Bendigo City Walk | Easter Holiday Travel Guide is here!
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The Easter holiday is here, have all the students made their travel plans?
Today, the editor will take everyone to the famousBendigo Bendigo Easter FestivalLet's take a look! It is said that the 'dragon' content is super high~ Students studying at the Bendigo campus are so lucky!
Bendigo Bendigo is the fourth largest city in Victoria, about 160 kilometers from Melbourne, less than two hours' drive. Historically, the gold rush in 'San Francisco', California, began around 1848; while the gold mines in Bendigo were not discovered until the 1850s, hence the name 'New Gold Mountain'.
This ancient and culturally rich city has preserved many old buildings and is an important cultural center full of artistic atmosphere. Bendigo hosts various festivals and celebrations every year, the most famous being the Easter Festival, which reportedly attracts nearly 100,000 tourists annually.
🎡Bendigo Easter Festival
March 29, 2024 (Friday) - April 1, 2024 (Monday)
The event lasts for 4 days, with different exciting activities arranged each day. Scan the QR code to check the specific event times.
Easter Egg Hunt
🗒️March 29
⏰9:40am-5:00pm
📍Rosalind Park
A large-scale treasure hunt activity, searching for up to 85,000 Easter chocolate eggs in Rosalind Park! Adults over 18 are also welcome!
Easter Market
🗒️March 29, March 31
📍Pall Mall and Easter Fair Way
There will be over 200 stalls on these two days, offering various artworks and handicrafts, handmade delicacies, unique treasures, collectibles, delicious agricultural products, and more.
Awakening the Golden Dragon Performance
🗒️March 30
⏰2:00pm-4:00pm
📍Dai Gum San Chinese Precinct, Bridge Street
A traditional celebration presented by the Bendigo Chinese Association Lion Dance Team and Dragon Dance Team, including lion and dragon dance performances. It concludes with the lighting of 100,000 firecrackers to awaken the Golden Dragon from its slumber, preparing for its appearance in the grand parade on Sunday.
Grand Festival Parade
🗒️March 30-31
📍View Street, McCrae Street and Bridge Street
The grand festival parade will kick off on Easter Sunday, featuring float parades, special dances, fireworks shows, and other performances that can be enjoyed for free! The highlight of the Easter parade is the traditional Chinese performance - the dragon dance! Here you can find the world's longest 'Great Golden Dragon', interestingly, the dragon dancers are not only Chinese but also people of different ethnicities.
Night Parade
🗒️March 30
⏰8:00pm-9:30pm
📍Parade Route: View Street, McCrae Street and Bridge Street
An exciting night parade, with the Bendigo Chinese Association's light decorations making an entrance. The climax of the parade will be the fireworks display over Rosalind Park.
Live Music Performances
🗒️March 29-March 31
⏰12:00pm-5:00pm
📍Bull Street
A series of exciting live music performances will be held for three consecutive days, allowing you to fully enjoy~
Carnival Rides
🗒️March 29-March 31
⏰10:00am-11:00pm
📍Mundy Street
A three-day carnival with various rides and delicious snacks, creating unforgettable memories with your friends!
Students studying at the Bendigo campus are so lucky, enjoying live music and performances, special delicacies and snacks, various art performances, students who loveshoppingat markets should not miss it~
Remote Campus is Not Remote
Additional Bonus Policies
One of the main benefits of studying at the Bendigo campus is the extended duration of the additional PSW graduate visa and a greater number of occupations in demand on the regional occupation list.
Lower Cost of Living
One of the greatest benefits of living and studying at the Bendigo campus is the lower cost of living, such as accommodation, food, and services, which are usually about 30-40% cheaper than in metropolitan cities like Melbourne and Sydney.
Generous Scholarships
The Australian Destination Scholarship is set up by the government to support international students studying at regional campuses, with scholarships up to AUD 15,000 per year.
👈Scan the QR code to check if you are eligible for a scholarship application!
Diverse Course Selection
The Bendigo campus offers a rich and diverse selection of courses, covering various academic fields, including business, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, arts, etc.
If you have more questions about applying to the Bendigo campus, feel free to contact our admissions officer for a detailed discussion.
💡For more information, please visit the following website or click on [Read More] below to learn more~
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