Melbourne All-Star Dream Spring Festival Gala
On February 9, 2019, the Asia-Pacific Twin Cities International Arts Festival and the Melbourne All-Star Dream Spring Festival Gala were successfully held at the Hawthorn Arts Center. The festival’s cross-sector networking reception and the grand Spring Gala brought together numerous prominent figures from the political, business, and arts communities of both Australia and China.
The Cross-Sector Networking Reception of the Arts Festival was co-hosted by the Australia-China Business & Culture Bridge Council (ACBCC) and local Melbourne organizations, receiving strong support from local political, business, and performing arts circles.
The Spring Gala was hosted by ACBCC, co-organized by the Victoria Chinese Youth Association, and supported by sponsors such as Golden Realty.
Festival Purpose
The Asia-Pacific Twin Cities International Arts Festival aims to foster communication and exchange among youth in major cities across Australia and China in the fields of art, culture, talent, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It provides young people with more opportunities to broaden their horizons, improve their capabilities, and pursue their dreams.
In addition, the festival seeks to expand commercial cooperation opportunities between Shanghai and Melbourne and other Chinese cities, promoting integration in the arts, economy, and branding sectors—using culture to boost the economy and using the economy to support cultural development. The ultimate goal is to create a diverse, cross-sector promotion platform for inter-city collaboration across the Asia-Pacific region.
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- Melbourne Special Business and Cultural Exchange Exhibition (photo)
- Asia-Pacific Twin Cities Cross-Sector Networking Reception (photo)
- Mr. Jordan Chen, President of ACBCC, and Mr. Li Haoran, Chairman of the Festival Committee, exchanged ideas with The Hon. Bruce Atkinson, President of the Victorian Legislative Council
Other notable attendees included:
- Mr. Sun Yan, Deputy Consul General of the Chinese Consulate in Melbourne
- Mr. John Kennedy, MP for Hawthorn
- Mr. Andrew Davenport, Former Mayor of Whitehorse City
- Mr. Zhang Haiqing, Executive Chairman of the Festival Committee (Australia Region)
- Spring Gala Director: David He
A strategic cooperation signing ceremony was held among ACBCC, the Victoria Chinese Youth Association, Golden Realty, and the Festival Committee. A live auction featured three artworks by renowned contemporary Chinese artist Chen Weiming.
Nearly 1,000 audience members enjoyed a dazzling audio-visual feast. Talented young artists from Shanghai competed and collaborated on stage with Melbourne-based children, alongside impressive performances from local Chinese and Western artists—showcasing Melbourne’s charm as an international city of the arts.
Award Highlights
Global Design Award – Gold Prize
- Winners: Song Haiqi, Wang Menglin, Chris Buxton (CBCF, France)
- Presenters: The Hon. Bruce Atkinson, Mr. Qiu Zhongyi, Mr. Li Haoran
Global Talent Award
- Global Stars: Mei Yanbo (China), Lora Love & Chris Buxton
- Presenters: The Hon. Bruce Atkinson, Jordan Chen, Ma Zhigang, Zhang Haiqing, Li Haoran, Qiu Zhongyi, David He
Best Partner Organization Award
- ACBCC, Victoria Chinese Youth Association, Melbourne Taishan Chamber of Commerce, Jin Han Dance School, Show Idols, 7 Art District
- Presenters: Jordan Chen, The Hon. Bruce Atkinson, Li Haoran, Ms. Wang Pan, Mr. Ma Zhigang