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Bendigo Honors Legacy of Russell Jack | Adelaide News
Bendigo is honoring Russell Jack AM with a state funeral, celebrating his 91 years of preserving Chinese heritage in the city. As president of the Bendigo Chinese Association for over 30 years and founder of the Golden Dragon Museum, Jack earned an Order of Australia for his tireless work. What makes this funeral extraordinary is the rare white Cantonese mourning lion ceremony — the first seen in Bendigo in living memory — symbolizing grief and respect. Crafted by the same artisan who made the iconic Dai Gum Loong dragon, the lion leads Jack’s procession through the historic Chinese precinct…
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