BRISASIA FESTIVAL UNVEILS A SHOW-STOPPER PROGRAM 2023

CONTD. FrOM PG 1 talented artists and a formal launch by Councillor Vicki Howard representing Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.

This spectacular event features traditional and contemporary performances, lion dancers and martial arts displays, Sydney-based KPOP DJ Nick Kim, local drag sensation Crimson Coco, Bollywood Dance Masala and much more.

“New festival experiences for 2023 include soul Gazing: A Journey through the Cosmic skydome at the Mt Coot-tha Observatory, a new esports competition with the inaugural Team Bliss Community Cup and the BrisAsia Pop-Up Exhibition: Youth with You.“In addition, the hip hop, luxury car and Asian food truck event Southside by Night are back after its breakout success in 2022, featuring internationally renowned DJ Kuya, JDMs, Supercars, Euros and more, as well as a dedicated tea festival, the LanewayParTEA happening in the city.

“The digital food documentary Mother’s Table is back, and you can meet the restauranteurs this year and taste their sensational food, including Curry and Cask Indian Restaurant.

Valentine’s Day concert cultural festivities all aligned to celebrate the Lunar New Year,” he said.

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Love Songs returns to the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coo-tha, and the cutting-edge creative residency BrisAsia LIVE 2023 will feature internationally renowned Mongolian musician Bukhu.”

BrisAsia Festival Producer, Dr Anthony Garcia, encourages people from all walks of life to experience what the Festival has to offer.

“BrisAsia Festival shares unique cultural stories through a mix of live performance, digital programming, discussion forums, outdoor family events and ritual, and

“The depth and breadth of traditional and contemporary Asian culture, art, cuisine and philosophy on offer is a testament to the diverse peoples who call Brisbane home. I could not be prouder of the record number of talented creative producers helping make the BrisAsia Festival one of the highlights of Brisbane’s cultural calendar.

“Many events require bookings, so don’t miss out –secure your tickets early.”For the complete BrisAsia Festival program and other events, visit Brisbane City Council’s website and search ‘BrisAsia’.

Monthly Predictions February-2023

a ri E s ( 21st m arc H to 20t H aP ril ) taurus ( 21st aP ril to 21st m ay ) c anc E r ( 22nd j un E to 22nd j uly ) l ibra ( 23rd sEP t E mb E r to 22nd o ctob E r ) c a P ricorn ( 22nd dE c E mb E r to 20t H j anuary ) lE o ( 23rd j uly to 22nd august ) s cor P io ( 23rd o ctob E r to 22nd n ov E mb E r ) aquarius ( 21st j anuary to 18t H fE bruary ) gE mini ( 22nd m ay to 21st j un E ) v irgo ( 23rd august to 22nd sEP t E mb E r ) s agittarius ( 23rd n ov E mb E r to 21st dE c E mb E r )

For Aries natives, Sun and Saturn can give a little pressure or responsibility and affect your health during the month of February. Financial support from family or friends likewise gets postponed due to Saturn and Sun transit. Jupiter transit recommends you stay away from negative thoughts with the goal that you will get the right thought and want to have an effective month. Mercury movement will give progress in another friendship and furthermore give more exciting days. Mercury and Mars transition will give progress in language-related courses. Mars move likewise proposes that those of you who are pursuing studies related to sports will obtain good results. You are expected not to have any unwanted conversation and don't fault each other for previous faults. Some of you could get restless to meet your ex partner that can influence your relationship this month so you are encouraged to give the message and call so your partner will feel connected with you. Mars recommends you to try not to settle on any hasty choice. Those of you who are looking for a new position are expected to refresh your skills. Tasks that are taken into consideration for a long period can provide good results with the blessings of Saturn. The past interest in business gives business achievement. Venus moving in the period of February can give festivities at home. Some of you could get a good reward this month with the movement of mercury and sun.

In February, you want to control your anger, so that you can lead a peaceful life. Sun can give a few conflicts in connections and the Mercury movement says you take every choice with patience. As a result of the Saturn impact, you must stay away from negative considerations and negative thoughts. Venus will bring joy from shopping and furthermore offer the chance to go for expected traveling. Jupiter will likewise give great help of karma with regards to money and the right knowledge to make the passionate interest in the second week. Saturn will give good financial profit with your appropriate plan and thinking skill. In February, the second and third week is exceptionally important. Mars, Saturn and Sun recommend you be aware of teeth, stomach and nerves strain. Try to have a medical checkup this month so that you wont end up in severe health issues. There can be medical problems if you neglect it so be aware of your health. Some of you can get unexpected expenses or sudden bad luck. You are encouraged to settle on every choice with patience and those of you who are business owners, this month isn't great to bring out any business improvements in the new strategy. Students may get new friends and some pressure from parents due to the transition of Sun. Jupiter and Rahu movement will give success to get confirmation in a higher profile job and thus get progress in any job you undertake.

There can be an additional love relationship as there is a transit by Sun and Venus. You must keep away from any particular choice during this month. Saturn and Sun give a genuine argument with parents in law or with the partner. There can be property matters with parents in law which can give pressure to the family. Rahu and Jupiter can cause miscommunication due to the third individual so having an immediate discussion with other individuals or partners around you would be great. Some of you could get expenses due to partners and parents in law. Some of you could get an unfamiliar agreement which can give a bad image about you. Some of you could land good opportunities which can increase their financial benefit. There can be long traveling so expenses on that can be there. Responsibility and hard work will consume a significant part in the work culture. Saturn and Mercury movement can give some conflict with your subordinates at work. Try to keep away from unwanted queries or arguments and give your absolute best with it. Mercury and Mars can give the tendency to learn tarot tricks, astrology or skill related courses. Venus is prepared to give progress in media or craftsmanship related subjects.

For Libra natives, February month may energize your love life, but some planetary movements may disturb the peace. As the month advances the positive movement of Venus may give you good charm. The last week may give you some obstacles. You will get good money this month. The monetary movements you make will help you with the future benefits. You may face unexpected expenses thus you will not be able to save the money you expected. But as time passes, Venus helps with wealth and prosperity. You will get a chance to resolve the financial matters during the third week of the month. Career may progress due to the favorable movements of planets. The movement of Saturn supports you and thus there is a gradual improvement in professional status. You will get support from Jupiter and progress will be fine. Your studies will improve with strong planetary support and the fourth week is the most favorable one where you will be focusing on studies more. The Saturn transit keeps you balanced this month. You may feel minor mood swings and irritation and you may face some health issues as a result. Planetary transits could cause unrest even though there are not any major malefic planetary influences in this period.

Venus will bless your love life at the beginning of this month. Singles looking for love relationships will be able to find their mate. Around the month end, singles will enjoy entering into a love relationship. Married couples will spend more time with each other in order to enjoy love to the fullest. Jupiter and Venus foretell that financial success will be yours. Fiscal growth will be high, and this will enable you to set high targets and you are most likely to achieve them with minimum efforts. Your family will help you in getting financial assistance while at the same time you may also get old dues to keep yourself afloat in this challenging financial time. This month will be a positive one for you since many career opportunities will be coming your way. The positive vibes of Jupiter will influence your decisions and bring your way material gains. Business persons may also get some excellent opportunities to expand their business. Freshers will also be able to get great career opportunities. If you are in business, it will be a favourable phase for starting something new. This month will be an awesome one when it comes to your education. The combined impact of Mercury and Jupiter will make you able to unlock all your goals and potentials. You will be supported by Jupiter and Mars, bringing you the energy and dynamism. You won’t risk anything. But at times you will want to do too much. An unbalanced schedule will tire you out.

For Leo natives, February month may give you changes in your work. It is because of Venus transit. Do not argue with your partner, be it your life partner, business partner or any one. This may give a strenuous situation and may delay success. If you are running a wholesale business you will find success. The moon movement recommends you to take every step ahead carefully. Then you may get good savings in your account and will be able to save from financial crunches. Jupiter may move this month and it says you may have to spend on foreign trips and spiritual causes. If you have children you may get expenses related to their education. If you are single you will not get a good partner this month. Wait for some time to get a good partner. Due to Saturn and the Sun, things may be tough at times in your relationship. Some of you may be separate from your partner. Do not think about the past and live only in your present. Avoid negative thoughts and being in bad company. There can be a surprise test or examination this month. Hard work and determination can give expected success to you. Try to avoid excessive uses of electronic items. It may affect your eyes health and sleeping issues will be the result. Don’t forget the routine checkup and be regular with your medication for this month. In terms of health this month you need to be careful as the transit of planets can give a busy schedule and workload. Pregnant women should take care of their health and try to be in a positive environment.

In the start of this current month the stars show that affection will be repressed. Step by step, your relationship will be more elegant. The period around the center of this current month can be a decent stage for singles. Singles might meet their adoration mates suddenly this time around. The impacts of Venus and Mars will emphatically affect your sentiments. Love will be brilliant, expressive and alluring. The effect of Jupiter will carry astounding chances to enable your monetary status. As the month propels, cash stream will be progressively better and nonstop. Cash from unforeseen sources will add to your pay. The stars for funds recommend an excellent cash stream during the closure part of this current month. There will be vulnerability and vagueness at your work environment at the start of this current month. Money manager requirements to deal with his undertaking with a calm mind here. The traveling Saturn demonstrates that there will be a few disillusionments and dissatisfactions at work. Financial specialists are situated alright to deal with the issues effectively during the last week of this current month. The stars during the closing of a piece of this current month predicts significant improvement in your profession possibilities. As the month starts the effect of the Hubs appears making issues in your examinations. The traveling Jupiter might facilitate the tension bit by bit and liable to deal with the issues productively as the month propels. Those showing up for cutthroat assessments ought to take extra assistance and direction. The planetary impacts at the start of the month don't look good for your wellbeing. As the month progresses the effect of Mars and Jupiter demonstrate that wellbeing will be great.

This month is likely to bring some refreshing experiences in your love life. However, as the week advances, the impact of Saturn will make you see the difference between dreams and reality. Venus will activate all your social contacts. But, the impact of the Nodes around the mid of this month can be detrimental for married couples. If you are single, the expansive impact of planets may bring fresh air of love and joy in your life during the latter part of this month. This month is likely to bring some good opportunity to strike some good financial deals. You will be able to enhance your financial growth. But, as the month progresses, there may be some tricky situations to face. Gradually, the impact of Jupiter will help you to resolve some pending financial issues. The impact of South Node indicates that you will have to face some pressure position in money matters though you may be having good income during the latter half of this month. As the month begins, Jupiter will bring some new opportunities and therefore you would feel fresh and energetic at your place of work. But, Mars indicates that you might indulge into arguments with peers and superiors. You must keep in mind that this might affect your progress. If you are in business, there can be some important development in your business. Jupiter will continue to shower blessing upon you around the month end. You may find some good career options this time around. This month will be good to make progress in education. You will perform well but Mars indicates that, at times your overconfidence may make you careless and hence you may not able to prepare or concentrate well in studies.

This month you can get the support of luck. Your hard work and persistent effort will give success this month both on the personal and professional front. Sun and Saturn advised you need to implement discipline and should strictly follow the time and fulfil your promises this will help you to get the expected result in your career and also in your relationship. In terms of relationship, this week is going to be good. You will get the chances to go for an outing and trip with your loved partner or with your spouse. A relationship proposal from a friend can be there. Some of you will get a positive response from your in-laws. Mars advised you to avoid demanding nature this will protect you from the marital problem. In terms of money and finance, this month Jupiter will help you. But Rahu and Jupiter suggest you avoid giving money to others because stars are giving clue that cannot be easily recoverable. Mars can give unplanned expenditure to repairing of the vehicle and also in the renovation. Saturn and Sun movement can give health-related expenditure. Support from senior can be with you. Your hard work and persistence effort will get appreciated by your senior. Saturn can give a sudden workload. The last paths of this month can give some hurdle and tough relationship with your boss so it would be good to avoid an argument with them. Communication or mass media-related work will give you job opportunity and promotion. In terms of health, you are advised to void digging deep in a past event and also avoid argument for past mistakes. This will give protection from stress which can affect your health this month.

Long-distance travelling or a trip to a foreign land can be there. Business-related investment is going to succeed this month. At the workplace conversation with different people will be there. New work responsibility will be assigned to you. Your boss and seniors will support you and accept your idea. You may get short distance travelling related to your business. Try to be polite with your partner and give rejuvenation to your relationship by spending quality time together. Communication with ex-partner will be there. A relationship proposal can be there from an old friend. Students can get help from their hard work and concentration. Get together with in-laws. Try to give quality time to your partner. Transit of Moon, Venus and Sun predicting that you may get changes in a love relationship. Ego clashes can give a distance relationship. Clear all the tax-related matters to stay away from legal matters. Financial expenditure on yourself and grooming will be there. Traveling can give expenses. Fulfillment of desire will be there. This month is not favorable to make a major investment in property. You should avoid an unnecessary argument with your partner. Financial help or gain from the spouse will be there. Unplanned expenditure on party and friends will begin this month. You will get success related to higher study and projects. There can be a success in the plan to get admission in distance learning courses. Aggression can lead to wrong decisions and affect your relationship with friends. Self-study can be a better option than group study.

The stars in the beginning of this month indicate that you may put a large focus on family. Jupiter may provide stability in current romantic relationships. If you are in a serious committed relationship, but not yet married, then the period around the mid of this month can be a good phase to tie the knot. The impact of stars will remain positive for your finances as the month begins. As the month advances, you may have good income flow as well. But no matter how much money you gain this week, it will be a bad phase to make investments in anything besides real estate. The transiting Saturn indicates, others may try to swindle you out of your money. Watch out and be alert for this. The month may begin with some sort of uncertainty at career and business front. If you are to face any difficulties in your life, then it must be related to your career, indicates Saturn. Mars indicates that you are likely to be busier than normal at work. This implies that you will also need to work harder as there will be larger workload and stiff problems. You may get ample opportunities to study new skills. There will be a variety of knowledge and mental stimulation, Mercury indicates. Due to the blessings of Jupiter, you may achieve better results during the latter part of this month. The favorable impact of stars are likely to help you maintain your energy levels during this month. But in the beginning of the month, the impact of Nodes may bring some fluctuations in your health. Your immunity will be good and hence even if you face any health issue, you may be able to recover very fast.

Pisc E s ( 19t H fE bruary to 20t H m arc H )

The beginning of this month will be good time for a meeting to resolve some conflict in your relationship. But Saturn indicates that as the month advances, a recent mistake may be weighing on you. The best option for you will be to come clean and to speak from the heart. It is time to take positive steps, suggests Jupiter. At the beginning of this month, Saturn may test your money management. As the month advances, you may also have better chances for financial gains. Around the mid of this month, the impact of Nodes indicates you are likely to face several difficulties on the financial front. In the beginning of this month, the impact of Saturn will be demanding of you. If you are in business, this could be the right time to make new plans or strategies for growth. During the latter half of the month, you may have big plans regarding your career. Around the month end, Jupiter indicates some significant development at your work place. A big business deal is also possible this time around. Jupiter during this month may help you to focus yourself back on studies and hence the better would be the outcome. But you may be facing many ups and downs due to the difficult aspect of Mars. The period around the month end may prove favourable for your studies. There will be a possibility that fever or a water-borne disease may occur in the beginning of the month. As the month advances, you may have good awareness for your health.