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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. 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade Sunday 2nd February 2025 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m China Town | Little Bourke Street Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mel.. Show More.. Lunar New Year 2025 @ Sovereign Hill 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. Centred around Little Bourke Street, Melbourne's Chinatown is the second-longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world, dating back to 1851 – so it’s no surprise that locals like to get out and celebrate the city’s Chinese Bring on the red packets and ring in the Year of the Snake with these Lunar New Year events in Melbourne. Thursday 16 January 2025. music and more art and culture from Melbourne's 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 Chinese New Year's Eve: 28th January 2025 Chinese New Year's Day: 29th January 2025 Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival Sun 2 Feb: 10am - 8pm Lunar New Year at Queen Victoria Market Thu 30 Jan: 9am - 3pm Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Sat 8 Feb: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Lunar New Year at Fed Square Sun 9 Feb: 9:30am - 2pm Lunar New Year at QV The festival takes place between Lonsdale and Bourke Sts, and Little Bourke St from Swanston St to Exhibition St. Whether you're here for the culture, the food or the family fun, the Chinese Lunar New Year Festival promises unforgettable memories for everyone. Please be advised that Little Bourke St (between Swanston St and Exhibition St) and Russell St (between Lonsdale St and Bourke St) will be temporarily closed on from 12:00 AM 02/02/2025 to 02:00 AM 03/02/2025 for the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 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 Lunar New Year will occur on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. It is a time to come together to celebrate the Year of the Snake, immerse yourself in multicultural traditions, and embrace the joy and Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025! Enjoy vibrant activities, including a lighting ceremony, cultural performances, and market stalls at the street festival. 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: Chinese New Year 2025—Year of the Snake. Celebrate Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Find your zodiac (is it lucky?), and discover the Spring Festival’s food, festivals and traditions. Read the 2025 guide! ↝ Below, see how to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year in your city. Sydney Lunar Spectacular. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with captivating performances by Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese groups. No bookings are required: doors open 45 minutes prior to each session for a vibrant celebration of dance, music and song. 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. Centred around Little Bourke Street, Melbourne's Chinatown is the second-longest continuous Chinese settlement in the Western world, dating back to 1851 – so it’s no surprise that locals like to get out and celebrate the city’s Chinese 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. Lunar New Year will occur on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. It is a time to come together to celebrate the Year of the Snake, immerse yourself in multicultural traditions, and embrace the joy and It’s almost Lunar New Year, which means that we will be ushering in a new era defined by the Chinese zodiac signs. On Wednesday, January 29 it will become the Year of the Snake, which represents 📍180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006. 8. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Melbourne Museum Image credit: Nicole Cleary. Melbourne Museum will have a heap of fun programs to help usher in the New Year. Watch lion and dragon dances, learn about snakes and more. The museum will celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday February 1, from 10am to 2pm. Learn The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival).
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