ABAW Launches 2027 Box Hill Chinese New Year Festival with Golden Age Returning as Title Sponsor
The Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW) has launched preparations for the 2027 Box Hill Chinese New Year Festival, planned for Saturday, 13 February 2027, at a media launch and networking event held at Fountains Restaurant, Box Hill Institute.
ABAW President Bihong Wang announced Golden Age’s return as Title Sponsor, alongside confirmed supporters ANZ, BOQ, Bupa, Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme, Foot Solutions and Asian Inspiration.
Notable speakers included Notable Speakers
Ms. Bihong Wang – President of ABAW
Cr. Kirsten Langford – Mayor of City of Whitehorse
Mr. Gabriel Ng MP – Federal Member for Menzies
Dr. Carina Garland MP – Federal Member for Chisholm
Mr. Matt Gregg MP – Federal Member for Deakin
Mr. Paul Hamer MP – State Member for Box Hill, Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Representing Mr. Paul Edbrooke MP – Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Richard Welch MP – Shadow Minister for Industry, Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Innovation, Shadow Minister for AI and the Digital Economy
Mr. Evan Mulholland MP – Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs. Representing Ms. Jess Wilson MP – Leader of the Opposition Victoria
Mr. Damien Hehir – Development Director of Golden Age Group
Notable VIPs
Mr. Nick McGowan MP – Legislative Council for Northeastern Metropolitan
Ms. Sally Houget – Liberal Candidate for Box Hill
Ms. Prue Cutts – Individual Candidate for Ringwood
Cr. Peter Allan – Whitehorse City Councillor
ABAW was honoured to receive bipartisan support for the festival. The Victorian Liberal Party announced a commitment of $150,000 annually if elected at the 2026 state election, while Victorian Labor announced annual funding of $100,000 if returned to government. ABAW warmly welcomes both commitments as recognition of the festival’s cultural, community and economic contribution to Box Hill.
“We want people of all backgrounds to feel welcome, and younger generations to experience the traditions that mean so much to their families,” President Wang said.
President Wang highlighted the festival’s role in connecting families, sharing traditions and introducing local businesses to new customers. She thanked the 2026 sponsors, ABAW members, committee, operations team, volunteers and media for their contributions.
The networking event encouraged guests to exchange ideas and explore business collaboration.
“We look forward to welcoming you to the festival on 13 February 2027,” President Wang said.
Festival Details
Planned date: Saturday, 13 February 2027
Location: Bank Street Box Hill, VIC 3128
Further festival information and updates: www.abaw.org.au
For sponsorship opportunities and media enquiries, please contact [email protected].
