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MORE COVERAGE: Bendigo Easter 2016 | HQ
The world’s longest imperial dragon needs more legs.
Bendigo Chinese Association spokeswoman Jill Poole said her group was still seeking 200 volunteers ahead of Sunday’s Easter procession, in which dragon Sun Loong will parade through the city.
It takes about 1000 people to pull of the Chinese-themed spectacle, but some components would be scaled back if the volunteers were not found, Ms Poole said.
“Taking part in the parade is a way of giving back to Bendigo,” she said.
“Just join the Chinese family to give something to the local community, and wider Australia.
“Everyone says they really enjoy it.”
Ms Poole told the Bendigo Advertiser all interested people were welcome to lend their legs to Sun Loong, but she was especially keen for more boys and men over the age of 10 to join the parade.
People parading with the Chinese association would not only carry the dragon, but a variety of other banners and traditional military implements too.
Volunteers can register to take part in the procession from 9am on Saturday at the Golden Dragon Museum.
The Chinese community first joined Bendigo’s Easter festivities in 1871 and their involvement in the event continued until today.
Tours about the city’s Chinese heritage departed from the museum throughout Friday, while children gathered inside to make their own, miniature dragons.
“Our descendants started it many, many years ago, and we’ve continued it ever since,” Ms Poole said.