Australia China Friendship Society

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Made in China 2.0 Originally commissioned for Asia T**A in 2020, Made in China 2.0 premiered to sold-out audiences at Malthouse Theatre. Since then, this critically acclaimed work has toured globally in Boston (ArtsEmerson), Adelaide, and the Netherlands.

Hidden Treasures Exhibition

IAC | Hidden Treasures Virtual Gallery “If you are a collector, let other people share your pride and joy. Don’t sprinkle your collection out of sight…”

We are on display at Ross House Flinders Lane Melbourne

Interesting article from the ABC

'Winning the race': How China plans to meet its 2030 renewables target by the end of this month While Australia debates the merits of going nuclear and frustration grows over the slower-than-needed switch to solar and wind power, China's renewables rollout is breaking all the records.

For those who are interested but unable to attend the funeral of my mother Eunice Joyce Leong, here is the link to the video stream of the service which will begin on Thursday 6 June, 2024, at 09:45H: https://smct.org.au/view/952955376

I hope you can join us, but if you can’t, you are welcome to click on the link.

Kind regards,

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Friends and like minded people gather together at Ross House for a Yumcha with tea supplied by Tower Liu from the fist picking of this years crop.
We all look forward to similar events, so be on the lookout for our up and coming concert and our annual gala dinner (guest speakers to be announced).

It is with the greatest sadness I share with you that this afternoon at 15:55H my beloved mother Eunice Joyce Leong passed away quietly, peacefully whilst asleep.
I will post details later.

ACFS and Chinese Consulate meet and greet

On Thursday May 2 the Victorian branch of the Australia China Friendship Society was honored with a visit from representatives of the Chinese Consulate in Melbourne, including the new Counsel General Fang Xinwen at Ross House in Melbourne. The main purpose of the meeting was to strengthen friendship and understanding between the people of Australia and the Consulate. Together we enjoyed finest Green Tea from this year's first picking, thank you Tower.

ONLY THREE DAYS TO GO

DUMPLINGS! AND TEA TASTING
Come and join us and experience Yum Cha, the finest Green Tea from this year's first picking and the company of like minded people.
WHEN Sunday May 12 2024
WHERE Ross House 247/251 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
TIME 12.30 pm - 2.30 pm
TICKETS https://www.trybooking.com/CREOQ
PRICE $20.00 / ACFS members free of charge
RSVP [email protected] By May 5

Let governments of any persuasion take note:

This view of the Eiffel Tower for $1000 a month. Why Paris spends billions on public housing Despite facing the same pressures as other global cities, Paris has a deliberate strategy to retain its poorer citizens – and it spends a lot of money doing so.

Educational Opportunities in Australia China

The Chinese Government and Shanghai University are offering a range of educational opportunities for 2024. They range from post-secondary courses to Doctoral studies, titled SHUPL Foreign Students “One Belt and One Road” Scholarship. There are three categories of scholarship:

Chinese Government Scholarship
Full scholarship
Covering tuition, Expenses of accommodation, Monthly living allowance, comprehensive medical treatment insurance premium
Partial scholarship
One or more of the full scholarships

Shanghai Government Scholarship
Type A*
Covering tuition, Expenses of accommodation, Monthly living allowance, Comprehensive medical treatment insurance premium
Type B* Free of tuition, Comprehensive medical treatment insurance premium

One belt and one road scholarship
Type A* Free of tuition, expenses of accommodation
Type B* Free of tuition

Scholarships are divided into category A and category B.
Category A: including tuition, accommodation fee, living expenses and
comprehensive medical insurance.
Category B: including tuition and comprehensive medical insurance.

Programs offered are from the Schools of International law, Government, Economics and Management, Documentary Academy and Languages & Culture.

Further details can be found in our February Newsletter, contact [email protected]

Tibetan Tour

The lure of Lhasa, capital on the roof of the world, cannot be
under-estimated and it is truly a fascinating city, fully justifying its reputation. Dominated by the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Potala Palace and bustling with pilgrims circling the sacred Jokhang Temple, it is a feast for the senses. Travel in Tibet offers myriad possibilities. This is a world like no other, with one of the world's richest cultural and spiritual traditions along with some of the most spectacular landscapes on Earth, including its highest mountain,
one of its deepest gorges and is the source of many of Asia’s great rivers. Here people and deities inhabit the same landscape, both physical and mental. To travel across the incredible Tibetan Plateau is to venture into the realm of the gods. A world where colours are enhanced; the atmosphere a constant reminder that you truly are on the "Roof of the World”.

Option 1 Arrive Lhasa transfer to hotel (orientation walk depending on arrival time) welcome dinner / Yak Hotel x 4 nights. Visiting Drepung-Nechang, Sera & Potala Square

Option 2 following on from Option I (Lhasa visit)- visiting Yamdrok Lake & Karo-la glacier, Pelkhor Choede the great 15th century monastic complex plus Rombuk and Everest.

Departing Melbourne- Beijing 27th August, 2024.
Fast train from Beijing to Xining 29th August.
Soft sleeper train from Xining to Tibet 31st August.
Departure: Fly Beijing or Chengdu--Australia.
Depending on which option you take.

For more Info and full details of itinerary and train and flight costs please email [email protected]

Going through Dad's things was so sad, until I found this gem carefully folded (!!). He painted this at age 75 (he was 103 when he passed away last June 28, 2023).
My profound and sincere thanks to dear friend LIU Rendi (Tower) and Ms GUANG Mei Jie for putting this art into scroll form, a wonderful reminder of an astonishing person.

Some of you may have heard there was a fire at the Temple in South Melbourne. To set the record straight, it is *not* suspicious (we're not a tobacco/vape shop or a bikie HQ), it was probably as a result of the CNY activities and although the main worship area was totally destroyed, the tens of thousands of tablets of the ancestors are intact, despite minimal water damage. I'm devastated of course, but Dragons are as resourceful as they are powerful. My thanks to all who have supported us at this time. Heartbreaking but not spirit-breaking.

Annual General Meeting
Locations is, the Hayden Ray Smith room 4th Floor at Ross House and has been booked for 2.00 PM on Saturday 13 January 2024.
Access code to enter the building is : 1757. Mr Lev Lafayette is our guest speaker who will speak about the Second International Conference on green and innovation driven development in cities and towns recently held in Suzhou City. Formal business will followed by refreshments.
Nominations for Executive positions that were received for the scheduled meeting in December last, still stand.

Tuesday night's concert (Yan Huichang & Hong Kong Orchestra") at the Melbourne Town Hall lived up to expectations. From the "Dream of the Red Chamber" to "The Terra Cotta Warriors". Using a variety of traditional Chinese instruments, including, for the want of a better description, the Chinese version of the Cello, called the Gehu. "Ge" meaning revolutionary, and "Hu" derived from "Huqin 胡琴" the generic term for all Chinese bowed string instruments. The Gehu comes in two sizes, the Da-Gehu 大哥胡 (da meaning big) and the Diyin Gehu 低音哥胡 (diyin meaning low pitched or bass)。 Or course, also with the ever present erhu 二胡。 The concert concluded with a medley of Christmas Carrols on the wonderful Chinese instruments。

An interesting concert coming to Melbourne 19th December

Image China Concert (Melbourne) From The Dream of Red Chamber to The Terra Cotta Warriors Yan Huichang & Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra | HKCO Image China Concert (Melbourne) From The Dream of Red Chamber to The Terra Cotta Warriors Yan Huichang & Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Hi All
We have just been notified (copy below) that there will be a demonstration in the City tomorrow afternoon. This will mean that transport and car parking will be difficult to access, therefore the Executive have decided to postpone the AGM to the new year. In the meantime, watch out for our next newsletter.

On Sunday 26th November it is anticipated that demonstrations will occur with a march occurring from the State Library Victoria, starting at approximately Midday to 3pm. Possible route of the march is south along Swanston Street. Other possible streets affected: East along Bourke street to Parliament House or East on Flinders Street and arriving at Treasury Gardens. It is unknown how many protestors will be taking part, but it is expected that the demonstrations will cause disruptions to transport services, residents and businesses in the CBD during this period.



Many apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2023 ACFS Chinese Language & Culture Awards. Enjoy your prizes and welcome to the ACFS. Thank you to the Chinese Consulate-General for hosting the event, as well as the Chinese Teachers’ Association, representing our major Universities, for helping put this together

Annual General Meeting:
The good news is, the Hayden Ray Smith room 4th Floor at Ross House has been booked for 12.30 PM on Saturday 11 February 2023.
Access code to enter the building is : 7946. The meeting will probably be fairly brief followed by refreshments.
Nominations for Executive positions that were received for the scheduled meeting in November last, still stand.
Kind regards
Robin Matthews
Email: [email protected]
0411 285 488

It's our 70th Anniversary and you're all invited!
Apart from being one of the oldest Aust-China Friendship societies, we're also celebrating 50 years of the recognition of China by Australia.
To celebrate, we're having a big dinner at Red Emperor Restaurant, 131 Lt. Bourke Street, Melbourne.
Book through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acfs-70th-anniversary-gala-dinner-tickets-402273519927
or call 0411 285 488
Look forward to hearing from you!
Anthony.

ACFS 70th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner ACFS 70th Anniversary fundraising dinner