The 2025 Lunar New Year Festival at Eastwood Oval, hosted by the City of Ryde, was a great success. Thousands gathered at Eastwood Oval to enjoy the spectacular dragon dance and high-pole lion dance.Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu was honoured to join the Grand Opening and Lion Eye-Dotting Ceremony alongside Mayor Trenton Brown, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns, NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman, and VIPs from Federal and NSW Parliaments, Ryde City Council, academia, the cultural industry, and the NSW Consular Corps.
PM Albanese emphasized that “people” are Australia’s most valuable asset. He highlighted that Australia’s diverse communities are not only the backbone of society and co-authors of the Australian story but also play a key role in connecting Australia to the world, strengthening its international image and influence.
Mayor Trenton Brown and NSW Premier Chris Minns expressed their gratitude to communities of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds for their contributions. They recognized the energy and vibrancy these communities bring to the economy and how they embody Australia’s spirit of diversity and inclusivity.
The Taiwanese community once again seized the opportunity to showcase Taiwan’s unique cultural traditions. We were proud to see the Taiwanese Indigenous group “Formosa”, in collaboration with DCS International of NSW and Australia, deliver a stunning performance that earned resounding applause.
