'The Story of Bridge Street's Chinatown'

Name: 'The Story of Bridge Street's Chinatown'
Start: 2026-04-23
Location: Golden Dragon Museum, 1/11 Bridge St

Apr

Date

23 Apr (Thursday)

Time

Thu, 6:00 – 7:00 pm

Venue

Golden Dragon Museum, 1/11 Bridge St

Bendigo VIC, Australia

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📝 Useful Information

"The Story of Bridge Street's Chinatown" is a special historical talk held at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo as part of the National Trust (Vic) Heritage Festival.

Led by the museum’s Research Officer, Leigh McKinnon, the presentation explores the evolution of the old Bridge Street Chinatown from the 1850s to the present day.

If you are interested in Bridge Street's history, several other events are occurring nearby:

Would you like more information on booking tickets or details on the walking tours that explore the remaining physical landmarks of the old Chinatown?

Event Details

Related Chinese Heritage Events in Bendigo (March–April 2026)

•Golden Dragon Museum

•Event Name: The Story of Bridge Street's Chinatown

•Date & Time: Thursday, 23 April 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

•Location: Golden Dragon Museum, 1/11 Bridge Street, Bendigo VIC 3550

•Type: Heritage Talk / Educational Presentation

•Description: The talk focuses on the owners, occupants, and businesses of the old Bridge Street area. It highlights how the streetscape transitioned from a bustling commercial hub with herbalists and general stores to its current form, which includes the modern museum and the Dai Gum San Precinct.

•Cost/Tickets: Approximately $12.00 AUD (plus booking fees); tickets are available through Eventbrite.

•Mah Jong at the Museum: Monthly social gaming sessions held on the first Wednesday of each month (e.g., 1 April 2026) at the Golden Dragon Museum.

•Awakening of the Dragon: A traditional ceremony with 100,000 firecrackers to rouse Dai Gum Loong on Saturday, 4 April 2026, at the Dai Gum San Precinct.

•Dai Gum San Precinct

•Bendigo Easter Festival Gala Parade: The world's longest Imperial dragon, Dai Gum Loong, parades through the streets on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

•Friday Chinese Heritage Tours: Weekly guided tours exploring the city's Chinese history, departing at 1:00 PM from Bendigo Guided Tours.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026