SHMG X Joyful Plates Mid Autumn Celebration 2025
Sun, 05 Oct
|Concord Oval Canadian Exiles Room
Lanterns, Peranakan-inspired kids workshop & potluck! Entry Free (optional $2 gold coin donation at entry) | Book Kids Workshop $28


Time & Location
05 Oct 2025, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Concord Oval Canadian Exiles Room, Loftus St, Concord NSW 2137, Australia
About the event
Sydney Hills Makan Group — 3rd Mid-Autumn Festival Get-Together
This year, SHMG is teaming up with Joyful Plates to make it extra fun for the kids!
Makan Kakis Club Kids Workshop (Ages 3–12) — $28 — 4 to 5.30pm
Cook, play, learn about Peranakan culture & the Mid-Autumn Festival! More info here
Storytelling
Make Ondeh-Ondeh–inspired Mooncakes, and enjoy it with some chrysanthemum tea.
Lantern craft with unique Peranakan patterns complete with tealight.
Each child will also receive a limited edition Makan Kakis Club Tote bag
[Limited to 30 kids — 1 parent must accompany]
General Entry (FREE, gold coin donation optional at entry)
Everyone’s welcome: singles, couples, families, all cultural backgrounds!
Potluck style: bring a dish to share if you’d like, optional but highly encouraged as this is a community event (Halal-friendly please, no pork).
Calling chefs/restaurants/vendors: we’re seeking 2 sponsored dishes (kid-friendly + adult). PM Aaron to coordinate.
Seating available; bring a picnic rug/mat if you prefer.
Entry is FREE. Optional donation ($2+ coin) helps cover venue & expenses.
All children will receive a light up bunny headband sponsored by Joyful Plates. Please bring your own lantern if you're not joining us for the workshop, we will have a lantern walk when the sun sets...
Photobooth will be set up with customised frame and stickers sponsored by Joyful Plates, free e-copy sent to email or pay $5 to get it printed.
Supported by Joyful Plates and Singapore Global Network. A short survey to be completed during registration.
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