
ALT Traditional Persian dance artist Maedeh Dezhbod performs to an appreciative audience on Thursday, March 20 at a booked-out event at City of Ryde's Nowruz celebrations at Top Ryde City shopping centre's Piazza, where there was a countdown to 8.01pm, marking the exact moment of the Spring Equinox (pic: City of Ryde).

ALT Thrilled, mainly young locals enjoy lion dancing by Pak Hok Kung Fu at The Canopy in Lane Cove, culminating in an ‘eye dotting’ ceremony involving Lane Cove Mayor Merri Southwood, during Lunar New Year celebrations for Year of the Snake on Friday, January 31, 2025. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO (Anthony Stavrinos)

ALT Ryde resident Phyllis Edwards celebrated her 108th birthday on January 2nd, 2025 with her two sons and daughter in-laws, seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She has lived in Ryde for 84 years and her only ‘secret’ to longevity is eating two kilograms of bananas each week. TWT On-the-Spot PHOTO













