Perth Chinese New Year celebrations put on hold one year on from historic Consul General visit
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Perth’s Chinese New Year celebrations have been scrapped, a year after the impending coronavirus pandemic was discussed with a leading Chinese representative in the city.
Perth and Kinross Provost Dennis Melloy said “never in his wildest dreams” did he expect the world would still be fighting Covid-19 a year after he discussed the virus with the Chinese Consul General in Perth at last year’s celebrations.