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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 . The best Lunar New Year 2025 events January - February 2025 | Wednesday 29th January 2025 is New Year's Day 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. 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. 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 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 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. 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. Lunar New Year celebrations will be held around Australia in the coming days as Chinese and other Asian communities get ready to welcome the year of the snake. The Melbourne Chinatown Precinct's 2025 Lunar New Year block party is running on Sunday, February 2. For more details on this event and other LNY celebrations, you can visit the Melbourne Chinatown Business Association's website. The 5 best 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year events to celebrate the Year of the Snake (that aren’t in Chinatown) Usher in the Year of the Snake with workshops, folktales and bao buns Written by Chinese New Year 2025 Celebrations In Melbourne Chinese New Year 2025 celebrations in Melbourne promise to be an exciting and vibrant event. From traditional lion dances and colorful parades to modern performances and fireworks, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Melbourne, Florida with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Melbourne, Florida there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Melbourne, Florida. Welcome to the vibrant celebration of the Box Hill Lunar New Year Festival! Embracing the rich tapestry of Asian cultures, this event is a testament to the diversity thriving within our community. As you wander through the bustling streets adorned with colorful lanterns and traditional decorations, you'll encounter a harmonious blend of Chinese 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. 📍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 We extend a warm invitation to our members and friends to attend our first signature event in the Australia China Business Council Victoria’s 2025 calendar – our annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebration on 11 February. The year 2025 falls in the Year of the Earth Snake, symbolising a stable and fruitful year. Lunar New Year street party. Adelaide's Asian communities will converge in Chinatown for a celebration of art, music, and food. From lion dancers to delectable food stalls, there's plenty to experience here. When: Saturday February 9, 2pm - 9:30pm. Where: Chinatown Plaza. Cost: Free . Perth Perth Chinese New Year Fair 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*. Plus, visit us on
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