Monday, 11 April 2011

VIVA Grampians Pyrenees Multicultural Festival


Opening 2011 Viva festival by Mayor Andrea Marian and Chinese Consul General Mr Shi Weiqiang with Festival Director Julie Kilpatrick

Ararat has held the very successful Grampians Pyrenees VIVA Festival for the past two years. Gum San has been a part of each festival teaching people of all ages how to make lotus flowers and jumping frogs.
Children making lotus flowers with Gum San volunteer Anne

Local police take part with residents

Nigeria

Pakistan

Philipines
The festival showcases the multicultural mix of our community with food and entertainment.
Chinese food on the go
Traditional English
Local Police cook Croatian food















Entertainers kept the crowds interested all day
Hong De Lion Dancers

Philipina Dancers
Japanese Drummers
Stilt Walker





Monday, 14 February 2011

Gum San Celebrates

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre in Ararat, Victoria, Australia was established in 2001. It was created to commemorate the founding of our city. We are the only city in Australia founded by Chinese and in 2011 we are celebrating our 10th anniversary with events throughout the year.