If proof was ever needed that Australians know how to have a good time, the Australian Association Summer Ball provided it in spades. Held at the HKCEC on 22 May, the dance floor was still packed at 2am the next morning as around 700 guests transformed the Convention Hall into practically another state of Australia. Videos of famous scenes of Australian life were projected onto huge screens in the ballroom, Australian Wirra Wirra wine and Crown Lager beer flowed copiously, and colourfully costumed guests enjoyed the great food and stunning table decorations while dipping into a giant bowl of Australian lollies. All that was missing was the barbie and thongs, but Banana Pavlova was on the menu and there was enough iconic Australiana around to make up for that. The Summer Ball celebrated the Australian Association's 50th anniversary.