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00:18:39 Thank you Eliana. That was very beautifully sung.
00:18:43 And ladies and gentlemen, up next we have the Pink Lotus Dance Group,
00:18:48 instructed by Mrs. Minh Hadin.
00:18:51 To perform a traditional Vietnamese dance,
00:18:54 their mission is to promote the Vietnamese culture in Australia.
00:18:58 Even though Pink Lotus is a new organization,
00:19:01 they are proud of the dedication, hard work and passion
00:19:05 each member has contributed to the group's formation thus far.
00:19:09 Ladies and gentlemen, this group is actually from the northern Vietnam.
00:19:12 If you've been to Sa Pa, you would recognize these costumes here.
00:19:16 Please put your hands together one more time for Pink Lotus Dance Group.
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00:24:49 Also the next one is called the Solo Good Flute Instrumental Performance,
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00:54:51 One culture. You know there's many cultures. We're multi-nationals here.
00:54:55 Very diverse. Very inclusive. And so for that I think I'm so proud to be an Australian, a Vietnamese Australian.
00:55:02 To see different cultures on here. Not just our Vietnamese culture but you know this group performing so many different dances across. I think it's wonderful.
00:55:12 I think I'll struggle trying to learn all those dance moves personally. I find it very challenging dance. I'm not a dancer but I think these ladies are doing an amazing job.
00:55:20 But once again ladies and gentlemen I want you all to support your local business. Hashtag support your local business. A lot of cafes, a lot of shops.
00:55:27 You know at the end of the day we want you all to go out there, support your cafe, support your local business. We have a lot of chopsticks competitions out there.
00:55:33 Kids face painting as well. Let's go fishing on our left hand side. And then you know what there's so many activities for our community for 2024.
00:55:41 And she's from the Canterbury Bankstown Talent Advancement Program. A very young lady. She's going to come up here and she's going to also sing.
00:55:50 But she's going to tell us a bit about the Canterbury Bankstown Talent Advancement Program. Please ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for Eliana.
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00:56:05 Hi everyone. My name's Eliana. I'm 12 years old and I'm from the Talent Advancement Program. Today I'll be singing three songs and my first song is Someone You Love.
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00:56:29 I'm going under and this time I fear there's no one to save me.
00:56:38 This old mother really got a way of driving me crazy.
00:56:44 I need somebody to heal, somebody to know, somebody to have, somebody to hold.
00:56:54 It's easy to say but it's never the same. I guess I kind of like the way you helped me escape.
00:57:02 Now the day bleeds into nightfall and you're not here to get me through it all.
00:57:11 I let my guard down and then you pulled through. I was getting kind of used to being someone you love.
00:57:22 I'm going under and this time I fear there's no one to turn to.
00:57:31 This old mother really got me sleeping without you.
00:57:38 Now I need somebody to know, somebody to heal, somebody to have, just to know how it feels.
00:57:47 It's easy to say but it's never the same. I guess I kind of like the way you knocked all the pain.
00:57:55 Now the day bleeds into nightfall and you're not here to get me through it all.
00:58:04 I let my guard down and then you pulled through. I was getting kind of used to being someone you love.
00:58:14 And I tend to close my eyes when it hurts. Sometimes I fall into your arms.
00:58:25 I'll be safe in your sound 'til I come back around.
00:58:31 But now the day bleeds into nightfall and you're not here to get me through it all.
00:58:40 I let my guard down and then you pulled through. I was getting kind of used to being someone you love.
00:58:49 But now the day bleeds into nightfall and you're not here to get me through it all.
00:58:58 I let my guard down and then you pulled through. I was getting kind of used to being someone you love.
00:59:07 I let my guard down and then you pulled through. I was getting kind of used to being someone you love.
00:59:18 Thank you.
00:59:21 I don't know what it is that you've done to me. But it's caused me to act in such a crazy way.
00:59:36 Whatever it is that you do, what you do, what you're doing. It's a feeling that I won't escape.
00:59:51 'Cause my heart starts beating triple times with thoughts of having you on my mind.
00:59:59 I can't figure out just what to do when the cause of your guilt is you.
01:00:08 I get so weak underneath. I can hardly speak. I lose all control and something takes over me.
01:00:19 And I tell you it's so amazing when it's not a phase. I want you to stay with me.
01:00:27 I'm excited, I swoon. My body and my love are so sweet.
01:00:32 And I'm still right up to my feet.
01:00:38 Can't explain why your love for me makes me time after time after time I try to fight it.
01:00:49 But your love is strong, it keeps on holding on.
01:00:57 Resistance is there when you're around, fire's fading.
01:01:05 And the condition that's holding me alone.
01:01:12 'Cause my heart starts beating triple times with thoughts of having you on my mind.
01:01:20 I can't figure out just what to do when the cause of your guilt is you.
01:01:29 I get so weak underneath. I can hardly speak. I lose all control and something takes over me.
01:01:40 And I tell you it's so amazing when it's not a phase. I want you to stay with me.
01:01:48 I'm excited, I swoon. My body and my love are so sweet.
01:01:53 And I'm still right up to my feet.
01:01:59 Can't explain why your love makes me weak.
01:02:06 Thank you.
01:02:10 I'm so confused. Is it love?
01:02:17 I want to ask what we are.
01:02:23 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:02:30 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:02:37 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:02:43 The more I love you, the more my heart hurts.
01:02:49 I have to let go of everything.
01:02:53 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:02:59 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:03:09 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:03:15 The more I love you, the more my heart hurts.
01:03:19 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:03:24 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:03:30 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:03:35 The more I love you, the more my heart hurts.
01:03:41 I have to let go of everything.
01:03:45 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:03:51 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:03:56 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:04:01 The more I love you, the more my heart hurts.
01:04:07 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:04:11 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:04:16 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:04:22 The more I love you, the more my heart hurts.
01:04:27 I have to let go of everything.
01:04:31 I'm so cold. Can I feel your warmth?
01:04:36 I'm so helpless. I love you like a girl.
01:04:41 Don't be sad. I'll wait for you when you still love me.
01:04:47 Thank you everybody.
01:04:49 Thank you so much Anne. That's very well done.
01:04:53 And is this your first time with us today?
01:04:56 First time with you guys, yes.
01:04:58 Well thank you so much and we look forward to having you next time.
01:05:00 Thank you.
01:05:01 Thank you Anne. Ladies and gentlemen, one more time, thank you to our sponsors.
01:05:05 Major sponsor Lady Bank Rooftop. That's just right where Bankstown Sports Club is.
01:05:10 Gold sponsors SBS and Torch Publishing and our silver sponsors Young Vic News, Connect FM and Chinese Herald.
01:05:18 Nick Otis Group.
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01:21:37 My second song is "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus.
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01:21:48 I can almost see it, that dream I'm dreaming but
01:21:54 There's a voice inside my head saying, "You'll never reach it"
01:22:00 Every step I'm taking, every move I make feels
01:22:06 Lost with no direction, my faith is shaking
01:22:12 But I, I gotta keep trying, gotta keep my head held high
01:22:24 There's always gonna be another mountain, I'm always gonna wanna make it move
01:22:31 Always gonna be another battle, sometime I'm gonna have to lose
01:22:37 Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:22:48 It's the climb
01:22:55 There's jumps I'm facing, there's changes I'm taking
01:23:01 Sometimes my knock me down but, no I'm not breaking
01:23:07 I may not know it, but these are the moments that
01:23:13 I'm gonna remember most, yeah, just gotta keep going and die
01:23:21 I gotta be strong, just keep pushing on
01:23:30 'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain, I'm always gonna wanna make it move
01:23:37 Always gonna be another battle, sometime I'm gonna have to lose
01:23:43 Ain't about how fast I get there, ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:23:54 It's the climb
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01:24:06 Keep on moving, sometimes I see you through the night, baby
01:24:15 It's all about, it's all about the climb
01:24:22 Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
01:24:30 It's the climb
01:24:57 It's not simple to say, that most days I don't recognize me
01:25:07 That these shoes and this apron, that place and its patrons
01:25:13 Have taken more than I gave them
01:25:19 It's not easy to know, I'm not anything
01:25:26 Like I used to be, although it's true
01:25:30 I was never attention's sweet center, I still remember that girl
01:25:39 She's imperfect, but she tries
01:25:45 She is good, but she lies
01:25:51 She is hard on herself
01:25:56 She is broken and won't ask for help
01:26:02 She is messy, but she's kind
01:26:07 She is lonely, most of the time
01:26:13 She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie
01:26:21 She is good, but she used to be mine
01:26:27 And you're not what I asked for
01:26:35 If I'm honest, I know
01:26:38 I would give it all back for a chance to start over
01:26:44 And rewrite an ending or two
01:26:49 For the girl that I knew who'd be reckless
01:26:54 Just another fool who gets hurt
01:27:00 But who learns how to toughen up when she's bruised
01:27:05 And gets used by a man who cares about
01:27:11 Who is good, but she used to be mine
01:27:22 She used to be mine
01:27:34 She is good, but she used to be mine
01:27:45 Thank you for listening everyone
01:27:50 Can I of course start by saying happy Lunar New Year
01:27:56 Can I also acknowledge the traditional owners of the land
01:28:00 Pay my respects to all those past, present and emerging
01:28:04 I know Lunar New Year is for our Asian community
01:28:09 Any Chinese people in the crowd?
01:28:12 Make some noise, any Chinese people in the crowd?
01:28:15 A few, okay
01:28:17 Any Korean people in the crowd?
01:28:20 Okay, a few
01:28:22 Gotta be louder than that
01:28:24 Any Vietnamese people in the crowd?
01:28:27 Well, to all of you
01:28:32 Chúc năm mạnh năm mới
01:28:36 We're very lucky to have such a rich Asian community here in Canberra, Bankstown
01:28:44 And it is very fitting that we acknowledge the Year of the Dragon
01:28:49 It is this diversity that makes our city so unique
01:28:54 Rich in tradition and customs
01:28:57 The Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power and good fortune
01:29:02 It's a reminder that just like the dragon soars through the skies
01:29:07 We too can reach great heights and embrace the possibilities
01:29:13 That this new year brings to all of us
01:29:17 There's a lot of things happening tonight, make sure you enjoy all the activities, the great food
01:29:22 A must-see is the performer who walks on eggs without cracking them
01:29:27 I was going to give it a try, but I didn't want to break all the eggs
01:29:33 I'm now going to go and watch the, straight after this I think we have the watermelon eating competition
01:29:41 And we do have one more spot, I know we've got many contenders
01:29:46 But I'm inviting someone over here to have a go
01:29:50 Let's see who puts their hand up
01:29:52 Little Jack
01:29:55 Well, enjoy the rest of the evening, once again with your family and your friends
01:30:02 I wish you and your families a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year
01:30:07 Once again, Chuk Mun Nung Moi, and can I now invite Tony Burke to say a few words
01:30:13 Thanks so much, Bilal, I'll be really brief
01:30:19 Thanks to the Council for organising everything with these celebrations
01:30:23 But thanks so much to all of you
01:30:25 There's just this beautiful tradition in our part of Sydney, here in our area
01:30:30 Where everybody invites each other to share in their festivals
01:30:35 And we learn from each other, we're richer for it
01:30:38 It's the very best of modern multicultural Australia
01:30:41 So thank you to all of you for that
01:30:43 In terms of doing the thank yous in languages, about 30 years ago
01:30:47 I did a Vietnamese course at Bankstown Community College
01:30:51 My tones are an abject disaster, but Jason Clare is better and I'm handing over to him
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01:31:05 G'day everyone and Happy New Year
01:31:08 You can clap
01:31:11 Happy New Year everyone
01:31:29 I've been here now for about 16 years to the festival in Bankstown
01:31:32 This is the best ever
01:31:34 And can I ask you to put your hands together for Bilal and the team at the Council
01:31:38 Mr Mayor
01:31:40 We've almost always held the festival up in the main street
01:31:44 This has got a lot more space, a lot more opportunity for thousands of people to come together
01:31:48 Enjoy the festival in this massive area
01:31:52 There's only one thing that I would do differently next year
01:31:57 When I tried to arrange for Jack to be in the watermelon eating competition
01:32:02 I got told that you had to be over the age of 18
01:32:06 So Bilal, my request of you Mr Mayor, I know it's a big call
01:32:10 I know you're not doing it this year
01:32:14 Oh, Ebba, do you want to do it next year?
01:32:17 Addy, no?
01:32:20 I'm sure there's lots of kids out there that would like to be involved in the watermelon eating competition
01:32:24 So next year, Bilal, a kids watermelon eating competition
01:32:30 Happy New Year everybody
01:32:32 Chúc mừng năm mới
01:32:34 Cảm ơn
01:32:36 Obviously you can see Jason speaks very well Vietnamese
01:32:40 He's married to a Vietnamese person
01:32:44 So, can I now call upon the State Member for East Hills, Kylie Wilkinson to say a few words
01:32:51 Kylie
01:32:54 Thank you Bilal
01:32:56 I certainly can't follow what Jason just said
01:32:59 I'm strictly English
01:33:01 But it's lovely to be here tonight
01:33:03 I wish everybody a Happy Learning New Year from all the State Government
01:33:07 We're having a great celebration
01:33:09 Council has put on a great show tonight
01:33:12 In the best city in New South Wales, Canterbury Bankstown
01:33:15 So I hope you all enjoy tonight
01:33:17 And yes, Happy New Year
01:33:22 Before we actually bid our amazing Parliament and public workers
01:33:28 Who have been amazing supporting our community
01:33:31 Can I get you all once again a big round of applause for all our VIP tonight ladies and gentlemen
01:33:37 Now, secondly before I let you wonderful people go
01:33:41 Is that for the eating challenge, the watermelon challenge
01:33:43 We would like to invite two of you wonderful people to stay
01:33:48 And have fun and compete in the eating watermelon challenge
01:33:53 So who's going to accept that challenge?
01:33:55 Bilal, as a Mayor of Bankstown
01:33:58 I think it's only right that you stay back and join us in the watermelon eating challenge
01:34:05 Will you accept the challenge?