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Hands playing a game of mahjong on a table.
24 May

Mahjong Moments with Tea and Treats

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Join in a relaxing afternoon to celebrate this cultural classic. Whether you are a seasoned player or just curious to learn, this is the perfect chance to experience the beauty of mahjong. Sip fragrant teas, enjoy delicious snacks, and immerse yourself in a tradition that has brought people together for generations.

Mahjong is one of the most popular traditional Chinese games, enjoyed for centuries across Asia and beyond. Played with a set of 144 tiles marked with Chinese characters and symbols, the game combines strategy, memory, calculation and a touch of chance. Often played in groups of four, mahjong is as much about friendly competition as it is about connection – sparking conversation, laughter and community wherever it is played.

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Date Times
Sun 24 May
  • 1.30pm - 3.30pm 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Museum of Chinese Australian History
level 1/22 Cohen Pl
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Museum of Chinese Australian History

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Adult / general $30
Book online for Mahjong Moments with Tea and Treats

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  • telephone number: 03 9662 2888
  • email address: marketing@chinesemuseum.com.au
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