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Golden Century opens at Crown Sydney just in time for Lunar New Year banquets (photo supplied). 9. Lunar New Year Banquets. Feasting and reunion dinners are a big part of Lunar New Year celebrations, with some of Sydney’s best Chinese restaurants putting their best chicken feet forward for the occasion. Tasty Trivia - Lunar New Year celebration of Asian cuisine. Pyrmont. Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century. Celebrate the Year of the Snake 250m high. Sydney Tower 100 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney Tower Eye, Level 5, 108 Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000 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. Lunar New Year is 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. 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 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. Keep checking back as we add more events. Featured events. The laneways of Haymarket buzz with markets, performers and DJs at Sydney Lunar Streets. Sydney Lunar Streets. Haymarket Saturday 1 February, 5pm–10pm . Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations and see the laneways of Haymarket transformed into an exciting street festival. 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 City of Sydney 29 January to 16 February Multiple locations The City of Sydney is hosting a range of exciting Lunar New Year events, including a street festival, lion dancing, cultural performances, dragon boats, exhibitions, and games. More information. Willoughby City Council 23 January to 16 February Multiple locations Ushering in the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year 2025 runs from 18 January to 16 February 2025, with epic events happening all across the city. We've rounded up some of the best Chinese Lunar New Year events for Sydney families to start the Year of the Snake on a seriously festive note. What is the Meaning of the Animal in Chinese New Year 2025? Best time to go to Sydney. Chinese New Year in Sydney 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Ox with traditional food, fireworks, and festivities around the city. Dates: January 29–February 16, 2025. Market; Boat race; Chinese culture; Lunar New Year; Cultural event 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. The Chinese Garden of Friendship Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations at Sydney Lunar Streets! Join us for an unforgettable street party to launch the Sydney Lunar Festival and welcome in the Year of the Snake. Wander through Haymarket and explore market stalls featuring food, gifts and more. Be captivated by a mix of traditional and contemporary performances across 3 sites. 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. Other signature events have in the past included Sydney's Iconic Chinese New Year Twilight Parade and of course the Fireworks over the Harbour. Sydney Chinese New Year Highlight Events 2023. For the Lunar New Year, Sydney typically "Paints The Town Red" when famous landmarks are lit in auspicious red. The Rocks’ cobblestone streets come alive every year for a huge celebration to mark the Chinese New Year. Restaurants usually serve up traditional dishes like noodles, sweet treats and dumplings among a whole host of Asian delicacies while roaming lion dancers make their way through the crowd — and you can also enjoy free movies at Laneway The Chinese Garden of Friendship will be at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations at Darling Harbour. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's. A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this summer. Enjoy a unique Lunar New Year program of Chinese cultural events, including kids' crafts, fascinating Chinese zodiac readings, soothing live music and more. Plus don't miss the exclusive Twilight Garden Party for a unique nighttime celebration.
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