Dai Le (Fowler, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

After two long years of COVID lockdowns and restrictions in Western Sydney, it was an absolute delight to see my electorate of Fowler come to life again for the Moon Festival. More than 80,000 people travelled to Cabramatta to experience a cultural event like no other. However, for many residents in south-west Sydney, it is also a slice of home. In Fowler, over 32 per cent of the population speak Vietnamese or a Chinese language. The Moon Festival is a significant East Asian event around the world, marking the day when the moon is at its fullest and brightest for harvest. It's also a special day to spend with your loved ones and community.

I acknowledge the leadership of Fairfield Council for bringing everyone together to celebrate and witness line dancers and cultural performers entertaining the audience, a fantastic lantern parade, and the diversity of offerings from local shops and stallholders—from pho to sugarcane drinks and doughnuts. Local businesses and RSL clubs supported the day and our local New South Wales Police kept the community safe amongst the huge crowd. I also acknowledge my state and federal parliamentary colleagues who joined in on these activities, including the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, and New South Wales Minister for Multiculturalism, Mark Coure. Premier Dominic Perrottet even brought along his seven children and his wife, Helen. To everyone who attended, worked or performed on the day—

Lisa Chesters (Bendigo, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I thank the member for her contribution and call the member for Spence.