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Exhibition: The Year of the Dragon

A New Year's Celebration
2024-02-09 00:00:00 2024-02-09 23:59:00 Australia/Melbourne Exhibition: The Year of the Dragon The Chinese Association of Geelong are celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon with an exhibition of culturally significant items Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

Friday, February 09
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Add to Calendar 2024-02-09 00:00:00 2024-02-09 23:59:00 Australia/Melbourne Exhibition: The Year of the Dragon The Chinese Association of Geelong are celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon with an exhibition of culturally significant items Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome) -

The Chinese Association of Geelong are celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon with an exhibition of culturally significant items

Commemorating the Year of the Wood Dragon (2024), the exhibition features a curated collection of banners and masks, embodying the dragon's auspicious qualities such as power, nobility, and success. Generously supplied materials showcase the association's commitment to cultural enrichment.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibitions |

TAGS: | recommended |

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