RMTC Banquets 2026

We’re privileged to have our very own culinary maestro at Rising Moon Tai Chi! Throughout the year, we mark several Chinese festivals with a private, indulgent 8-course banquet.

Meet Youngsaye Tsin Ming, our Culinarian

Gay has hosted many corporate dinners and banquets over the past 20 years and she is now offering her culinary  expertise through specialised catering of private dinner parties.  Gay hosts Rising Moon Tai Chi School banquets which include a range of vegetarian, gluten free and seafood, chicken and beef dishes. Banquets include Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Peking Duck, as a special Christmas treat.

Our 8-course banquets are held in Mornington, from 1:00pm - 3:30pm. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

2026 - the Year of the Fire Horse

If you were born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, or 2026, your Chinese zodiac horse sign is Horse. In Chinese astrology, 2026 marks the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolising strength, success, and freedom. People under the horse zodiac are energetic, confident, and love adventure. They are natural leaders who inspire others with their passion and optimism.

The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year associated with a specific animal that is believed to influence its character and qualities. Many people in Chinese culture hold that the year of a person’s birth plays a key role in shaping their personality, strengths, and even their potential for success and happiness throughout life.

Each zodiac animal corresponds not only to a year in the 12-year cycle but also to a two-hour segment of each day. According to this fascinating system, a person’s destiny and traits can be interpreted through the characteristics of their animal sign. The twelve animals of the zodiac are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.