From Mooncakes to Music: Celebrating Seniors with Heart

Thu 2 October 2025
10:30 am 2:30 pm
2025 Boroondara Seniors Festival

Samarinda Ashburton Aged Services

286 High Street
Ashburton VIC 3147

Free
10/02/2025 10:30 am 10/02/2025 2:30 pm From Mooncakes to Music: Celebrating Seniors with Heart Join Ashburton Chinese Senior Friendship Association for “From Mooncakes to Music: Celebrating Seniors with Heart”, a joyful cultural event held during the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival in Boroondara. Timed to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival on 6 October, the event brings together seniors, families​ and volunteers to celebrate tradition, connection​ and wellbeing.You’ll enjoy a hands-on mooncake-making workshop, traditional dance and fitness performances​ and the singing of beloved Chinese songs.A free light lunch and traditional mooncakes will be provided.No RSVP is required – the event is open to all seniors and their families.Volunteers will be on-site to assist with seating, translation (English/Chinese)​ and accessibility needs.The event promotes intergenerational engagement, cultural pride​ and social inclusion, while honouring the contributions of older adults in our community.Event schedule10:30 am – Arrival, welcome​ and introductions11 am – Mooncake-making workshopNoon – Cultural performances (dance, fitness, singing)1 pm – Shared lunch and social time2:30 pm – Closing remarks and farewellsAccessibility at this spaceAccessibility features include:Accessible car parkingAccessible drop-off areaAutomatic doorsAccessible toiletsRampsClear signageLiftsQuite areasWide passagewaysThis event is part of the 2025 Boroondara Seniors Festival. Explore all Seniors Festival events happening in Boroondara. , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Join Ashburton Chinese Senior Friendship Association for “From Mooncakes to Music: Celebrating Seniors with Heart”, a joyful cultural event held during the 2025 Victorian Seniors Festival in Boroondara. Timed to coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival on 6 October, the event brings together seniors, families​ and volunteers to celebrate tradition, connection​ and wellbeing.

You’ll enjoy a hands-on mooncake-making workshop, traditional dance and fitness performances​ and the singing of beloved Chinese songs.

A free light lunch and traditional mooncakes will be provided.

No RSVP is required – the event is open to all seniors and their families.

Volunteers will be on-site to assist with seating, translation (English/Chinese)​ and accessibility needs.

The event promotes intergenerational engagement, cultural pride​ and social inclusion, while honouring the contributions of older adults in our community.

Event schedule

  • 10:30 am – Arrival, welcome​ and introductions
  • 11 am – Mooncake-making workshop
  • Noon – Cultural performances (dance, fitness, singing)
  • 1 pm – Shared lunch and social time
  • 2:30 pm – Closing remarks and farewells

Accessibility at this space

Accessibility features include:

  • Accessible car parking
  • Accessible drop-off area
  • Automatic doors
  • Accessible toilets
  • Ramps
  • Clear signage
  • Lifts
  • Quite areas
  • Wide passageways

This event is part of the 2025 Boroondara Seniors Festival. Explore all Seniors Festival events happening in Boroondara.

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.
Contact
Yuhua Zhang (Ashburton Chinese Senior Friendship Association)