27Australian Scout November 2019

This year the 4th Williamstown Sea Scouts decided to celebrate their diversity by joining the centuries old Chinese and Vietnamese tradition of the Autumn Moon Festival and Lantern Parade. Scouts and family members as young as five years old crafted paper lanterns and on the evening of the full moon, more than 100 people set off along the Strand in Williamstown carrying brightly coloured lanterns through the dark. Our guests of honour, the Tran Hung Dao Scout Group from St Albans, joined us in traditional Vietnamese costumes and performed songs at the Scout hall, with a campfire and Moon Cakes and Green Tea Supper. It was a beautiful night and we plan it to be an annual shared event between the two communities.

Celebrating Autumn Moon Festival in Williamstown

Joey Scouts from Koo Wee Rup, Pakenham, Lakeside Pakenham, Beaconsfield and Upper Beaconsfield had a cheery Sunday morning after a wet Saturday night under canvas.

1st Romsey visits the CFA

Romsey Cub Pack had a great time at the Romsey CFA. This term they have been focusing on real-life superheroes and what it means to help other people.