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BA3370/115-126 : Photographer's captions and notes
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BA3370/115 : The Perth Chinese New Year Festival in 2023 closed off part of James Street which was lined with food and drink vendors, and stalls like this promoting education migration
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BA3370/116 : Performers making their way to the start of the procession
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BA3370/117 : A large media presence is gathered around WA’s new Liberal Leader Libby Mettam at the Chung Wah Community Care stall
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BA3370/118 : Performers waiting in the shade during official opening of Chinese New Year parade
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BA3370/119 : The pretty parasols of the Little Apple Happy Dance Troupe attracted a lot of attention and soon many photographers gather to take their picture
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BA3370/120 : The Dragon Dance is a highlight for the crowd and here performers from the Chung Wah Dragon and Dance Troup shade themselves with the dragon as they wait to perform at the opening ceremony
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BA3370/121 : The Dragon Dance makes its way down James Street toward the Cultural Centre with delighted crowds gathering either side to see it pass
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BA3370/122 : Chung Wah Lion and Dragon Dance Group are part of the festival procession
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BA3370/123 : Chinese Community Association WA Lion Troupe are part of the procession
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BA3370/124 : The WA Chinese National Dance Group were a colour addition in their colourful long sleeves which they waved as they walked in procession
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BA3370/125 : Golden arch at the corner of James and William Streets
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BA3370/126 : The WA Police Band was part of the procession of performers
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Summary
Photographs of Chinese New Year celebrations in Northbridge, 29 January 2023. The festivities were organised by the WA Chung Wah Association and include The Dragon Dance Troupe, Lion Troupe, Little Apple Happy Dance Troupe, and the WA Chinese National Dance Group. The event attracted a crowd of thousands on a very hot January day and James Street was lined with food and drink vendors, as well as stalls promoting education migration. These colourful and vibrant photographs document WA’s Chinese New Year celebrations for the Year of the Rabbit and include a media conference with WA’s new Liberal Leader Libby Mettam at the Chung Wah Community Care stall.
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BA3370/115-126
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