About the event:

On Sunday, October 6, two distinguished scholars in Chinese classical studies, Professor Pengshan Bao and Mr. Nan Bai, delivered remarkable lectures at Deakin University, attracting an audience of over 500 attendees from across Melbourne.

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Xinwen Fang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Melbourne, along with Counselor Li Ding and Cultural Consul Yani Wang. Leaders from various Victorian business associations, entrepreneurs, chairs, and executives across industries, as well as many well-known figures from the Chinese-Australian community, attended both the lecture and the evening banquet, making the event a great success.

Professor Pengshan Bao, known for his appearances on CCTV’s Lecture Room, delivered a fascinating and humorous talk on "Zhuangzi’s Philosophy of Freedom", which was met with rounds of enthusiastic applause.

Mr. Nan Bai, founder of the Eastern Wisdom Research Institute and a featured guest on CCTV’s Discovery Journey, gave an in-depth talk addressing real-life issues facing Chinese immigrants. His topics included:

• Strategic planning for first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs
• Value reconstruction for immigrant women
• Life planning for the second generation
• Business logic in the digital age

He also offered live responses to audience questions on life, career, and family, creating an interactive and highly engaging experience.

Victorian Shandong Chamber of Commerce – Behind the Scenes

As the organizer of this event, the Victorian Shandong Chamber of Commerce played a crucial role from start to finish — from venue selection and personnel coordination to event planning, registration logistics, promotional work, and multi-team collaboration. The team approached every detail with diligence and professionalism, showcasing their consistent spirit of excellence and service.

Despite some last-minute changes, the Chamber's adaptability and teamwork ensured a seamless execution of the entire event — once again demonstrating their capacity to support Victoria's multicultural community through exceptional event management.

On the day of the event, the Chamber team arrived early to assist with preparations and logistics to guarantee everything ran smoothly.

Cultural Participation & Community Engagement

Young students from the Victorian Shandong Association's Traditional Cultural Class participated in the event, including interactive moments on stage, showcasing traditional Chinese values and energy.

Many members of the Victorian Shandong community attended to gain insights and inspiration from the lectures.

Chamber representatives took group photos with honored guests, partner organizations, and among team members — capturing the collaborative spirit and shared pride in the success of the event.