Various documents relating to visit of See Yup Children's Choir, July 1995 presenting ''Chinese Music Rendezvous'' a. Two A4 flyers re the performance; b. PR info re performance; c. various correspondence; d. Correspondence from the See Yup Chinese School (to Ms. Hall and Ms. Jack); e. Correspondence between AB and CoGB re support for the visit; f. financial documents.arts bendigo, golden dragon museum

Chinese participation in the Bendigo Easter Fair is a rare surviving cultural practice of Chinese involvement in similar events, which also took place in Melbourne, Beechworth, Ararat, Ballarat and other gold mining towns in the nineteenth century. According to Chinese tradition the dragon is a mythical creature with the attributes of a number of animals. The dragon has associated regalia in the form of a pearl (or teaser) and a flame. In procession, dancers carrying Loong's pearl and flame preceded the dragon. The pearl was intended to entice the dragon to join the procession and encourage him to play while the flame symbolised the power of the dragon. The pearl and flame were imported from China, possibly in the nineteenth century. The Easter Fair has since 1871 raised money for the Bendigo Benevolent Home and Asylum and the Bendigo Hospital. The Chinese took part in the annual Easter Fair celebrations from 1879, providing traditionally dressed actors and dancers for the procession in the streets of Bendigo. From 1892, a dragon provided a focus for the Chinese contribution to the festivities and was extremely popular with the whole community. Two large dragons and one small dragon participated in the Federation celebrations held in Melbourne in May 1901. It appears that one of the large dragons was Loong and the other large dragon may be the one now held at the See Yup temple in South Melbourne. There is slight doubt as to the date the present Loong was made and imported from China as there were a number of dragons in use in Bendigo and Melbourne at the time, and there are contemporary newspaper reports from Bendigo and Melbourne of dragons and regalia being imported in 1892, 1901 and 1906. Ceremonial dragons are fragile items made of organic materials and some of the dragons described in contemporary sources no longer exist. However the State Library of Victoria holds a photograph of a dragon in front of Parliament House at the Federation celebrations. This photo is securely dated to May 1901 and was definitely taken during the Federation celebration. The details of the dragon's decoration and regalia are almost identical to the existing Loong. The only minor differences seem to be loss of ornament on the chin and sides of the face which are likely the result of later restorations. Therefore Loong almost definitely dates from 1901 at least and may be earlier. Whether Loong dates from 1892 or 1901 does not diminish his significance as a rare surviving artefact relating to the Chinese in Victoria.(source Victorian Heritage Listing)Commercially printed poster mounted on foam core and framed. Engraved plaque lower centre. Poster includes an image of Loong, believed to be the oldest complete imperial dragon in the world. This poster plays on a pun of Loong being 100 years old. Bamboo look molded frame. Engraved plaque centre lower edge of glass: Presented to / City of Bendigo / By the / Committee of Management of Bendigo Easter Fair Inc / In appreciation for / Mayor sponsorship of the 1992 / Sandhurst Trustees Bendigo Easter Fairbendigo easter fair, bendigo golden dragon museum, sun loong

The chinese called the rich goldfields in the heart of Victoria Dai Gum San, Big Gold Mountain. A place of untold wealth and promise. Today Dai Gum San is a rich Chinese Cultural Centre and Chinese precinct in the centre of Bendigo which links the Golden Dragon Museum with the Yi Yuan Gardens and Kuan Yin Temple. The gardens are a place of peace and beauty and the Kuan Yin Temple is a stunning home for the goddess of compassion.Squarish piece of quartz with printed plaque attached to front face. Dai gum san / In appreciation of your contribution / to the development of the / Bendigo Chinese Precinct / August 2010dai gum san, bendigo chinese dragon, golden dragon museum, city of greater bendigo heritage attractions

Beautiful Buildings of Bendigo. Publisher: Golden Dragon Museum. Printer Bart 'n' Print, Bendigo. ISBN: 0-646-13725-5.15 pages. Photographs, illustrations & map.Golden Dragon Museumbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings

Chinese Cemeteries in Australia Volume 5, White Hills Cemetery Bendigo, Victoria. Publisher: Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo. ISBN: 09578013 7 8. 191 PAGES. Black and white illustrations & maps. Published post 12 July 2003. Inscriptions $30.Dr Kok Hu Jinaustralia, history, chinese, white hills cemetery, chinese graves, genealogy

Chinese Cemeteries in Australia, Volume 2 Bendigo Cemetery Victoria. Publisher: Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo. ISBN: 0 9578013 7 8. Black and white illustrations and map. 97 pages.Dr Kok Hu Jincemetery, chinese, bendigo cemeteries victoria, chinese graves, genealogy

Program for RACV Centenary 2003-2004. Program describes many events for the period December 2003 until November 2004 including a travelling exhibition entitled 'In the Drivers Seat' that expored motoring past, present and future which came to Bendigo at the Golden Dragon Museum 15 April - 31 May 2004. Also a postcard, which reproduces a poster used to promote RACV road service in about 1925. Also a letter from the donor, Des Akers explaining that the items belonged to his uncle Ted malone who attended foot racing events in the Bendigo area.event

Comments on this book made by Raphael Beh of the Golden Dragon Museum, Bendigo, are available.Book with cream cover, stitched spine, and chinese calligraphy depicting birds. Text is in running script.mei ling xing ye feng, china, calligraphy, birds

Biography of Henry William Frood who served 32 years as a member of the Victorian Police Force. Written by his great granddaughter Lynne Cooper. Soft cover book. Red soft cover with images of two sides of a gold coloured medal. map of Victoria outline in background. Illustrated with black and white and coloured photographs. 98 pp. Hand written on the Dedication page in gold coloured texta "Lynne Cooper Bendigo 2024 Available from: Goldfields Library & The Golden dragon Museum".henry william frood, chinese, medals

Bendigo performance of ''Serenade to Sun Loong'' 27/7/1997 at Golden Dragon Museum. Concert presented with AB and Museum in conjunction. Collection of various material related to the concert: Background information re instruments and performers (Shen Pangeng - on the Erhu and Sun Ping - Classical & Folk Dancer); press release information; associated correspondence; financial details (loss) re the performance; copies of program; tickets.arts bendigo, merle hall collection, golden dragon museum

Bendigo performance of Serenade to Sun Loong at the Golden Dragon Museum July 27th (no year date) - Flyer for ''Music of the Erhu; classical and folk dancer; classical music performance'' - Arts Bendigo in conjunction with The Golden Dragon Museum.golden dragon museum, arts bendigo

Bendigo Easter Fair Festival Program, 26-31 March, 1997. Festival Features, Evening of Art & Classical Music, Rotary Club of Bendigo. VicHealth Easter Fest, Victorian Health Promotion Foundation & Bendigo Community Health Services. Fine Food Fest. Free Stage. Free Evening Concert & Fireworks, Zaire. Torchlight Procession, sponsored by Prime TV & Coca Cola, Bendigo Market Place. Fireworks Spectacular, Sponsored by Bendigo Market Place & Prime TV. Street Fiesta, sponsored by Arts Victoria. Street Extravaganza, Coca Cola Carnival, Sponsored by Coca Cola. Star for a Day, Power Audio Visual & Prime Television. Handcraft Bazaar, Rotary Club of Bendigo Sandhurst Art & Craft Market. Cosmopolitan Street Café, Arts Victoria. Awakening of the Dragon, Bendigo Chinese Association. Gala Parade, Prime Television & Coca Cola. Firewalking by the Australian Skeptics, Discovery Science & Technology Centre. Up In Flames, Discovery Science & Technology Centre. Barry Kenny's Country Roundup, Nadort Promotions. School's Day. Teddy Bear's Picnic, Dragon City Marshals. Fire Brigades Children's Carnival. Family Event, Bendigo Minister's Fellowship. Bendigo Easter Antique Fair. Historic Photographic Exhibition, Burt Sargent Circa 1900. Open Garden at Nanga Gnulle (''nanga nully''). A parade of Quilts, Strathdale Bendigo Quilters Inc. Tasting the Life, Gail Tavener Studio. Snakes Alive Dangerous Australians, BRIT. Y's Men's Club of Bendigo Book Fair, YMCA. Bendigo Camera Club, BRIT. Bendigo Woodcraft Exhibition, Woodturners Bendigo Inc. Autumn Bonsai, Bendigo Bonsai Club. Convocation, National Trust Bendigo. Arms & Collectables, Golden City Collectors Assoc. In. Rotary Art Show. Rotary Pottery Exhibition. Women's Vision For The Church, Provincial Council of Mothers Union. Historic Toorak House, Lioness Club of Golden City Bendigo. White Hills Cemetery. Bendigo Cemetery. Festival of Flowers, Craft & Garden, Bendigo Jockey Club. Shannons Corporation Motorfest, City Drive Through, Static Display, Motorkhana, Time Trial. Bendigo Bank Dragon Mile. Volkswagen Car Show, a part of the 28th National Bug-In. Repco Cycles, Australian Veteran Cycling Council Inc. Championships. Under 17 Australian Badminton Championships. Palm Sunday, Bendigo Symphony Orchestra. Way of the Cross, Bendigo's Combined Churches. The Easter Story, Kangfluca Music. Sunrise Church Service, Bendigo Ministers' Fellowship. Map of CBD Advertisements: Bendigo Easter Antique Fair. Austar. Bendigo Art Gallery. Bendigo Visitor Information Centre. Prime. Golden Dragon Museum Inc. Bendigo Heritage Tours. Discovery Science & Technology Centre Bendigo. Sponsors: Sandhurst Trustees, Prime, Vic Health, ABC Radio, Arts Victoria, Coca Cola, Events Bendigo, City Of Greater Bendigo, Bendigo Community Health Services, Shannons., Morris Design PH 5448 8777Morris Designevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo easter fair festival program, 26-31 march, 1997. festival features, evening of art & classical music, easter fest, . fine food fest. free stage. free evening concert & fireworks. torchlight procession. fireworks spectacular, street fiesta, street extravaganza, coca cola carnival, star for a day, handcraft bazaar, art & craft market. cosmopolitan street café, awakening of the dragon. gala parade, firewalking australian skeptics, discovery science & technology centre. up in flames, barry kenny's country roundup, nadort promotions. school's day. teddy bear's picnic, fire brigades children's carnival. family event, bendigo minister's fellowship. antique fair. photographic exhibition, burt sargent circa 1900. open garden nanga gnulle a parade of quilts, strathdale bendigo quilters inc. tasting the life, gail tavener studio. snakes alive dangerous australians, brit. book fair, ymca. bendigo camera club, brit. bendigo woodcraft exhibition, woodturners bendigo inc. autumn bonsai, bendigo bonsai club. convocation, national trust bendigo. arms & collectables, golden city collectors assoc. art show. pottery exhibition. women's vision for the church, provincial council of mothers union. historic toorak house, lioness club. white hills cemetery. bendigo cemetery. festival of flowers, craft & garden, bendigo jockey club. motorfest, drive through, static display, motorkhana, time trial. dragon mile. volkswagen car show, national bug-in. repco cycles, australian veteran cycling council inc. championships. under 17 australian badminton championships. palm sunday, bendigo symphony orchestra. way of the cross, bendigo's combined churches. the easter story, kangfluca music. sunrise church service, bendigo ministers' fellowship. map of cbd advertisements: antique fair. golden dragon museum inc. bendigo heritage tours. discovery science & technology centre bendigo. sponsors: sandhurst trustees, vic health, abc radio, arts victoria, coca cola, events bendigo, city of greater bendigo, bendigo community health services, shannons., morris design. prime tv. austar. bendigo art gallery. bendigo visitor information centre. prime, victorian health promotion foundation, zaire, sponsored by bendigo market place & prime tv, sponsored by arts victoria, sponsored coca cola, power audio visual, rotary club of bendigo sandhurst, bendigo chinese association, y's men's club of bendigo

Golden Dragon Museum donation of documents surplus to its requirements along with [a] covering letter from Anita jack. Donation includes [b] 'Friends of the Cemetery' newspaper articles years 92-95. Includes John Melrose,Dentist, Mayor James Douglas Cr John Balsillie atg 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, the Vahland Grave,. [c] Original correspondence between Mrs Edith M Lunn and the RHSV dated 1998-2000. Topics include acquisitions from Anderson Family, furniture, and a set of early encyclopaedias in a small glass fronted case. Photographs of Knipes Castle. A letter to Mrs Edith Lunn makes reference to the establishment of a Museum. [d] 32 newspaper cutting dossier on 'Jack Lockett'' in Manilla folder.bendigo, history, cemetery

During the first goldrush of the 1850s, Chinese miners referred to the Bendigo region (then Sandhurst) as Dai Gum San 大金山 - literally 'Big Gold Mountain'. The Golden Dragon Museum is situated in the city of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. The museum is dedicated to the culture and history of Chinese Australians, particularly in the region. Built on the historical site of one of Bendigo's Chinatowns, the museum's precinct also includes Chinese Gardens and a temple to Kuan Yin. Through the museum accreditation program, it was the first accredited museum in Victoria and opened in 1991. These plans are the original plans before the the Golden Dragon Museum was built on its current site.Dai Gum San Concept Plans - Chinese Tourist Village Bendigo Victoria - 4 Sheets in colour by Stephenson and Turner Victoria Architects and Planners Sheet 1 Concept Plan and Developed Site Plan Sheet 2 Arts and Crafts Buildings Sheet 3 Restaurant, Historical Museum and Temple Complex Sheet 4 Motelhistory, bendigo, eaglehawk, chinese, chinese museum, dai gum san

Sun Loong (simplified Chinese: traditional Chinese:) derived from the Cantonese pronunciation of "New Dragon", is an imperial parade dragon that was used in the Bendigo Easter parade from 1970 through 2019. It was believed to be the longest imperial parade dragon in the world, measuring approximately 100 metres (330 ft) long. Sun Loong was used in the traditional Chinese dragon dance and superseded Bendigo's earlier Loong in 1970; Loong is heritage listed as it is believed to be the oldest complete imperial parade dragon in the world. On 21 April 2019, a new dragon named Dai Gum Loong made its debut at the Bendigo parade and took over the title of longest dragon at 125 m (410 ft). Both Loong and Sun Loong are on permanent display at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.Newspaper Article 'Dragon short a few legs' Request for more volunteers to carry the Dragon at the Easter Parade in Bendigo, photo of Doug Lougoon and Ralph Beh with Sun Loong.history, bendigo, chinese, sun loong

Land for the Bendigo Chinese precinct was set aside by an Act of parliament' Bendigo (Dai Gum San Village) Land Act 1975' to be administered by the Bendigo Trust. The cultural precinct includes the Golden Dragon Museum, Yi Yuan Gardens and the Kuan Yin Temple.DAI GUM SAN BENDIGO'S BIG GOLD MOUNTAIN - CHINESE VILLAGE TOURIST PROJECT Softcover booklet with red cover and black and silver printing. Booklet contains 31 pages with description of the project to be built and outlining the benefits to the community. Also contains colour photographs.The Bendigo Trustchinese

32 page soft cover booklet 'Dai Gum San - Bendigo's Big Gold Mountain' A Chinese Village Tourist Project for the City of Greater Bendigo. Describes the proposed development of what became the Golden Dragon Museum. Published by the Bendigo Trust. 1974 Includes 16 colour photos of some typical Chinese architecture and scenes. Donated by Bob AulsbrookBendigo Trustchinese village, bendigo trust, chinese association

BHS CollectionPhotocopy of a newspaper article titled Emotional farewell. Date written on page is 18/12/92. Article written by Lisa Prince and contains three photos, One of Aileen Ewart, some school children and one of Kylie Sheahan, 6, sitting on the kerb outside the Long Gully Primary School.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - farewell to long gully primary school, lisa prince, max turner, david kennedy, russell jack, rod kemp, paul davis, aileen ewart, golden dragon museum, don heywood, kylie sheahan

66 page booklet titled The Local Heroes real people, real lives, real stories… Front cover is off white at the top and patterned yellow shades at the bottom with the title in the centre, City of Greater Bendigo above. Background to the Local Heroes Project, drafted by Dr Gan Che ng PhD. MA. Inside the front cover. Photos, names of Students, Principal and Teachers of Bendigo South East College Team, Catholic College Bendigo Team, Eaglehawk Secondary College Team, Girton Grammar School Team and Weeroona College Bendigo team are in the front of the book. There is information about the project. Photo and information about Simmon Pang - Project Initiator/Photographer. Foreword by The Hon. Martin Dixon MP - Minister for Education Victoria with photo and Foreword - Cr Lisa Ruffell - Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo. The following pages have a short synopsis and photo of Barry Ackerman - Expert in the Rubber Industry & Twice Mayor, Joanne Baker - Founder of Righteous Pups Australia, Linda Beilharz OAM - Intrepid Adventurer, Valerie Broad OAM - Founder & Artistic Director of Youth Choir, Paul Chapman - Co-Founder of The Australian Turntable Company, Susanne Clarke - Passionate about Community Engagement, Patrick (Pat) James Connolly - Bendigo Amateur Boxing Club Coach, Robert Jackson (Cookie) Cook - Founder of Horizon House, Geoff Curnow - Farmer & Community Volunteer, Merna Curnow - Farmer & Agricultural Consultant, Jenny Dawson - Accounting & Banking, Laura Dusseljee - Choir Director & Music Teacher, Ian Maxwell Dyett JP - Life Dedicated to Volunteering, Donald James Erskine - Founder of Industrial Conveying Australia, James Victor Evans - Teacher, Historian & Actor, Rod Fyffe - Champion of Arts & Culture, Richard Guy OAM - banker & Philatelist, Edwin Richard (Dick) Hazeldene OAM - Chicken Farmer to Poultry Entrepreneur, Robert (Rob) Hunt AM - Head of Bendigo Adelaide Bank and Founder of Community Banking Model, Russell Goldfield Jack AM - Founder of Golden Dragon Museum, Jack Kelly - Teacher Sharing Experience, Ian George Mansbridge - Farmer, Accountant & Banker, Ken Marchingo - Instigator of Haven; Home Safe, Elizabeth (Beth) McKerlie OAM - Dedicated to Scouting, Gordon McKern OAM - Founder of McKern Steel, Sharelle McMahon - Netballer Extraordinaire, Lola Mary Miller AM BEM - Teacher of Health & Physical Education, Julie Millowick - Accomplished Photographer, Educator & Artist, Dennis Reginald O'Hoy - Academic & Historian, Margaret O'Rourke - A Champion for Connected Communities, Karen Quinlan - Director of Bendigo Art Gallery, Jonathan William Ridnell - Broadcaster, Leon Maxwell Scott OAM - Business Entrepreneur & Rotary Volunteer, Margot Elizabeth Spalding - Co-founder of Jimmy Possum Designer Furniture, Wendy Diane Stavrianos - Painter, Sculptor & Installation Artist, Jack Taylor OAM JP - An Eaglehawk Legend, Wes Vine - School Principal & Vigneron, Lynn Warren - Aboriginal Elder, Raymond James Wild - A Plumber's Story, Diana Williams - Founder of Fernwood Fitness and John Wolseley - International Artist. The back cover also has small photos and the names of people mentioned.ian dyett collection - the local heroes, city of greater bendigo, dr gan che ng, la trobe ubiversity bendigo, bendigo south east college, catholic college bendigo, eaglehawk secondary college, girton grammar school, weeroona college bendigo, simmon pang, the hon martin dixon mp, cr lisa ruffell, bendigo art gallery, city of greater bendigo, the capital - bendigo's performing arts centre, la trobe university australia, catholic kiocese of sandhirst, haven home safe, the hotel shamrock bendigo, hazendene's, bendigo & district aboriginal co-operative, mr baillieu myer ac, bendigo advertiser, australian broadcasting corporation, bendigo chinese association inc - lion team, wannik dance academy dancers, bendigo forever young choir, bendigo youth choir

92 page soft cover book 'The 1880s Processional Regalia of the Bendigo Chinese Association'. Illustrated with colour and B&W photos. Includes a brief history of the Chinese on the Goldfields. Authored and published by The Golden Dragon Museum and printed by Bart'n'Print, BendigoGolden Dragon Museumbendigo, chnese association

MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ROSALIND PARK CREATIVE VILLAGE BENDIGO PROJECT PAMPHLET Pathway to History Bendigo Creek Linear Park Inside pages - Graphic image of the Linear Park from Alexandra Fountain to the Botanical Gardens, includes Rosalind Park, Golden Dragon Museum, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Gas Works, Chinese Joss House, Chinese Tea House, Lake Weroona, Wetlands, White Hill Cemetery and mine sites. On outside pages, cover, historical notes on Bendigo and Notes on the Bendigo Creek Linear Park. Notes on the back cover: A joint project of the City of Greater Bendigo and the Department of planning and development. Production by the Publick Affairs Branch, Department of Planning and Development. Printed in Bendigo June 1993 4360/93.rosalind park, bendigo creative village

Brochure with description of arrival in Bendigo ''Dai Gum San'', the goldfields of Bendigo, Settling in -Creating a Presence, Origins, the birth of a dragon, A little of dragons, The Chinese and Bendigo Easter Fair.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Brochure: Dai Gum San Wax Museum. Temporary premises: Temperance Hall View Street, Bendigo. Admission: 60cents, children 20 cents. Open daily 10am 4pm or by special arrangement: phone 438117. on the inside a description of the collection.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Four pages brochure Dai Gum San wax Museum. Temporary premises Temperance Hall, View Street Bendigo. On the two inside pages a description of the collection. On the back two photos of the Central Deborah gold mine and one of the tramways museum.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Brochure with cover in red and yellow depicting a Chinese village and some Chinese characters and in English project Dai Gum San Village. Inside details of the project and how to invest in it. On the back the words: you will be proud to be among those making this project a reality and you will profit from it. A positive reason for positive action.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Two small brochures for the Golden Fragon Museum, Bendigo, classical Chinese gardens and Kuan Yin Temple.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Two articles by David G. Horsfall one from Monday, February 27, 1989 titled: Poh Poh makes some special magic for Chinese Museum and the other undated titled: Museum: now it's up to you.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum

Bendigo Chinese Association Museum Inc. The President and members cordially invite Mrs. Jane Kingerlee to attend the turning of the first sod ceremony for the Golden Dragon Museum Project on Saturday 25th February 1988 at 9.00am.bendigo, chinese, bendigo chinese association