/5/2008Pics/IMG_8426.jpg" /></p> <p>The Hong De Lion Dance Association performed its inaugural performance on Wednesday 14th May at the opening of Cathay Pacific's new office in Queen Street.  The lion performed a traditional pineapple 'cheng' with lucky oranges.</p> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/45/First-Performance.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/45/First-Performance.aspx Tue, 20 May 2008 13:40:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=45 <p>Three members from the Hong De Lion Dance Association spent a weekend with the Khuan Yee Lion Dance team in Queensland.  We were lucky to not only train with them but also watched a 'jong' performance for the Buddha birthday celebrations at the Suncorp Piazza in Southbank, Brisbane.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/44/Weekend-with-Khuan-Yee-1st-4th-May.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/44/Weekend-with-Khuan-Yee-1st-4th-May.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/44/Weekend-with-Khuan-Yee-1st-4th-May.aspx Tue, 20 May 2008 13:11:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=44 <p>On the first weekend in April, two representatives from the Hong De Lion Dance Association attended a course in Brisbane conducted by Sifu Siow Ho Phiew on Lion Dance judging.  The course was well attended by representatives from Perth, Victoria, NSW as well as Queensland.  Not only did we learnt a lot from the course, it gave us a chance to get to know lion dancers from other states.  We would like to thank Charles Nee from Khuan Yee Lion Dance for organising this course.</p><a href=http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/43/Lion-Dance-Judging-Course-April-5th-6th-2008.aspx>More...</a> http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/43/Lion-Dance-Judging-Course-April-5th-6th-2008.aspx admin@hongdelion.com.au http://www.hongdelion.com.au/en/Home/tabid/152/EntryId/43/Lion-Dance-Judging-Course-April-5th-6th-2008.aspx Tue, 20 May 2008 12:58:00 GMT http://www.hongdelion.com.au/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=43