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Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century. 15 Feb 2025 Symbols of change: Lunar New Year and beyond with Powerhouse A celebration for many cultures, including Sydney’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Sydney Lunar Festival is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, with the 2025 festival celebrating the Year of the Snake. Our Sydney Lunar Festival program is one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia. Street parties, live entertainment, delicious food, lion dances, dragon boats and art and light installations will dazzle 2025 is the Year of the Snake (Wood Snake), starting from January 29th, 2025, and lasting until February 16th, 2026. Celebrations last up to 16 days but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday in China. Chinese and Lunar New Year festivals are held in CBD and suburbs with each festival offers its own unique theme performances and 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29th, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. As a large community of Chinese-Australians living in New South Wales, Sydneysiders love celebrating Chinese New Year each year. A celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Slither into fun at Darling Harbour’s Lunar New Year celebrations. Witness mind-blowing Lunar New Year Jet Pack shows soaring over Cockle Bay, cheer on teams in the fan-favourite dragon boat races, and be captivated by vibrant lion dance performances. The Artistry also comes to Tumbalong Park, bringing a splash of creativity to the festivities. The festival will take place over two weeks from 29 January to 16 February 2025. There will be a variety of events and activities in Haymarket and throughout the CBD. Festival Highlights. Sydney Lunar Streets Haymarket | Saturday 1 February | 5pm to 10pm Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations and see the laneways of Haymarket transformed into Here are the best menus and food specials, and celebrations and events in Sydney for Lunar New Year 2025. Lunar New Year Celebrations And Events The Chinese Garden Of Friendship Pier Street and Harbour Street, Darling Harbour | Wednesday 29 January–Sunday 9 February. Image credit: Darling Harbour | Supplied This time around, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and it's a celebration for many cultures represented in Sydney, including the city's Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean The best Chinese New Year dinners in Sydney look a bit different this year. We’ve got traditional Lunar New Year banquets from some of the city’s most beloved Chinese restaurants, but we also have some Modern Australian and even Indigenous Australian flavours being interspersed with traditional flavours. Chinese New Year (otherwise known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is upon us with 2025 being the Year of the Snake, according to Chinese astrology. With it, Sydney springs to life with colourful, traditional lion dances and street festivals scattered all over the city from this week until February 12. Aussies are always up for a celebration, and with so many of our residents having Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese heritage, it’s no wonder Sydney offers such a rich variety of ways to bring in the New Year! This year Sydney’s Lunar New Year festival starts on Wednesday 29 January 2025. Sydney Lunar Festival and What to Expect -Video 29 January 2025; Annamese brings elevated Vietnamese dining to The Streets of Barangaroo 29 January 2025; 19 days of culture, food and entertainment celebrate Lunar New Year 29 January 2025; Dees Team Up with Grill’d: Two Melbourne-Born Icons Join Forces 29 January 2025 Chinese New Year (otherwise known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is upon us with 2025 being the Year of the Snake, according to Chinese astrology. With it, Sydney springs to life with colourful, traditional lion dances and street festivals scattered all over the city from this week until February 12. One of the most quintessential New Year’s Day parties in Sydney is happening over at Manly Pavilion (photo supplied). Toast to a perfect Sydney day at Manly Pavilion. Party on the pier as Manly Pavilion kicks off 2025 with its popular New Year’s Day party. A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this Lunar New Year. For those seeking clarity on the year ahead, Chinese Feng Shui master Mina Zheng will expertly guide you through your fortune for the Lunar Year ahead in Private Zodiac Readings. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year. In 2025, Lunar New Year falls on January 29, kicking off the 16-day Spring Festival. One of Sydney’s most iconic destinations is going all out to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Head to Luna Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025 to watch a traditional lion dance performance at 2:30pm, that will help usher in good luck and fortune for the new year. YEAR OF THE SNAKE. The Lunar New Year signifies the birth of a new year on the traditional Chinese Lunar calendar. Celebrations see out the old year and welcomes in happiness, health, luck and prosperity for the coming year. In 2025, we celebrate the Year of the Snake, an animal that symbolizes wisdom, charm, elegance and transformation . LION
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