Legislative Council Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1) 55 1 Parliament of South Australia Legislative Council published Motions Chinatown Adelaide South Australia Chinatown Adelaide South Australia Adjourned debate on motion of Hon. J.S. Lee: That this council— 1.	Congratulates Chinatown Adelaide South Australia (CASA) Inc. for achieving a special milestone of 20^th anniversary; 2.	Recognises that CASA’s annual Lunar New Year Street Party has become a flagship event that promotes Adelaide as an inclusive multicultural city that embraces cultural diversity and celebrations valued by Chinese, Asian and all communities in South Australia; 3.	Commends the longstanding contributions made by founding members, current and past presidents, committee members and volunteers of CASA and thanks them for their dedication and hard work over the past 20 years; and 4.	Recognises the strong collaboration of CASA with local Chinatown traders, business community, business precincts partners (including Central Market, Grote Street and Gouger Street precincts), community groups and other stakeholders to support initiatives and activities that promote Chinatown as a multicultural melting pot and popular destination for tourists, international students, migrants and our South Australian community. (Continued from 28 August 2024.) The Hon. M. EL DANNAWI Legislative Council The Hon. M. EL DANNAWI (20:00): I rise to speak briefly in support of this motion on behalf of the government. Chinatown Adelaide South Australia (CASA) was established in 2003 by the business owners, operators and stakeholders of the Chinatown precinct to promote recreational, cultural and economic activities to the broader community. I think we can all agree that it is impossible to imagine central Adelaide without the Chinatown precinct. Although the food is obviously fantastic, it is the warmth and energy of the community that really makes it special. Every year, CASA throws the Chinatown Lunar New Year Party, which is an event that should not be missed. The South Australian government was a proud supporter of this year's Lunar New Year Party, and I was lucky to meet some members of CASA at a lunch they held to thank volunteers and sponsors of this year's party. CASA works incredibly hard to promote the history and tradition of Chinese culture in South Australia. They provide support for international Chinese students and help to provide our Chinese migrant community with a sense of pride and connection to their heritage. They also do us the great favour of sharing their culture with us and in doing so create a richer South Australia that we all benefit from. I would like to thank the CASA president, Wayne Chow, and his executive committees and members for their hard work and commitment and their contribution to both the Chinatown community and our entire state. On behalf of the government, I would like to congratulate all CASA members, both past and present, on an incredible 20 years. May success and prosperity follow CASA and the Chinatown precinct into the future. I commend the motion.