CADCAI

04/06/2026

In ancient China, education was a privilege, and not everyone had the opportunity to study. Mastery of brush writing wasn’t just about beautiful characters — it reflected a person’s learning, discipline, and academic achievement.
Students often practised each and every stroke, repeating them countless times to build skill, patience, and character.

03/06/2026

Before & After | Preserving Our Heritage

Our Heritage Team is training to restore the priceless artefacts of the Lit Sung Goong collection.
This before‑and‑after shot shows the transformation of the ornate sword associated with Lǚ Dòngbīn 呂洞賓 (circa 750 AD). In Daoism, his sword symbolises victory over darkness, and its restoration reflects countless hours of skill and dedication.

Honouring the past, one piece at a time.

02/06/2026

Get along to Cairns Art Gallery for a free evening of art with a curator talk, live music & guided tour 🎨🎸

Con Gerakaris, co-curator of Christian Thompson: House of Gold will delve deeper into Thompson’s fantastical and thought-provoking creative practice in a curator talk with Angela Goddard, Cairns Art Gallery Director and our very own Nathan Lee Long, President of Cairns & District Chinese Association🐉

Enjoy live music by local artist Phoebe Jacobs, indulge in a drink and complimentary nibbles with friends on the balcony, browse the Gallery Shop or join the free guided tour.
Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm

All welcome to this free event, RSVP online to secure your spot!
https://www.cairnsartgallery.com.au/whats-on/programs-events/open-late-june4?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6a19386577e5c1d1f33d8e86&fbclid=IwY2xjawSLQotleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2YWxDcU5GRzNNYUNUaEhDc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlHKVjGTHmU7_OAdMKllV6B6R7EbwJdxFkyUYaANDAyquUUR-o2niX6OmDQ9_aem_nEc2xdBrF27-htWJUCIeYg

02/06/2026

Molihua at Cairns Show 2 years ago, and this year we will be back on stage again! Watch this space.

29/05/2026

🌸✨ Celebrating Culture Through Movement
Molihua Dance Troupe brings Chinese culture to life through elegant storytelling and expressive performance. Every dance is shaped with intention — from the traditional movements to the colours, props, and music that honour our heritage.

27/05/2026

🌸✨ Molihua Dance Troupe
Molihua Dance Troupe is dedicated to promoting Chinese culture through dance and performance. Every piece we present is thoughtfully crafted — from the choreography to the hand‑picked music, the cultural movements, and the props that bring each story to life.

If you’re looking for something unique and meaningful to entertain your visitors at your next event, we’d love to support you and your organisation.
Drop us an email and let’s create something beautiful together. [email protected]

25/05/2026

🚧✨ Have you spotted the progress at our new CADCAI Culture Centre?
If you’ve driven past the site lately, you might have seen construction taking shape. This centre will showcase our Lit Sung Goong collection and is the heart of our lion dance heritage, cultural workshops, and community celebrations. Every step forward brings us closer to opening our doors and sharing this space with you.
We acknowledge the funding provided by the Queensland Government for this project. James MP Bree James - Barron River MP

🦁❤️ Thank you for growing with us, Cairns. More updates coming soon.

21/05/2026

16/05/2026

Cultural is what identifies us — it’s what we practice, honour, and proudly share. Thank you Cairns and Region Multicultural Association Inc - CARMA for inviting us to be part of the Multicultural Festival. We may all come from different backgrounds, but together we make our city vibrant and full of harmony.

A special shout‑out to our amazing volunteers for running the stall and introducing our culture to the community. And to our little dancers — we are so proud of you for marching with confidence and representing the Molihua Dance Troupe in the fashion parade. 🌸💃