THE BENDIGO CHINESE ASSOCIATION
AIM TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE
CHINESE HERITAGE AND CULTURE
IN OUR COMMUNITY.

WELCOME!

The Bendigo Chinese Association has been a part of the Bendigo community since 1871. We strive to continue the ongoing traditions of performing charitable acts and working together with the Bendigo community.

Our respect for the community drives us to continue to promote goodwill and understanding between Chinese, Australians and people and groups of other nationalities.


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PARADE PARTICIPATION – EASTER 2025

 

JOIN THE 2025 DRAGON CHALLENGE

Make Easter 2025 one to remember, and nominate yourself and a friend to carry the world’s longest Imperial Dragon, Dai Gum Loong, in the 2025 Bendigo Easter Festival Gala Parade.
 
Registrations to carry Dai Gum Loong and participate in all aspects of the Bendigo Chinese Association Easter are now open.
To ensure a safe carrying experience, the Bendigo Chinese Association is calling for Dai Gum Loong dragon carriers to nominate a friend to carry a pole with them and share in the excitement of participating in this year’s Gala Parade.
All Dai Gum Loong carrier registration details can be found at www.goldendragonmuseum.org/registration/
 
To register for all other activities, people are encouraged to attend the Bendigo Chinese Association meeting rooms at 13 Bridge Street, Bendigo (on the corner of Cemetery Lane).
Come along every Tuesday from 4 pm—6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm—5 pm. Registrations open on Saturday, March 22nd, and will continue until Thursday, April 17th.
 
A range of age groups, from 8 years and up, are required to fill the various positions, including Lead, Princess, Philosophy, Military, and Dragon Attendants in both the Gala and Torchlight Parades.
70 regalia carrier positions are available for the Saturday Torchlight Parade and approximately 200 volunteers are required for the Sunday Gala Parade.
Both women and men will again carry Dai Gum Loong. Dai Gum Loong needs 130 dragon carriers to parade majestically through the streets of Bendigo.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved first-hand in the Bendigo Easter Festival.
For further information, please contact Doug Lougoon, President, on 0418 510 025 or Zoe Willis, Secretary, on
0490 525 832.