Lord Mayor Nick Reece shared, "There is only one place to ring in the Chinese Lunar New Year and that's at our historic Chinatown Precinct." "Last year, more than 200,000 people flocked to Chinatown to celebrate and with new activations galore I can't wait to see what's in store as we make new memories and transition from the dragon to the snake." Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. Chinatown's biggest festival is back with a dragon parade, lion dances, street food and family fun. Welcome the Year of the Snake with vibrant displays and cultural experiences. Make a Chinese Drum. Celebrate the incoming Lunar New Year by getting crafty at the Adelaide City Library, where you'll learn to make a Chinese drum. When: Wednesday 29 January, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Where: Adelaide City Library. Cost: Free. Register here. Her Majesty's Theatre Lunar New Year Concert According to Chinese Lunar calendar the Chinese New Year Day is the new moon day of the first lunar month. The first lunar month is the second lunar month after the lunar month (11th lunar month) contains Winter Solstice which is around December 23 in Gregorian calendar (western calendar). 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade. Date: Sunday, 02 February 2025; Time: 9.00 a.m. Location: Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place; Before the parade, our MDLA Lion Team will be awakening the Big Dragon, to ward off undesirable elements. So please be on time! Eligibility: Step into the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown for the city’s most vibrant and biggest cultural celebration. Witness the legendary Millennium Dragon Parade winding down the streets, marvel at electrifying lion dances, and groove to a mix of traditional and contemporary live performances. When is Lunar New Year 2025 and where can you celebrate it in Australia? while 2024 was the year of the dragon and 2026 will be the year of the horse. Lunar New Year is also known as Chinese Highlights of the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 showcase hosted by the Chinese Museum in Melbourne feature the annual Chinatown street festival on 2 February, 申城 1939/Immersive Theatre role play game and The Legend of the White Snake – A Timeless Tale of Love, an exhibition of Yangliuqing hand-painted wood block paintings. The three-week Watch the Millennium Dragon procession, try tasty street food, catch a lion blessing and more at an iconic festival in Chinatown. Make new memories and welcome the new year at the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival in Chinatown on Sunday 2 February. Get ready to slurp xiao long bao and jostle with dragons in Melbourne's Chinatown for Lunar New Year, with festivities kicking off on 29 January 2025. The annual Chinese Lunar New Year festival is a celebration of Chinatown's vibrant history, culture and community, which last year attracted more than 200,000 people. Celebrations this year include long-standing favourites the Millennium Dragon Parade, immersive cultural performances and a spread of authentic Asian culinary delights. Health: Managing Energy and Maintaining Balance. The Year of the Wood Snake in 2025 will be a period of dynamic energy and personal reflection for the Dragon. As one of the most powerful and vibrant signs, Dragons will need to focus on balancing their intense energy to maintain health and well-being throughout the year. Step into the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown for the city’s most vibrant and biggest cultural celebration. Witness the legendary Millennium Dragon Parade winding down the streets, marvel at electrifying lion dances, and groove to a mix of traditional and contemporary live performances. After a challenging Year of the Dragon, 2025 brings much-needed stability for Dragons. The lingering effects of last year’s Tai Sui clash will fade by spring, allowing you to enjoy a year of steady progress, especially in financial matters. Join us in honoring age-old traditions and forging new connections as we come together to ring in the auspicious Lunar New Year. Unforgettable Moments for Everyone Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Box Hill Lunar New Year Festival, where the excitement knows no bounds! Lunar New Year is a time of joy and renewal, filled with family reunions, festive meals and special preparations to welcome good fortune for the year ahead. Celebrated in late January or early February, this vibrant festival is observed in countries like China, Singapore, Korea, and Vietnam, and embraced by communities worldwide, including In 2025, the fortune of people born in the Year of the Dragon in love is also relatively smooth, which is conducive to developing new relationships or deepening existing relationships. Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the The Year of the Snake officially starts on 29 January 2025. Find the best events and dining specials during Lunar New Year 2025, then plan year-round fun in Chinatown. The date of the Chinese Lunar New Year varies each year, so if you were born early in the Gregorian calendar year, it’s essential to confirm the Lunar New Year date for your birth year. For instance, January 30, 1976, fell under the Year of the Rabbit, whereas January 31, 1976, marked the start of the Year of the Dragon.
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