A Welcoming Venue for Chinese Lunar New Year Banquets & Community Galas
Chinese Lunar New Year brings families, business groups, associations and community organisations together through banquet dining, cultural entertainment, speeches and celebration.
Grand Palace Function Centre offers flexible event spaces in Auburn for Lunar New Year banquets, community galas, business dinners, awards and cultural programs.
Golden Hall up to 400 guests · Diamond Hall up to 200 guests · Flexible banquet, stage and dance-floor layouts
Celebrating Chinese community milestones in Sydney
Chinese community events may range from formal banquets and business dinners to cultural performances, charity galas, alumni gatherings and family programs.
Every organiser follows a different program. Some events focus on banquet dining and networking, while others include speeches, awards, live entertainment, cultural dance or family activities.
Common event formats:
- •Lunar New Year banquet
- •Chinese association gala
- •Business-community dinner
- •Mid-Autumn community dinner
- •Charity banquet
- •Alumni event
Lion dance, performers, musicians, specialist decorations and cultural activities must be organised separately and discussed with the venue in advance.
How Chinese community events may be structured
Programs vary between associations, businesses and community groups. The venue layout can be discussed around your planned format.
Community Banquet
Round-table banquet dining for families, associations and community groups celebrating Lunar New Year or other milestones.
Association Gala
Formal gala dinners with speeches, awards, cultural performances and community recognition.
Cultural Performance
Stage-based programs featuring music, dance and cultural entertainment alongside dining.
Awards and Recognition
Community awards evenings with presentations, speeches and formal dining.
Live Entertainment
Events with live music, performers or entertainment integrated into the program.
Business-Community Dinner
Networking dinners bringing business groups and community organisations together.
Planning the venue layout
A well-planned layout can make the experience comfortable for guests, performers and organisers.
Guest Arrival
Consider guest registration, ticket checking, sponsor displays and gathering space.
Stage and Performances
Plan space for speeches, awards, musicians, dancers, cultural performances or an MC.
Banquet Seating
Arrange tables according to attendance, service format, stage sightlines and family or community requirements.
Dance Floor
Allow suitable space where dancing or live entertainment forms part of the program.
Photography and Video
Plan positions for photographers, videographers and group photographs without blocking guest movement.
Event Schedule
Coordinate performances, speeches, dining, awards and entertainment within a practical event timeline.
The final layout depends on the selected hall, guest numbers, catering, stage, dance floor and other event requirements.
Golden Hall and Diamond Hall
The most suitable hall depends on guest numbers and the space required for tables, the stage, performers, catering and dancing.
Golden Hall
Up to 400 guestsGolden Hall may suit larger cultural galas, community dinners, stage programs, live entertainment and events requiring a larger dance-floor or performance area.
- ✓Larger event space
- ✓Elevated stage
- ✓Spacious dance floor
- ✓Flexible table layouts
- ✓AV options
- ✓Suitable for larger programs
Diamond Hall
Up to 200 guestsDiamond Hall may suit smaller community dinners, association events, cultural programs and more intimate celebrations.
- ✓More intimate atmosphere
- ✓Flexible seating
- ✓Stage and dance-floor options
- ✓AV options
- ✓Dedicated bar area
- ✓Private entrance
Final capacity depends on seating, stage, buffet, dance floor, technical equipment and other event requirements.
Catering for your community event
Food is often central to cultural and community gatherings.
Grand Palace offers Nepali, Indian, Bengali and vegetarian banquet-menu options. Organisers may discuss available menus, dietary requirements and meal service with the Grand Palace events team.
Additional cultural menu requirements may be discussed with the events team, subject to kitchen capability and the event agreement.
External catering may be considered subject to venue approval, conditions and applicable fees.
Planning your Chinese community event at Grand Palace
Discussing your community event
Community organisations, associations, families and event organisers are welcome to contact Grand Palace to discuss expected attendance, venue layout, catering, stage requirements and the planned event program.
Grand Palace Function Centre
12/219 Parramatta Road, Auburn NSW 2144
0428 171 139·bookings@grandpalace.com.au