Venue:Chinese Garden Forecourt, Darling Harbour and Tumbalong Park

Date: Saturday, 10 May 2008

10:00AM - 7:00PM       Bathing of the Buddha, Vegetarian Food Fair, Art and Craft Demonstrations& etc,        Complimentary Medical Consultation

10:30AM                         Lion Dance

11:00AM                        Purification Ceremony

12:30-1:30PM                Multicultural Performances

2:00PM                          Baby BlessingCeremony

3:00-4:00PM                  Cultural Performances

5:20PM                          Lion Dance

6:00PM                          Light Offering Ceremony

Date: Sunday, 11 May 2008

8:30-9:30AM                offering to the Buddha (Rehearsal)

9:00AM-4:00PM          Bathing of the Buddha, Vegetarian Food Fair, Art and Craft Demonstrations & etc,  Complimentary Medical Consultation

10:00AM                       Lion Dance

10:30AM                       Bathing of the Buddha Dharma Ceremony

12:30-1:30PM               Multicultural Performances

2:00PM                         Lion Dance

2:30PM                         Mother's Day Blessing

4:00PM                         Lion Dance

Welcome to Tumbalong Park. You can visit the Lumbini Garden (Birth Place of the Buddha), the Life Story of the Buddha, Art and Craft Activities, Books Exhibition, and Many Games and Fun activities for children. 

The Origin of Buddha’s Day & the Significance of Bathing of the Buddha