Chinese New Year 6-10 February Your guide to celebrations and events, plus a free souvenir poster
The Year of the Snake The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese Zodiac and symbolises wisdom, materialism and gracefulness. Year of the Snake 2013 is a financially lucky year for Snakes, as long as they avoid impulsive purchases. Snakes are extremely analytical and are effective at getting the things they want. They always have their own ways around achieving their goals; plotting and scheming effective solutions to reach their objectives. Their materialism means they prefer to be surrounded by the finer things in life. Snakes are hard workers, great team players and have a strong sense of leadership. Suitable employment for a Snake includes: an analyst, professor, community leader, investigator or painter. However as they get easily bored, they tend to jump from job to job. They also have a great sense of humour, flair for creativity and maintain a positive environment. Snakes are most romantically compatible with Roosters; and form strong business and professional ties with the Ox and the Dragon.
The Chinese Zodiac Lunar New Year Celebrated in regions with large populations of ethnic Chinese, Lunar New Year is a key holiday for the Chinese and has had major influence on the New Year festivities of its neighbours, as well as different cultures with whom the Chinese have had wide spread interactions. These include Koreans, Mongolians, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, and formerly the Japanese before 1873. Lunar New Year is also celebrated in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and other countries or regions with major Han Chinese populations, and the celebration has, to varying degrees, become part of the traditional culture of these countries. The legend of the origins of the New Year celebration has been handed down through the centuries and like all traditional legends, it varies from teller to teller, however they all recount the story of a terrible monster who would prey on villages and kill the inhabitants. The lion-like monster’s name was Nian which is also the Chinese word for “year”. Nian was a ferocious creature with an extremely large mouth, capable of swallowing several people in a single bite. The stories include a wise old man who assists the villagers to ward off the evil Nian. It is soon discovered that Nian can be scared off by making loud noises with drums and firecrackers and hanging red paper cutouts and scrolls on their doors, because for some reason Nian is scared of the colour red. After taking the old man’s advice the Nian was conquered. The celebrations are recognition of the “passing of the Nian” and the start of the new year.
The Chinese Zodiac is based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your sign is determined by the year in which you were born (to be accurate you must use a Chinese calendar). Each sign and those born under it, are represented by one of twelve animals, and are ascribed a set of attributes the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal. Legend has it the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac were chosen by Buddha. When Buddha was near death he invited all the animals to visit him. Only 12 came: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. For visiting him, Buddha honored each by using them to represent the 12 phases of the Zodiac.
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11.00am – 1.00pm Calligraphy Demonstrations Outside EB Games
11.00am – 2.00pm Dough Modelling Demonstrations Outside L&J Shoes
12:30pm Ice Carving Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 2.00pm Dough Modelling Demonstrations Outside L&J Shoes
11.00am – 2.00pm Chinese Painting Demonstrations Outside Coles
3.30pm Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential)
11.00am – 2.00pm Chinese Painting Demonstrations Outside Coles
12noon – 3.00pm Feng Shui Consultations Outside Payless Shoes
10.30am Lion Dance Foodcourt Ramp
12noon – 3.00pm Feng Shui Consultations Outside Payless Shoes
12noon – 5.00pm Traditional Costume Photo Studio Outside Millers
10.30am Lion Dance & Kung Fu Foodcourt Ramp
11:30am Tai Chi Demonstration Foodcourt Ramp
12noon – 5.00pm Traditional Costume Photo Studio Outside Millers
1.30pm, 2.00pm & 2.30pm Noodle Making Demonstrations Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 1.00pm Calligraphy Demonstrations Outside EB Games
11.00am – 1.00pm Calligraphy Demonstrations Outside EB Games
12.30pm Vegetable Carving Foodcourt Ramp
11.30am Tai Chi Demonstration Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 2.00pm Dough Modelling Demonstrations Outside L&J Shoes
3.30pm Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential)
1.30pm, 2.00pm & 2.30pm Noodle Making Demonstrations Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 2.00pm Chinese Painting Demonstrations Outside Coles
3.30pm Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential)
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12noon – 3.00pm Feng Shui Consultations Outside Payless Shoes 12noon – 5.00pm Traditional Costume Photo Studio Outside Millers
10.00am Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential) 10.30am Lion Dance Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 4.00pm Traditional Costume Photo Studio Outside Millers 10.00am Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential) 10.30am Lion Dance & Kung Fu Foodcourt Ramp
10.00am Food Discovery Tour Walking Tour & Meal (Bookings essential)
11.00am – 1.00pm Calligraphy Demonstrations Outside EB Games
10.30am Lion Dance Foodcourt Ramp
11.00am – 4.00pm Traditional Costume Photo Studio Outside Millers
11.00am – 1.00pm Calligraphy Demonstrations Outside EB Games
11.00am, 12noon, 1.00pm & 2.00pm Children’s Snake Mask Workshops Outside Coles (Bookings essential)
11.30am Tai Chi Demonstration Foodcourt Ramp
12noon – 3.00pm Feng Shui Consultations Outside Payless Shoes
11.00am, 12noon, 1.00pm & 2.00pm Children’s Snake Mask Workshops Outside Coles (Bookings essential) 1.00pm Ju Percussion Performance Foodcourt Ramp 12noon – 3.00pm Feng Shui Consultations Outside Payless Shoes 3.00pm Dragon Dance & Kung Fu Foodcourt Ramp
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Chinese ChineseNew NewYear Year 2013 2013Activities Activities
Chinese ChinesePainting PaintingDemonstrations Demonstrations Painting Painting is one is one of of thethe most most important important and and time-honoured time-honoured Chinese Chinese traditions. traditions. With With distinctive distinctive brushwork, brushwork, traditional traditional paintings paintings reflect reflect thethe strength strength and and serenity serenity of of nature. nature. The The team team from from thethe Taiwan Taiwan Women’s Women’s League League willwill bebe providing providing anan opportunity opportunity to to watch watch thisthis amazing amazing artart form form in action in action during during thisthis year’s year’s festivities, festivities, as as they they turn turn plain plain paper paper lanterns, lanterns, masks masks and and fans fans into into beautiful beautiful works works of of art! art! Some Some items items willwill bebe offered offered forfor sale sale while while stocks stocks last. last. Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri:Fri: 11.00am 11.00am - 2.00pm - 2.00pm
Chinese ChineseCalligraphy Calligraphy Chinese Chinese calligraphy calligraphy hashas been been around around forfor over over 2000 2000 years years and and is one is one of of thethe highest highest forms forms of of Chinese Chinese art.art. Calligraphy Calligraphy Master Master EricEric LinLin hashas been been practising practising thisthis artart form form forfor over over 30 30 years, years, winning winning many many prestigious prestigious awards awards forfor hishis skills. skills. Have Have your your special special Chinese Chinese New New Year Year message message scribed scribed by by Master Master LinLin as as a treasured a treasured memento memento of of thisthis year’s year’s Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza celebrations. celebrations. Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri,Fri, Sat, Sat, Sun: Sun: 11.00am 11.00am - 1.00pm - 1.00pm
Dragon DragonDance Dance The The traditional traditional Dragon Dragon Dance Dance combines combines thethe unique unique colour, colour, sound sound and and spirituality spirituality of of Chinese Chinese culture culture in a inspectacular a spectacular physical physical performance. performance. Demonstrating Demonstrating strength, strength, agility, agility, concentration concentration and and rhythm, rhythm, highly highly skilled skilled dancers dancers bring bring a colourful a colourful fabric fabric and and bamboo bamboo dragon dragon to to life. life. SeeSee thethe world world renowned renowned Dragon Dragon Dance Dance team team from from Lam Lam Tu Tu Luan Luan Kung Kung Fu Fu School School perform perform their their multi-award multi-award winning winning dance dance during during thethe Chinese Chinese New New Year Year celebrations celebrations at at Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza. Plaza. Sun: Sun: 3.00pm 3.00pm
Dough DoughModelling Modelling Dough Dough modelling modelling is ais700-year-old a 700-year-old handicraft handicraft which which incorporates incorporates thethe essence essence of of many many different different genres genres of of thethe Chinese Chinese arts. arts. The The remarkable remarkable figures figures range range from from thethe religious religious to to whimsical whimsical animals animals and and areare often often used used as as ornaments. ornaments. SeeSee thisthis intricate intricate and and colourful colourful artart form form demonstrated demonstrated livelive at at Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza during during thethe Chinese Chinese New New Year Year celebrations. celebrations. Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri:Fri: 11.00am 11.00am - 2.00pm - 2.00pm
Children’s Children’sCraft CraftWorkshops Workshops Make MakeaaSnake SnakeMask Mask Kids, Kids, getget creative creative and and decorate decorate your your own own Snake Snake Mask Mask forfor thethe Year Year of of thethe Snake! Snake! Workshops Workshops willwill runrun onon thethe hour hour forfor approximately approximately 45 45 minutes minutes each. each. Limited Limited places places – bookings – bookings essential. essential. Contact Contact Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza Centre Centre Management Management onon 3345 3345 7500 7500 to to secure secure your your place. place. Sat, Sat, Sun: Sun: 11.00am, 11.00am, 12noon, 12noon, 1.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.00pm 2.00pm
Noodle NoodleMaking Making In China, In China, making making "hand-pulled" "hand-pulled" noodles noodles is an is an art.art. The The freshly freshly made made dough dough is is folded folded and and twisted twisted repeatedly repeatedly until until eventually eventually it isittransformed is transformed into into long, long, thin, thin, noodles. noodles. In China In China it isitstill is still possible possible to to watch watch vendors vendors make make hand-pulled hand-pulled noodles, noodles, however however most most noodles noodles areare now now made made by by machine. machine. Watch Watch onon as as ourour Master Master Chef Chef Sam Sam demonstrates demonstrates thisthis ancient ancient culinary culinary skill skill livelive at at Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza. Plaza. Thurs, Thurs, Fri:Fri: 1.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm 2.30pm
Feng FengShui ShuiConsultations Consultations Discover Discover thethe secrets secrets of Feng of Feng Shui Shui during during a personal a personal consultation consultation with with Feng Feng Shui Shui Master Master Tom Tom Lo. Lo. Benefit Benefit from from Master Master Tom Tom Lo’sLo’s 40+40+ years years experience experience andand have have all all your your questions questions answered answered about about thisthis popular popular philosophy philosophy for for good good health health andand prosperity. prosperity. Consultations Consultations areare at the at the special special price price of only of only $5 for $5 for fivefive minutes minutes with with Master Master Tom Tom in celebration in celebration of the of the Year Year of the of the Snake. Snake.
Lion LionDance Dance& &Kung KungFuFu OneOne of the of the most most popular popular features features of any of any Chinese Chinese New New Year Year celebration celebration is the is the Lion Lion Dance. Dance. When When done done well, well, thethe dance dance is said is said to bring to bring good good fortune, fortune, prosperity prosperity andand longevity longevity to wherever to wherever it isitperformed. is performed. OneOne of Brisbane’s of Brisbane’s most most renowned renowned Lion Lion Dance Dance andand Kung Kung Fu groups Fu groups willwill visitvisit Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza to showcase to showcase these these aweawe inspiring inspiring skills. skills. WeWe welcome welcome Master Master Chen Chen andand thethe Southern Southern Shaolin Shaolin International International Wushu Wushu Academy Academy to help to help us welcome us welcome in the in the Year Year of the of the Snake, Snake, 2013. 2013. Lion Lion Dance Dance performances performances willwill be on be on show show each each dayday of our of our celebrations celebrations commencing commencing outside outside Hoyts Hoyts Cinemas Cinemas at 10.30am at 10.30am daily daily with with Kung Kung Fu Fu demonstrations demonstrations alsoalso included included at weekend at weekend performances. performances. Following Following each each performance performance thethe fabulous fabulous Lion Lion Dance Dance willwill continue continue throughout throughout thethe Centre Centre andand customers customers areare encouraged encouraged to follow to follow thethe Lions Lions along along their their path. path. Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri Sat, Fri Sat, Sun: Sun: 10.30am 10.30am
Tai TaiChi Chi Tai Tai ChiChi is the is the gentle gentle art art of health of health andand well-being well-being for for people people of all of ages all ages andand health health conditions. conditions. Come Come andand seesee demonstrations demonstrations by the by the International International Wushu Wushu Tai Tai ChiChi Academy Academy in the in the Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza Foodcourt Foodcourt during during ourour Chinese Chinese New New Year Year celebrations. celebrations. Wed, Wed, Fri, Fri, Sun: Sun: 11.30am 11.30am
JuJuPercussion PercussionMusic MusicSchool School Don’t Don’t missmiss thethe veryvery special special performance performance by students by students from from thethe Ju Percussion Ju Percussion Music Music School. School. Using Using a variety a variety of instruments of instruments including including xylophones, xylophones, drums, drums, tambourines tambourines andand glockenspiels, glockenspiels, thethe Ju Percussion Ju Percussion group group willwill present present a number a number of songs of songs in in celebration celebration of Chinese of Chinese New New Year Year livelive in the in the Sunnybank Sunnybank Plaza Plaza Foodcourt. Foodcourt. Sun: Sun: 1.00pm 1.00pm
Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri, Fri, Sat,Sat, Sun: Sun: 12noon 12noon - 3.00pm - 3.00pm
Vegetable Vegetable& &IceIceCarving Carving Come Come andand seesee thethe professional professional carvers carvers from from Ice Ice ArtArt transform transform a one a one metre metre high, high, 140kg 140kg block block of ice of ice intointo a detailed a detailed Chinese Chinese New New Year Year sculpture sculpture in front in front of aoflive a live audience. audience. Using Using a combination a combination of chainsaws of chainsaws andand chisels, chisels, thethe sculpture sculpture takes takes between between oneone andand twotwo hours hours to complete to complete andand willwill lastlast up up to four to four hours. hours. These These talented talented craftsmen craftsmen willwill alsoalso be demonstrating be demonstrating thethe ancient ancient art art of vegetable of vegetable carving, carving, transforming transforming watermelons, watermelons, honeydew honeydew melons melons andand a variety a variety of other of other fresh fresh fruit fruit andand vegetables vegetables intointo colourful colourful works works of art. of art. Thurs: Thurs: 12.30pm 12.30pm (Vegetable (Vegetable Carving) Carving) Sat:Sat: 12.30pm 12.30pm (Ice(Ice Carving) Carving)
Traditional TraditionalCostume CostumeMini MiniPhoto PhotoStudio Studio Take Take home home a special a special souvenir souvenir of our of our ‘Year ‘Year of the of the Snake’ Snake’ celebrations. celebrations. Visitors Visitors willwill have have thethe opportunity opportunity to be to photographed be photographed in traditional in traditional Chinese Chinese andand Taiwanese Taiwanese costume costume at our at our mini mini photographic photographic studio. studio. A variety A variety of outfits of outfits willwill be available be available for for youyou to try to try on on freefree of charge, of charge, with with souvenir souvenir 5”x7” 5”x7” photographs photographs available available for for purchase purchase from from $10.$10. Wed, Wed, Thurs, Thurs, Fri: Fri: 12noon 12noon - 5.00pm - 5.00pm Sat,Sat, Sun: Sun: 11.00am 11.00am - 4.00pm - 4.00pm
Chinese New Year 2013 Activities
The Year of the Snake The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese Zodiac and symbolises wisdom, materialism and gracefulness. Year of the Snake 2013 is a financially lucky year for Snakes, as long as they avoid impulsive purchases. Snakes are extremely analytical and are effective at getting the things they want. They always have their own ways around achieving their goals; plotting and scheming effective solutions to reach their objectives. Their materialism means they prefer to be surrounded by the finer things in life. Snakes are hard workers, great team players and have a strong sense of leadership. Suitable employment for a Snake includes: an analyst, professor, community leader, investigator or painter. However as they get easily bored, they tend to jump from job to job. They also have a great sense of humour, flair for creativity and maintain a positive environment. Snakes are most romantically compatible with Roosters; and form strong business and professional ties with the Ox and the Dragon.
Legend has it the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac were chosen by Buddha. When Buddha was near death he invited all the animals to visit him. Only 12 came: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. For visiting him, Buddha honored each by using them to represent the 12 phases of the Zodiac.
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Chinese calligraphy has been around for over 2000 years and is one of the highest forms of Chinese art. Calligraphy Master Eric Lin has been practising this art form for over 30 years, winning many prestigious awards for his skills. Have your special Chinese New Year message scribed by Master Lin as a treasured memento of this year’s Sunnybank Plaza celebrations.
Kids, get creative and decorate your own Snake Mask for the Year of the Snake! Workshops will run on the hour for approximately 45 minutes each. Limited places – bookings essential. Contact Sunnybank Plaza Centre Management on 3345 7500 to secure your place.
Chinese New Year 2013 with12noon, Sunnybank Sat, Sun: 11.00am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm Plaza and you could win an exclusive Food Discovery Tour for 10 people or one Noodle Making Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11.00am - 1.00pm In China, making "hand-pulled" noodles is an art. Thein freshly made dough is of 3 authentic Asian meals at the famous Landmark Restaurant, folded and twisted repeatedly until eventually it is transformed into long, thin, noodles. In China it is still possible to watch vendors make hand-pulled noodles, Dragon Dance celebration of the Year of the Snake!* however most noodles are now made by machine. Watch on as our Master Chef
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The traditional Dragon Dance combines the unique colour, sound and spirituality of Chinese culture in a spectacular physical performance. Demonstrating strength, agility, concentration and rhythm, highly skilled dancers bring a colourful fabric and bamboo dragon to life. See the world renowned Dragon Dance team from Lam Tu Luan Kung Fu School perform their multi-award winning dance during the Chinese New Year celebrations at Sunnybank Plaza.
Sam demonstrates this ancient culinary skill live at Sunnybank Plaza. Thurs, Fri: 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 2.30pm
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Dough modelling is a 700-year-old handicraft which incorporates the essence of many different genres of the Chinese arts. The remarkable figures range from the religious to whimsical animals and are often used as ornaments. See this intricate and colourful art form demonstrated live at Sunnybank Plaza during the Chinese New Year celebrations.
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The first entry drawn will win a Sunnybank Plaza Food Discovery Tour for 10 people. Enjoy a 3 hour adventure forShui youConsultations and 9 friends with Feng experienced chef and tour guide Tony Discover Ching, including an aauthentic the secrets of Feng Shui during personal consultation with Feng Shui Master Tom Lo. Benefit from Master Tom Lo’s 40+ years experience and have all Yum Cha lunch at Landmark Restaurant! your questions answered about this popular philosophy for good health and
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prosperity. Consultations are at the special price of only $5 for five minutes with Master Tom in celebration of the Year of the Snake.
Or be one of 3 lucky runners-up and you willFri,dine Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun:in 12noon - 3.00pm
Lion Dance & KungAsian Fu style at Landmark Restaurant authentic with a $150 Vegetable & Ice Carving
food and beverage voucher valid untilCome 30 and June, 2013. see the professional carvers from Ice Art transform a one metre high,
One of the most popular features of any Chinese New Year celebration is the Lion Dance. When done well, the dance is said to bring good fortune, prosperity and longevity to wherever it is performed.
One of Brisbane’s most renowned Lion Dance and Kung Fu groups will visit Sunnybank Plaza to showcase these awe inspiring skills. We welcome Master Chen and the Southern Shaolin International Wushu Academy to help us welcome in the Year of the Snake, 2013.
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Chinese Calligraphy
Children’s Craft Workshops Make a Snake Mask
140kg block of ice into a detailed Chinese New Year sculpture in front of a live audience. Using a combination of chainsaws and chisels, the sculpture takes between one and two hours to complete and will last up to four hours.
*Conditions apply. See website for details.
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The Chinese Zodiac is based upon a twelve year lunar cycle. Your sign is determined by the year in which you were born (to be accurate you must use a Chinese calendar). Each sign and those born under it, are represented by one of twelve animals, and are ascribed a set of attributes the Chinese believe comprise the nature of each particular animal.
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Painting is one of the most important and time-honoured Chinese traditions. With distinctive brushwork, traditional paintings reflect the strength and serenity of nature. The team from the Taiwan Women’s League will be providing an opportunity to watch this amazing art form in action during this year’s festivities, as they turn plain paper lanterns, masks and fans into beautiful works of art! Some items will be offered for sale while stocks last.
Just visit our website, www.experiencesunnybank.com.au or find us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/sunnybankplaza and follow the Dough Modelling prompts to enter your details. It’s that easy!
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Lion Dance performances will be on show each day of our celebrations commencing outside Hoyts Cinemas at 10.30am daily with Kung Fu demonstrations also included at weekend performances. Following each performance the fabulous Lion Dance will continue throughout the Centre and customers are encouraged to follow the Lions along their path. Wed, Thurs, Fri Sat, Sun: 10.30am
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These talented craftsmen will also be demonstrating the ancient art of vegetable carving, transforming watermelons, honeydew melons and a variety of other fresh fruit and vegetables into colourful works of art.
Welcome Fresh Fun Day Traditional Costume Mini Photo Studio Thurs: 12.30pm (Vegetable Carving) Sat: 12.30pm (Ice Carving)
Take home a special souvenir of our ‘Year of the Snake’ celebrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to be photographed in traditional Chinese and Taiwanese
Join Supermarket onof outfits Saturday 9 for costume atFresh our mini photographic studio. A variety will be available Tai Chiin all the Chinese New Year fun at Welcome you to try on free of charge, with souvenir 5”x7” photographs available for February. Come dressed in traditional Chinese costume and get a free token to purchase from $10. play traditional games, or make a purchase in-store for more Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12noon - 5.00pm tokens to play for a 11.00am - 4.00pm chance to win great prizes. There will be lotsSat,ofSun:special offers and discounts Wed, Fri, Sun: 11.30am in-store too! Tai Chi is the gentle art of health and well-being for people of all ages and health conditions. Come and see demonstrations by the International Wushu Tai Chi Academy in the Sunnybank Plaza Foodcourt during our Chinese New Year celebrations.
Ju Percussion Music School
Don’t miss the very special performance by students from the Ju Percussion Music School. Using a variety of instruments including xylophones, drums, tambourines and glockenspiels, the Ju Percussion group will present a number of songs in celebration of Chinese New Year live in the Sunnybank Plaza Foodcourt.
corner mains road and mccullough street sunnybank telephone 3345 7500 www.sunnybankplaza.com.au
Times Sun: 1.00pmand
activities are correct at time of printing however may be subject to change without notice.