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Chinese language coloration and tradition have been placed on present in Sydney’s internal metropolis because the Prime Minister joined the group in celebrating the Lunar New Yr.
Anthony Albanese toured Burwood’s Emerald Sq. on Sunday alongside Immigration Minister Andrew Giles and native Labor member Sally Sitou.
He was greeted with a conventional lion dance and handed out pink pockets, bringing again fond reminiscences for Ms Sitou, who’s of Chinese language heritage.
She stated it was one among her favourite occasions of the 12 months.
“There was such an exquisite ambiance. There’s a lot color, loud drumming and being amongst the group and household,” she informed AAP after the go to.
“After the final couple of years, the group needs to get out and have fun and be with one another.
“A few of these youngsters have not had the chance to see a lion dance.”
Ms Sitou stated the PM obtained a rock star welcome as he toured the streets, popping into retailers and speaking selfies with locals.
Mr Albanese can be hoping the Yr of the Rabbit’s luck rubs off on his beloved NRL crew.
The die-hard South Sydney Rabbitohs fan stated he took the 12 months as omen.
“I used to be born within the Yr of the Rabbit as properly, so I am taking it as an indication that we’ll have an excellent 12 months,” he informed Hobart’s 7HOFM radio station.
“However I at all times suppose if you happen to had requested me any January or February how Souths had been going to go, I’ve at all times thought we’ll go exceptionally properly yearly. I am an optimist.”
-AAP
