Bendigo Chinese Association 大金山中華公會

04/04/2026

A traditional celebration of lion and dragon dance, presented by the Bendigo Chinese Association and visiting lion and dragon teams. It will conclude with lighting a spectacular string of 100,000 firecrackers used to wake Dai Gum Loong from his year-long slumber.

03/04/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you today!

03/04/2026

We have an incredible collection of banners we would love to parade on Sunday. If you’re a boy or male over 16 and available from 1130am - 2:30pm on Sunday please message us now!

03/04/2026

TOMORROW - YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS

AWAKENING OF THE DRAGON

Join the Bendigo Chinese Association for the Awakening of the Dragon, a spectacular day of culture, tradition, and non-stop entertainment.

Enjoy five hours of action-packed performances presented by the Bendigo Chinese Association and proudly supported by seven visiting lion, dragon, and martial arts teams from across the country. Experience the colour, energy, and skill of traditional lion and dragon dance in one of Bendigo’s most iconic cultural celebrations.

The day will conclude with a spectacular string of 100,000 firecrackers, which will awaken Dai Gum Loong from his year-long slumber, ready to parade on Easter Sunday!

Bring your family and friends and enjoy this proud community tradition.

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct, Bendigo
Cost: Free community event

02/04/2026

If carrying a dragon isn’t for you then we have plenty of other regalia items!
These items specifically need some boys or men aged 14 and over for the Sunday Gala Parade 🐉
Message us for more information ℹ️

02/04/2026

At 125m long, Dai Gum Loong needs 130 people to parade him on Easter Sunday and you could be one of them!

Message us now or email [email protected] for more information 🐉

01/04/2026

We still need your legs! Message us now or pop into 13 Bridge Street Bendigo to register 🐉

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31/03/2026

After we awaken the dragon we need some legs to carry him (and our other regalia)!
Positions available in the Torchlight and Gala parades 🐰

✨ Volunteers aged 7+
🐉 130 needed to carry Dai Gum Loong
👥 200+ roles available

📍 Register: 13 Bridge St, Bendigo
🕒 Tues, Wed, Thurs 4–6pm
📅 Closes April 2
📧 Can’t make it in person? Email us at [email protected]

29/03/2026

Now is your chance to help parade the icon of the Bendigo Easter Festival!

Register to carry Dai Gum Loong:
📍 13 Bridge Street, Bendigo
🕒 Monday - Thursday 4–6pm
📅 Registrations close Thursday, April 2
Can’t make it in person?
📧 Email [email protected]

Step forward. Carry the dragon. Be part of history.

29/03/2026

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