Traditional Chinese welcome for Queensland Cabinet
The Chinese Community in Brisbane marked the first Cabinet meeting of the new Bligh Government with a Lion Dance outside the Executive Building on Monday 30 March 2009.
The Lion Dance has been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years and is performed on auspicious occasions, particularly inaugural events. The lion, a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune, chases away evil spirits and brings happiness, longevity and good luck.
The Queensland Chinese Forum presented a cheque for $23,061 to the Premier's Flood Relief Appeal.
Left to right: Ms Linda Meng, Mainland Chinese Societies; Ms Frances Wang, Australia Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce (Qld); Mr Robert Zee, Queensland Chinese United Council Ltd; Abbess Master Chueh Shan, Buddha's Light International Association of Qld; Premier Anna Bligh; Mr Ren Gongping, Consul-General, Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China; Mr Peter Low OAM, Honorary President, Queensland Chinese Forum; Mr Bap Romano; and Sergeant Jim Bellos, Cross Cultural Liaison Officer, Queensland Police Service.
Abbess Master Chueh Shan, Buddha's Light International Association of Qld, makes a presentation to Premier Anna Bligh. The wording was written by Ven Master Hsin Yun, Founding Master, Buddha's Light International Association of Qld for the Year of Ox. The English translation is "Earnest Cultivation Yields Fruitful Harvest".
Last updated Friday, May 21, 2010
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