The state’s Chinese communities will once again be supported to hold cultural celebrations and festivals by a re-elected Perrottet Liberal Government.
Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said in its next term of government, the Perrottet Liberals Government will invest $900,000 over four years to help Chinese communities celebrate major events and festivals across the state.
“We believe in helping our state’s diverse communities be proud of who they are, and one of the ways we do that is by helping them celebrate their culture with everyone,” Mr Coure said.
“We are once again committing to support to Chinese communities by providing $225,000 a year for four years to do just that.”
Over the past four years, the NSW Liberals and Nationals invested more than $800,000 into Chinese community groups and organisations to host events and festivals throughout the state.
NSW Liberal candidate for Kogarah, Craig Chung, said the Chinese community has long been an integral part of the state’s multicultural society.
“My great-grand father arrived in Australia from Canton in 1882,” Mr Chung said. “For generations the Chinese community across this state has been making a huge contribution and has a lot to be proud of.”
“Holding major cultural festivals and events is one way to showcase that pride, but also to bring people together and celebrate the achievements we have made as a community.”
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