Friends, family and loved ones come together in celebration every Lunar New Year. The 15-day long celebrations are accompanied by rich customs, rituals and practices that include reunion dinners, lion dances and the giving of red packets. Explore the significant Lunar New Year traditions and customs followed during this annual celebration. Sweeping away the bad luck of the past year and welcoming in the new. Dusting however, is avoided on New Year’s Day as good fortune must not be dusted away. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, some people avoid washing their hair, showering, doing laundry, cleaning, or taking out the rubbish. Due to the belief in retaining prosperity. Crown celebrates the vibrant Lunar New Year and Year of the Snake with two weeks of festive experiences. The resort will showcase roving lion dances, twice daily lion and dragon shows in the Atrium, a Snake zodiac display, a hotel blessing, and a specially curated menu series at Nobu, Koko and Silks. Atrium Lion, Dragon and Drum Performances Conservatory at Crown are celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a Lunar New Year inspired buffet for lunch and dinner from 9-18 Feb. Indulgence is a good word to describe the vast array of seafood, hot and cold international dishes, as well as a Lunar New Year highlights throughout, including a special dessert selection, at this festive feast. ArtVo is no stranger to Crown’s walls but 2019 marks the first time the gallery’s fantastic “trick” paintings will celebrate Lunar New Year. Go on an adventure through Crown to discover Chinese Lunar New Year dragon festival Location : Chinatown – Little Bourke Street & Russell Street, Melbourne When : Sunday, February 11 – 10am to 9pm Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne Crown Melbourne is bringing the Lunar New Year to life from Friday January 20 to Sunday February 12 with a range of celebrations planned for its Atrium staircase and Conservatory restaurant. Whether you want to catch a performance or feast to your heart’s content, there are options for everyone. Friends, family and loved ones come together in celebration every Lunar New Year. The 15-day long celebrations are accompanied by rich customs, rituals and practices that include reunion dinners, lion dances and the giving of red packets. Explore the significant Lunar New Year traditions and customs followed during this annual celebration. 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 How long are the Chinese New Year festivities? Chinese New Year in 2025 falls on January 29 and ends with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Celebrations last up to 16 days; the Chinese public 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 Friends, family and loved ones come together in celebration every Lunar New Year. The 15-day long celebrations are accompanied by rich customs, rituals and practices that include reunion dinners, lion dances and the giving of red packets. Explore the significant Lunar New Year traditions and customs followed during this annual celebration. The Perth Chinese New Year Fair is back Sunday 2 February to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a series of special events. The popular community event promises a captivating array of cultural experiences and festivities - attendees can immerse themselves in traditional arts and crafts, and see colourful cultural performances, including the highly anticipated lion and dragon dances. Explore over 60 market stalls with unique handmade treasures and mouth-watering street eats at Elizabeth Quay’s Lunar New Year markets. The markets kick off at 3pm, with lion and dragon dances from 6pm. Perth Chinese New Year Fair (February 2) Organised by the historic Chung Wah Association, the annual Chinese New Year Fair can’t be missed Celebrate Lunar New Year in Perth with festive street markets, exciting events, and delicious food and drink experiences. The Lunar New Year begins with the first new moon of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and ends on the first full moon, 15 days later. 2025 is the Year of the Snake and starts on Wednesday 29 January. Crown Melbourne Welcomes the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year Festivities Crown Melbourne is gearing up for an exciting two-week celebration of Lunar New Year, inviting both locals and international visitors to partake in the festivities that honor renewal and prosperity. Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Step into the Year of the Snake, a time for wisdom, transformation and new beginnings - exactly the inspiration we need as we delve into 2025. A symbol of elegance and renewal, Perth is getting geared up to celebrate Lunar New Year and the zodiac sign of the snake in true style. While the Chinese Now in its 17th year, Crown's Hawkers' Bazaar has become an annual tradition in Melbourne's Lunar New Year celebrations. It is where you will see a number of free spectacular events. Chief Operating Officer of Crown Melbourne, Xavier Walsh, says Lunar New Year is, and always will be, one of the complex’s most impressive annual activations, elevated each year to new heights. “Crown Melbourne has been the proud home of Lunar New Year celebrations for more than two decades, and we are committed to showcasing both
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