Dear
Members and Friends,
Moon Festival Luncheon
The Moon Festival Luncheon in 2026 will be
held on September 22 (Tuesday) at Zilver Chatswood (600/1 Anderson St,
Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood NSW 2067). Guests are welcome from 11 am, with
seating at noon. All members are encouraged to attend.
This year's luncheon features an array of
dishes: Zilver Hong Kong Style Platter, Crispy Deep-Fried Seafood Balls with
Stuffed Shrimp Paste, Sautéed Shrimp Balls in Jade Sauce, Diced Beef in Black
Pepper Sauce, Pineapple Sweet & Sour Pork, Steamed Fresh Barramundi with
Olive Paste, Mushrooms with Seasonal Vegetables, Imperial Free-Range Chicken,
Yangzhou Fried Rice, Desserts, Fruits, and Dim Sum.
Members attending the luncheon will receive a
complimentary mooncake on the day. All attendees will be eligible for a lottery
sponsored by Ettason and Tung Chun, with a variety of prizes.
Tickets will be available
for public sale starting today, priced at $30 per person for member ($60 per
person for non-member), with limited availability. Please call GYT (02 9281
7206) or Ben Wong (0402 799 277) to leave a message for reservations. We
appreciate the support from all members, and to avoid disappointment, please
purchase early. Each member may purchase only one additional ticket besides
their own (for members only). Senior members aged seventy (70) and above can
receive one free ticket. Please pick up your tickets and make payment at GYT
between 10 am and 4 pm on from September 7 to 11, 2026. Alternatively, you can
make online transfer to GYT bank account (details are at the end of the
newsletter). To protect the rights of members, lunch tickets are for member personal
use only and are non-transferable. On the day of the luncheon, attendees must
bring their membership card and lunch tickets for entry. Senior members holding
free lunch coupons who cannot attend must return them by September 15 to
facilitate the staff's cancellation. Otherwise, a fee of $60 will be required,
or they may risk temporary suspension of senior member benefits. Those who have
purchased tickets but cannot attend should also complete the ticket refund
procedure by September 15, as refunds will not be processed after this date.
Due to limited seating, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by these
measures; they are put in place to allow more members to participate.
Whale Watching Day Tour
Sunday, 11 October 2026 | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm |
$20 per person
We are heading to Terrigal coast to watch the
whales. Sydney’s whale watching season runs from mid-May to November, with peak
sightings from late June to early July and again from September to October. We
may have a great chance to see the whales.
Timing and Migration
Humpback whales migrate along Sydney’s
coastline each year, traveling from Antarctic feeding grounds to the warmer
waters of Queensland to breed and calve. The migration occurs in two main
phases:
·
Northbound Migration (May to August): Whales travel north, often closer to shore, making early-season
sightings ideal for boat tours and coastal lookouts. Peak activity occurs in
late June to early July, with frequent breaches, tail slaps, and pectoral fin
displays.
·
Southbound Migration (September to November): Mothers return with newborn calves,
swimming slower and closer to the coast. This period offers excellent
opportunities to see calves practicing breaching and spy-hopping.
After watching the whales, we can walk along
the new coastal trail enjoying the waves. Then have lunch and go to The
Entrance to watch pelicans feeding after lunch. At 4pm we board the bus to
return to the city.
Event Details:
📅Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
🕖Time: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
🎟Cost: $20 per person (will be
refunded on the day on the bus ; will be forfeited if no show)
🍽Lunch: Not included – BYO lunch or
recommended at the Breakers Country Club (the Terrigal Wamberal RSL)
👥Participants: Limited to 40 people
📝Registration Deadline: 30 September
2026
🚉Meeting Point Options:
👉Register and purchase
tickets through our office to secure your spot. Please call GYT (02 9281
7206) or Ben Wong (0402 799 277) for reservations
Chung Yeung Festival
The festival of Chung Yeung will be held on 25 October (Sunday)
at Luk Fook (六福) Kong Shin Tong (廣善堂) in Rookwood
Cemetery. The Sheung Heung (上香) ceremony, led by the President & Vice
President, will take place from 10:30 am, followed by the distribution of gift
voucher to members until 11:30pm. Members are reminded to pay their current
year membership fees as we will not be accepting payments at the Ching Ming
Festival Tributes. Unpaid members and members who joined in less than one year
are not entitled to collect gift vouchers.
We will be arranging a complimentary shuttle bus between the
Goon Yee Tong office and Rookwood Cemetery. To reserve a seat, members must pay
a $10 deposit for a ticket, which will be refunded on the day on the bus. Bus
tickets can be reserved with the Goon Yee Tong office (02 9281 7206) or Ben Wong (0402 799 277) between 5 October 2026 and 16 October 2026. The $10 will
be forfeited if members are absent from the event. Attendees will be picked up
outside the entrance to Goon Yee Tong (next to the stone lion) at 9am. The bus
will leave Haymarket at 9:30am. The bus will return from Rookwood at 12pm and
expect to arrive at Haymarket around 1pm.
You can pay your annual membership fee and activities tickets
directly into the Goon Yee Tong bank account in future. Here is the bank
details:
Bank: ANZ Bank
Account Name: Goon Yee Tong Limited
BSB: 012 071
Account No.: 4566
80809
Reference: Member Name, Member Number & Description of Activities
Goon Yee Tong Limited
President, Justin Chan
11 June 2026
