Chinese New Year to go off with a bang at Bendigo Library!

The Chinese New Year of the Monkey will go off with a bang at Bendigo Library next Monday 8 February!

In classic Bendigo style, the Central Victorian Lion Team and Fu Wa Team will delight with a noisy and spectacular traditional welcome inside the library. The performance is from 5.30-6pm and is not to be missed!

Visitors are invited to stay on after the performance to help create Bendigo's largest Tai Chi gathering. All ages and abilities are encouraged to participate, from Tai Chi beginners through to seasoned Tai Chi practitioners.

“The weather is forecast to be warm on Monday which will create a relaxing ambience for an evening Tai Chi session in our lovely outdoor space,” says Tammy Higgs, Goldfields Libraries Programs and Events Coordinator.

“What a calming way to end the day, following the excitement of the Lion Team and Fu Wa Team performances.”

Tai Chi is a martial art, widely practiced as a gentle form of exercise focused on balancing the mind and body. It is believed to offer many health benefits and has been used by the Chinese since ancient times.

The Tai Chi session will be held at the Library Gardens from 6.15-7pm, immediately following the Lion Team and Fu Wa Team performances.

Both events are free, and bookings are not required. For more information visit the Goldfields Libraries website: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au