Lunar Year Celebrations

King Dynasty Restaurant in Chatswood was at full capacity as 350 guests, sponsors, people from various multicultural background and notable Politicians celebrated SHARE SMR INC Inaugural Lunar New Year Gala Dinner 2023 held on 31 January 2023.

The guests were delighted with entertainment, traditional Lion Dancers, an Opera, and a 11-course banquet. Cr Barbara Ward Deputy Mayor of Ku Ring Gai who initiated and hosted this event on behalf of SHARE thanked the Board for their support and paid tribute to members pre- sent- Mr Moss Akbarian, Roger Xie and CEO & Board member Adrian Prakash who supported this event in Ku Ring Gai. Adrian Prakash CEO of SHARE has grown the organisation which has grown exponentially with a reach in 55 locations to over 4,00 participants.

“I am so proud to be the President of this not-for-profit organisation that has grown exponentially under the leadership of Adrian Prakash and our committed staff and Leaders.It is marvellous to see so many of you here and the interest has been amazing, I thank you for your tremendous support. Ladies & Gentlemen, I am of

Indian heritage from Fiji and as a child I remember Chinese New Year celebrations and wondered what the RED LANTERNS was about and the activities around this week,” said Cr Ward.

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China and a major event in some other East Asian countries and indeed around the globe. Chinese New Year is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. Apart from the traditional and religious aspect it is also a time to feast and visit family members.