Khanh Ong
Khanh Ong is a Melbourne based celebrity chef, author and popular TV personality who made his television debut on Season 10 of MasterChef Australia.
At Melbourne's The George on Collins where Khanh is a part owner, you can experience his signature modern South-East Asian flavours that pay tribute to his Vietnamese heritage. You can also catch Khanh on Khanh Ong’s Wild Food, SBS’s exciting and energetic series that takes the audience on a culinary adventure though remote areas of Australia.
Fairfield City Council is delighted to welcome Khanh to the Cabramatta Moon Festival main stage from 3:00pm, where he will be showing off his cooking skills and showcasing his love for traditional Vietnamese recipes and the modern fusion spin he is known for.
Khanh Ong Recipe Card(PDF, 226KB)
Lantern Parade
Join Khanh as he heads the lantern parade from the main stage at 5:20pm.
Queen Forever
Queen Forever, The Australian Queen Tribute Show is coming to Cabramatta this September!
On Sunday September 17, Queen Forever will be headlining the main stage of the much-anticipated annual Cabramatta Moon Festival.
The legendary Freddie Mercury is to be brought back to life by the dynamic Gareth Hill, whose electric energy, dramatic stage presence, and stellar vocals will certainly leave you awe-struck. Alongside him, Scott Bastian will impeccably replicate the legendary guitar solos and sound of Brian May, promising a tribute worthy of the original. The rhythm section sees Brad Hodgkinson delivering a masterful performance as Roger Taylor, while Darryn McLaughlin channels the solidity and reliability of John Deacon. Completing the line-up is the extremely gifted Danny Oakhill, emulating the invaluable contribution of Spike Edney, the unofficial fifth member of Queen.
Settle in for an evening filled with some of Queen’s most celebrated anthems, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love,” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” This exhilarating sonic journey, performed with passion and intensity, offers you a unique chance to revisit the magic of Queen’s music.
Festival Program Poster(PDF, 13MB)
| Time |
Performer |
| 10:45am |
Official Ceremony led by Mayor of Fairfield City Frank Carbone |
| 12:00pm |
Alpha Unit Martial Arts
Alpha Unit are a martial arts school specialising in diverse adult classes, including striking, strength, and tricking. They also offer comprehensive martial arts classes designed for kids, teaching essential self-defence skills and promoting discipline, confidence, and physical fitness, empowering young warriors to grow both mentally and physically in a fun and supportive environment.
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| 12:10pm |
Cabramatta High School's Pasifika Dance Group
Pasifika are a dance group from Cabramatta High School, and they perform song and dance from all over the Pacific. On Moon Festival they will transport you to the beautiful island of Samoa.
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| 12:15pm |
Q&A with Blue Star's Kien Thang Lam
Join us for a special Q&A with our festival Platinum Sponsor, Blue Star Air Conditioning's founder, Kien Thang Lam.
Celebrating over 20 years in business, Blue Star Air Conditioning was founded in 1996 by two licensed Electrician & Refrigeration Mechanics, Ken and Dong. Hear their personal and business journey in this segment.
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| 12:30pm |
Angelina Nguyen
Angelina is a proud local musician and educator. Born and raised in Fairfield West, Angelina completed a Bachelor of Music Education (Honours) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney.
This year, Angelina has started her first year of teaching music in Primary and High School settings and continues to pursue singing around her community in Western Sydney.
In this set, she will be singing songs that represent her identity as a Vietnamese-Australian.
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| 12:45pm |
Australia Oriental Dance
Australia Oriental Dance is the most famous and popular dance group among the Chinese Community and have been celebrating this wonderful event with the public for many years.
The group will be showcasing some amazing colourful and vibrant performances.
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| 1:07pm |
Cambodian Living Arts & Culture |
| 1:15pm |
Chinese Traditional Dance & Solo Song
Since its establishment in 2011, MCC Dance Group of NSW Inc has been contributing to the promotion of multiculturalism.
They have previously performed at Cabramatta Moon Festival and are excited to be back!
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| 1:45pm |
Nusantra Sydney Dance
Nusantara Sydney Dance will be performing two beautiful cultural dances - Birds of Paradise from Bali Island, which portrays a male and female bird with beautiful golden costumes, and Jaipongan Dance from West Java, which is a social dance with fans.
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| 2:10pm |
Vovinam Viet Vo Dao
Vovinam Viet Vo Dao was introduced in Australia more than 30 years ago and has trained and educated many young Vietnamese generations who are independent, courageous, respectful, generous and good citizens in society.
Today, the blue uniform of Vovinam is worn all around the world, from Asia to Europe, and from Africa to all over America and of course in Australia.
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| 2:30pm |
Blue Star Bingo |
| 3:00pm |
Khanh Ong Cooking Demonstration |
| 5:00pm |
Food competitions presented by Cabra-Vale Diggers |
| 5:20pm |
Cabramatta Moon Festival Lantern Parade |
| 6:00pm |
Queen Forever - Tribute Show |
| 7:05pm |
DUSK2DAWN
DUSK2DAWN consists of over 30 members with a passion for dance and all things K-POP.
For the past 2 years, they have performed in showcases across Sydney. With a majority of their crew living in South-West Sydney and having attended Cabramatta Moon Festival for many years, they are honoured to be able to perform on a familiar stage.
They will be performing their latest projects consisting of popular K-POP groups including BTS, Blackpink, Le Sserafim, and IZ*ONE.
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| 7:20pm |
RIO Projekt
Fierce, glamorous, authentic, and edgy, Rio Projekt is an ensemble of internationally acclaimed artists who perform annually in Rio Carnaval and work with the best of the best from Brazil.
On the pulse of Rio’s ever evolving artistic trends, Rio Projekt offers an unparalleled calibre of Brazilian entertainment in Australia.
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| 7:40pm |
Kookies N Kream
For over a decade, Kookies N Kream has been known for their success in national and international hip-hop competitions.
Most recently, they made history as the only Australian dance school to reach the finals in two divisions at the World Hip Hop Championships.
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| 8:00pm |
Fireworks Finale |
Festival Event Map(PDF, 2MB)
Mekong Live Site - Arthur Street
| Time |
Performer |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Mounties Membership Information |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
FREE Face Painting with Kozi & Pinky |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
FREE Balloon Animals with Kozi & Pinky |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
CareFlight HeliSim |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
Major Fun Max & Mala visits Cabramatta |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Major Fun Max & Mala visits Cabramatta |
FREE Family Fun at Dutton Plaza
| Time |
Performer |
| 9:00am - 7:30pm |
Wacky House |
| 9:00am - 6:00pm |
Quiet Space |
| 11:00am - 4:00pm |
Colouring in Activity |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Moon Cake Craft Activity |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Sensory Games at Creative Community Care |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Arts & Craft at Creative Community Care |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Karaoke at Creative Community Care |
Cabramatta Moon Festival - Mooncake colouring in activity(PDF, 213KB)
Around Site
| Time |
Performer |
| 12:00pm - 3:00pm |
XMPLA performing on John Street |
| 1:00pm - 7:00pm |
Alpha Unit Challenges at Railway Parade |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Moon Goddess & Archer Meet and Greet |
| 3:00pm - 3:30pm |
Moon Goddess & Archer Meet and Greet |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm |
THQ Dance Troupe Lion Dancing performances & photo opportunities on John Street |
| 4:00pm - 4:30pm |
Moon Goddess & Archer Meet and Greet |
| 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
DJ Saint on John Street |
| 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Shirina performing on Cook Square |
Non La Light
| Time |
Performer |
| 11:00am - 8:00pm |
Decorate a Lantern |
Festival Program Poster(PDF, 13MB)
| Time |
Performer |
Location |
| 11:00am |
THQ Lion Dancing |
Official Opening Ceremony at Blue Star Air Conditioning Stage |
| 3:00pm |
Australia Jing Yee Lion Dance |
Lion Dancing at Freedom Plaza |
| 3:00pm |
Qing Fong Lion Dance Team |
Lion Dancing at John Street |
| 4:30pm |
Qing Fong Lion Dance Team |
Lion Dancing at John Street |
| 4:30pm |
Sydney Yun Yee Tong Lion Dance |
Lion Dancing at Freedom Plaza |
| 5:20pm |
Dong Thanh Alliance Martial Arts |
Lantern Parade at Blue Star Air Conditioning Stage |
| 6:00pm |
Dragon Style Kung Fu & Fitness |
Lion Dancing at Dutton Lane |
| 7:45pm |
Australia Jing Yee Lion Dance
Dong Thanh Alliance Martial Arts
THQ Lion Dancing
Sydney Yun Yee Tong Lion Dance
Qing Fong Lion Dance Team
Dragon Style Kung Fu & Fitness
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Cook Square / Railway Parade
Cnr Arthur and Railway
Arthur Street / Pailau Gate
CBA / Freedom Plaza
John Street
Dutton Lane
Lion Dancing and Traditional Firecrackers
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Festival Program Poster(PDF, 13MB)
Festival Event Map(PDF, 2MB)
For updates, please visit our Fairfield City Council Facebook page, and Instagram pages - @discoverfairfield and @cabramatta_atasteofasia.
Program may be subject to change without notice.