Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Fed Square, with free activities and a dragon dance. Free; Family and kids; 28 Jan – 9 Feb. 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. Treat your taste buds to Asian delicacies from bustling food stalls, have a refreshing beverage at the beer garden, and let the kids enjoy hands-on activities and 2025 is the year of the Dragon, starting from January 29th, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16th, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Festivities at the Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year in central Melbourne today. Gentle Chinese Dance class from 11am to 12pm; Dragon dance with Chinese Youth 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 Melbourne Chinese Lunar New Year Festival 2025 Celebrate in the heart of Chinatown with the Millennium Dragon Parade , vibrant lion dances , and a mix of live traditional and modern performances. Enjoy delicious Asian street food , relax at the beer garden , and keep kids entertained with activities in the Kid’s Area at Golden Square Open Air Be the first to cheer on Melbourne’s renowned Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne (CYSM) as they bring the energy of Lunar New Year to life with their breathtaking dragon dance performances. Be mesmerised by the vibrant choreography, colourful costumes, and powerful drumbeats that have made Dragon dances a key part of cultural celebrations This year, Lunar New Year falls on 10 February, but there are a range of events and festivities to join in across Melbourne throughout February. 1. Chinese Lunar New Year Dragon Festival, Chinatown (11 February) Join in as Chinatown celebrates the auspicious Year of the Dragon on Sunday 11 February, symbolizing longevity and prosperity. 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. 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 Recording Date: February 11, 2024Lotus Dragon Dance Chasing the Pearl of WisdomStep into the heart of Melbourne's enchanting Chinese Lunar New Year celebrati The Dragon Dance is performed to ward off evil spirits, symbolizing good luck, long life and wisdom. In our school workshops, a professional dancer guides the class through an exciting performance using a traditional dragon, parasols and fans. 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. Since 1995 the CYSM Sea Dragons have competed in every Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival along with other races during the Dragon Boat season including the Falls Creek Mile High Championships, Docklands Cup, Chinese New Year Festival and regional regattas. 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 Enter the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year at Crown Melbourne. Let us take care of the details from divine set menus with paired premium wine, to abundant buffets and high tea to share with your favourites. Make every minute of your Lunar New Year momentous with lively celebrations and dazzling displays to remember. 📍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 New Year celebration is centred around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. It's a time to worship ancestors, exorcise evil Since 1995 the CYSM Sea Dragons have competed in every Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival along with other races during the Dragon Boat season including the Falls Creek Mile High Championships, Docklands Cup, Chinese New Year Festival and regional regattas. THE BIGGEST Chinese New Year celebration in Melbourne kicks off 10am, Sunday at Chinatown Melbourne. Watch the jaw-dropping lion dance parade down Little Bourke St. Enjoy hours of Chinese Lion Dancing, kung-fu, fire crackers and performances at dozens of businesses across Chinatown and Melbourne.
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