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Adelaide, you couldn’t get enough, so we’ve made it official.
Following its debut last year, the spectacular Hong Kong Dragon lantern returns to light up the Riverbank Footbridge, and this year, we’re extending its stay.
At 40 metres long, the dragon brings to life one of the Chinese zodiac’s most magical creatures, a symbol of strength, wisdom and good luck. Said to dwell in rivers and seas, Chinese dragons are friendly guardians of water and weather, and this one seems right at home above the river and watching over everyone with a smile.
Artist Vivian Ho has reimagined the dragon using scenes from everyday Hong Kong, blending the hustle and bustle of city life with the tranquillity of nature. Inspired by Kowloon Walled City, once a crowded maze of buildings, now a peaceful park, the Hong Kong Dragon becomes a bridge between urban life and the natural world.
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OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. It showcases the best theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, food and cultural events from across Asia.
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Vivian Ho
Artist
Passionate about creating sensory images that redefine aesthetics and address cultural values, Vivian Ho is a Hong Kong-based artist who graduated from Wesleyan University majoring in Studio Arts and Economics. Her works are collected by the M+ Museum, Valmont Foundation, Nishiji Collection and Copelouzos Family Art Museum, and she has held multiple solo and group exhibitions in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, Paris, Rome and the US.
Performance Location: Riverbank Footbridge
The Riverbank Pedestrian Bridge provides a vital connection between the city’s highly visited Adelaide Festival Centre, Adelaide Railway Station and Adelaide Oval. The 255-metre-long bridge arcs over the River Torrens, connecting two key destination points on the north and south banks.
The Riverbank Precinct is located on the banks of the River Torrens. See its location on Google Maps here.
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24 Oct 2025
Behind the Golden Orbs at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail
This year, participants from Minda’s MyPath Day Options Program created 50 beautiful Golden Orbs for display at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail.
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Plan Your Visit to OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail
Step into a world of light and wonder at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail, 23–26 October at Tarntanya Wama (Pinky Flat). Enjoy free family fun with live music, puppetry, performances, and a range of delicious food and drinks.
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13 Oct 2025
Meet the People Behind OzAsia Festival
Hear from Joon-Yee Kwok, Festival Director, Sonal Patel, Senior Producer, and Diane Fang, Producer of Outdoor Programs, about their journeys with OzAsia Festival, what a day in their roles looks like, and the shows they can’t wait to share with you in 2025
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23 Sept 2025
UV Songlines: Illuminating Ancestral Roots - Audio Descriptions
Listen to the audio descriptions of Colleen Raven Strangeways artwork exhibited in the historic Adelaide Railway Station Phone Booths, and feature for SALA Festival and Tarnanthi Festival.
10 min read
24 Oct 2025
Behind the Golden Orbs at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail
This year, participants from Minda’s MyPath Day Options Program created 50 beautiful Golden Orbs for display at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail.
3 min read
16 Oct 2025
Plan Your Visit to OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail
Step into a world of light and wonder at OzAsia Festival’s Moon Lantern Trail, 23–26 October at Tarntanya Wama (Pinky Flat). Enjoy free family fun with live music, puppetry, performances, and a range of delicious food and drinks.
5 min read
13 Oct 2025
Meet the People Behind OzAsia Festival
Hear from Joon-Yee Kwok, Festival Director, Sonal Patel, Senior Producer, and Diane Fang, Producer of Outdoor Programs, about their journeys with OzAsia Festival, what a day in their roles looks like, and the shows they can’t wait to share with you in 2025
10 min read
23 Sept 2025
UV Songlines: Illuminating Ancestral Roots - Audio Descriptions
Listen to the audio descriptions of Colleen Raven Strangeways artwork exhibited in the historic Adelaide Railway Station Phone Booths, and feature for SALA Festival and Tarnanthi Festival.
10 min read
21 Dec 2023
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 12: Jo Peoples & Helen Trepa
In episode 12, Jo Peoples and Helen Trepa from our Exhibition and Collections team chat to host Libby O'Donovan about the Performing Arts Collection.
42 min listen
1 Dec 2023
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 11: Matt Gilbertson
In episode 11, Matt Gilbertson chats to host Libby O'Donovan about the inspiration behind his alter-ego 'Hans'.
42 min listen
31 Oct 2023
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 10: Eddie Perfect
In episode 10, Eddie Perfect chats to host Libby O'Donovan about his affinity with Adelaide Festival Centre and his experience as a former Artistic Director of Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
40 min listen
21 Sept 2023
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 9: Annette Shun Wah
In episode 9 of The First 50, host Libby O'Donovan talks to OzAsia Festival Artistic Director, Annette Shun Wah.
40 min listen
1 June 2024
Foundation Impact Stories: Be a champion for the future of South Australian artists
Your support will enable us to nurture emerging creative talent, helping to provide the right pathways and year round, hands-on comprehensive performance and industry experiences within all aspects of South Australia’s premier performing arts centre.
1 min watch
1 June 2024
Foundation Impact Stories: Inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts
With your support, we can remove barriers and share the arts with every corner of our community through our Arts for All and community engagement programs, champion the next generation of artists, and push boundaries through the creation of new works.
2 min watch
15 Dec 2022
Foundation Impact Stories: Songlines 2022 Reconciliation Generation
Alberton Primary School took part in centrED's Songlines program. Students spend a day working with First Nations songwriters to get a greater understanding of their culture.
3 min watch
31 Oct 2022
Watch now: The Long Walk
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28 min watch