The 2025 Chatswood China Fun Mid-Autumn Cultural Festival was successfully held on 12 October 2025 at Victoria Avenue Pedestrian Mall, Chatswood. The event was hosted by the Union of Multicultural Australian Association (UMCA), with strong support from Multicultural NSW and Willoughby City Council.
Celebrated under the theme “Full Moon, United Communities”, the festival brought together lion dances, traditional dance performances, intangible cultural heritage showcases, cultural market stalls, and interactive community activities. The event attracted a large number of local residents and visitors, creating a vibrant atmosphere that reflected the spirit of reunion, joy, and cultural sharing associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A number of government representatives and community leaders attended the opening ceremony, including representatives from the Australian Federal and New South Wales Parliaments, Willoughby City Council, and Chinese cultural institutions within the Sydney consular district. Speakers acknowledged the festival’s positive contribution to multicultural exchange and community cohesion, and recognised the long-standing contributions of the Chinese community to local social and cultural life.
Willoughby City Deputy Mayor Angelo Rozos commended the successful delivery of the event, noting that the Mid-Autumn Cultural Festival not only showcased the richness of Chinese culture but also highlighted the inclusiveness and vitality of the Chatswood community. He expressed appreciation for the active role played by the Chinese community in cultural preservation and community development.
As part of the cultural exchange program, a delegation from Maoming City, Guangdong Province, presented a commemorative artwork as a gesture of friendship, symbolising the enduring sister-city relationship and ongoing people-to-people exchanges between Maoming and Willoughby. The presentation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening friendship through culture and connecting communities through the arts.
Traditional Hung Kuen (洪拳) martial arts performances from Maoming, along with other Chinese cultural programs, added depth and authenticity to the festival and were warmly received by the audience.
As the host organisation, UMCA played a key bridging role, connecting local government, multicultural communities, and international cultural partners. By facilitating collaboration between councils, community groups, and overseas delegations, UMCA continues to serve as a platform for cultural dialogue, community engagement, and people-to-people exchange.
UMCA reaffirmed its commitment to delivering inclusive multicultural festivals and community programs that promote understanding, cooperation, and shared celebration among diverse communities, contributing to a more inclusive and harmonious multicultural Australia.
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