Opening Ceremony

Watch Sammy the Dragon come alive at the exciting Opening Ceremony to 9 days of celebrations which brings together over 50 different nationalities represented within the community. Traditional welcomes from elders and cultural leaders of the community begin the harmonious presentation of events on the first day of Shinju Matsuri. 

The President and Patron of the festival will recognise the vast contributions of individuals and groups to the local community and festival. 

The vibrant centrepiece of Shinju Matsuri is a Traditional Chinese Dragon affectionately named Sammy who awakes at the opening ceremony when his eyes are uncovered by the oldest man born in Broome of Chinese origin. Festivities continue on after the opening ceremony with the Carnival of Nations and Float Parade

Date: Saturday 10 September 2011.
Venue: Court House Markets      Cost: FREE
Time: 10am