Australia China Friendship Society

16/02/2026

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CRAFT AND BEER NIGHT

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Golden Dragon Museum is hosting a special ‘Craft and Beer Night’ in partnership with Bendigo Brewing. Get some friends together and join in the fun of this wonderful twilight event in the beautiful Yi Yuan Gardens.

Paper folding is a popular craft across Asia and here you will learn how to make a traditional paper Crane before tackling the more difficult Horse. Sit back, relax and enjoy a cold drink and some finger food from Emperor’s Dragon Restaurant, whilst chatting and learning a new craft. Perfect!

Ticket price includes all craft materials, light refreshments and one complimentary drink. Additional drinks will be available for purchase at bar prices.

Friday 20 February

5.30pm to 7.00pm

Ages: 18 and over only.

Adults $48 / Concession $45

Booking fees apply.

Places are strictly limited. Bookings via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/craft-and-beer-night-tickets-1980933687986?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Yi Yuan Gardens, opposite the Golden Dragon Museum

1 - 11 Bridge Street Bendigo, VIC 3550

Supported by the City of Greater Bendigo through the Community Grants Program.


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Presale dates
Subscriber presale
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