Saturday 27 September 2025 | 11AM - 6PM and Sunday 28 September 2025 | 12PM - 7PM
Arthur Street Carpark, Cabramatta Town Centre
For the first time, Cabramatta will proudly host the inaugural National Lion Dance Competition in Australia - an exciting event presented by Fairfield City Council in collaboration with the Australian Dragon and Lion Dance Federation.
Hughes Street Carpark will be transformed into a thrilling arena, welcoming 19 elite lion dance teams from across the country who will compete across two categories - Traditional and High Poles.
This vibrant two-day competition kicks off on Saturday 27 September, with the nation’s top lion dance champions crowned on Sunday 28 September.
In a spectacular double celebration, the National Lion Dance Competition will take place alongside the beloved Cabramatta Moon Festival on Sunday 28 September - promising a cultural weekend unlike anything Western Sydney, or greater Sydney, has ever seen.
Highlights include:
- 19 teams from across Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA) are competing in traditional and high pole lion dance categories
- Winners are crowned in both categories with a coveted national title and prizes
- International guest judges from federations in Singapore and Malaysia
- Family-friendly atmosphere with free entry for all ages.
The competition is set to ignite local interest in lion dance and provide an international platform for emerging talent. It also marks a significant step in Fairfield City Council’s commitment to fostering multicultural engagement and supporting the arts.
Event details:
Day 1: Traditional – Saturday 27 September | 11am – 6pm.
Day 2: Traditional and High Poles – Sunday 28 September | 12pm – 7pm.
Location: Hughes Street Car Park – 6 Hughes Street Cabramatta.
(Hughes Street Car Park will be transformed into a purpose-built arena, complete with grandstand seating and standing areas).
Free event.
Cabramatta Moon Festival: Sunday 28 September | 11am – 8pm.
Location: Cabramatta Town Centre.
Free event.
Funding for this project has been provided by the NSW Government.
Friday 26 September 2025 | 3:00PM - 6:00PM | Freedom Plaza, Cabramatta Town Centre
Join us for the National Lion Team Greet where all participating teams will converge for a parade on the eve of the competition!
Adding to the festive spirit, the evening will also feature the Lighting of the Lanterns in Freedom Plaza - a symbolic moment that marks the beginning of a vibrant weekend of cultural celebration and spectacular performances.
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Lion Dance Team Name
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New South Wales
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- Qing Fong Dragon & Lion Dance Team (Traditional)
- Jin Wu Koon Dragon & Lion Dance Association (Traditional and High Poles)
- Australia Jing Yee Tong Dragon & Lion Dance (Traditional and High Poles)
- Sydney Yun Yee Tong Dragon & Lion Dance (Traditional)
- Chinese Youth League Lion & Dragon Dance Australia (Traditional)
- Trung Han Qun Martial Arts & Lion Dance Academy - THQ Cabra (Traditional and High Poles)
- Australian Dragon Style Kung Fu (Traditional and High Poles)
- Australian Yau Lung Mun Association (Traditional and High Poles)
- Dong Thanh Alliance Martial Arts (Traditional)
- Chinese Masonic Society Sydney (High Poles)
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VICTORIA
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- Chinese Masonic Society Lion Dance Team Melbourne (Traditional)
- Hong De Lion & Dragon Association (Traditional)
- Melbourne Chinese Kuan Yee Dragon & Lion Dance Association (Traditional)
- Dai Bi Quan Am Lion Dance (Traditional)
- Hung Hing Lion Dance Association Melbourne (Traditional and High Poles)
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QUEENSLAND
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- Australian Hong Teck Sports Association (Traditional and High Poles)
- Shaolin Kung Fu Guan (Traditional)
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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- Chung Wah Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe (Traditional and High Poles)
- Ging Mo Academy (Traditional)
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