MELBOURNE CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AT CHINA TOWN, MELBOURNE CBD
The City Council of Melbourne CBD in joint cooperation with the Chinese Association of Melbourne hosted the Chinese New Year Celebration on Sunday, 29th January 2012. The celebration commenced with the Lion Dance Show, and speeches by the Premier of Victoria State, Ted Baillieu, Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and other VVIPS. Consul General of Malaysia, Dr. Mohd Rameez also participated in the event which ended at 2 pm. There were also the Consul General of Chile, and Deputy Consul General of China whom attended the celebration on behalf of the Consular Corps. Prime Minister Julia Gillard also attended the Festival.
| Dr Rameez with others attending to the celebration |
| Dr Rameez and Consul General Chile. |
| Premier Ted Bailleu of Victoria State, Lord Mayor City of Melbourne Robert Doyle and other VVIPS taking their seats after the end of opening ceremony. |