Before WWII, Darwin’s Chinatown was a bustling, thriving community full of merchants, tailors, market gardeners, pig breeders, store keepers, bakers and launderers. All that changed when war came to Darwin, and it would never be the same again.

The NT Chinese Museum presents a story of grit and determination and the contribution of the Chinese people to the development of the Northern Territory. A particular focus is the impact of World War II: the bombing of Darwin, the fate of China Town and the contribution by the Darwin Chinese people in their service to Australia.

On Bombing of Darwin Day, on Sunday 19 February 2023, the NT Chinese Museum will open their doors to the public to commemorate the day: 

●    Learn about the hundreds of Chinese men, women and children who were evacuated from Darwin; some who would never return. 
●    Get to know the Chinese community that stayed in Darwin, including those who joined the armed forces and served in a variety of roles, from cooks to soldiers.
●    Follow the stories of the Chinese evacuees who returned to pick up to pick up the pieces in a Chinatown that was in ruins. 

Cost: Gold coin donation

For further details contact the Chung Wah Society at museum@chungwahnt.asn.au or call 0488 595 881 or 0408 818 461 or 0413 998 082