Ring in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant celebration at the Chinese Garden of Friendship! Join us for a lively day of festivities as we welcome the Lunar New Year on Wed 29 Jan 2025. Experience the magic: 10:30am - Witness a captivating lion dance performance as it winds its way through the Garden, bringing good luck and prosperity 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. Find out what the new year has in store for you with an 8 minute private Chinese Astrology fortune reading. Classically trained Feng Shui master Mina Zheng will expertly guide you through your fortune for the Lunar Year ahead. Ages 16+. $28 for Friends of the Garden members, or $38 for non members, including Garden entry Reunite with family and friends on this auspicious occasion and Darling Harbour is celebrating with 3 massive weeks of food, fun and entertainment. Visit the Chinese Garden of Friendship for lion dances, tea celebrations, craft workshops, zodiac readings and more, and continue your journey to Cockle Bay for exhilirating jet pack shows and Lunar New Year At Darling Harbour Image: Darling Harbour. See entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year-themed costumes flying sky-high over the water and being propelled by jet packs as part of the jet pack water shows on Saturday, February 10 and 24 at 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. The 9pm show will coincide with the dazzling fireworks over Cockle Bay. Grab a free Chinese calligraphy fan as a New Year gift and indulge in a delicious feast at over 50 restaurants that will satisfy all your taste buds. Continue the festive celebration in Darling Harbour with jet pack shows, dragon boat races, traditional lion dancing and more! Grab a delicious bite to eat at Darling Square, or enjoy the serene greenery at one of Sydney’s most beautiful gardens, the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Become a mahjong master, set your dreams upon the breeze and be awed by the magnificent fireworks display this Lunar New Year. Watch the night sky come to life with vibrant drone shows, jet pack performances, and dazzling fireworks all in celebration of Lunar New Year. Each Friday at 9pm during Lunar New Year witness 300 synchronized drones take flight during a spectacular 10 minute show symbolizing good luck, prosperity, and of course, the mighty Dragon. There will also be special Lunar New Year fireworks after the Jet Pack Shows. Chinese Garden of Friendship Everyone's favourite Darling Harbour oasis, the Chinese Garden of Friendship will host loads of events and activities, including serene tea ceremonies, red envelope giving and snake craft for the kids, paper art installations by Benja Enjoy a 3-course dinner with bubbles on arrival, live music, DJ set, and entertainment including burlesque and traditional dance shows, plus the Darling Harbour Chinese New Year Fireworks Spectacle. Whether you're enjoying an evening stroll, sipping on alfresco drinks, or indulging in a delicious dinner, there's no better way to cap off your Darling Harbour experience than with an incredible array of fireworks against the backdrop of one of Sydney's most iconic waterfronts. The fireworks scheduling and timings are subject to change. Catch a spectacular performance of entertainers in Lunar New Year themed costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs. This Lunar New Year, Darling Harbour will ignite with a dazzling display of aerial acrobatics as jet pack performers take to the skies above Cockle Bay. Catch a traditional Lion Dance roaming around Darling Harbour this Lunar New Year. Darling Harbour is hosting an epic celebration to help you bring in the Year of the Snake in style. Catch the traditional Chinese lion dancing performances, where an ornately decorated lion moves to a vigorous drum beat to bring good luck and fortune for the Lunar New Year At Darling Harbour Image: Darling Harbour. See entertainers dressed in Lunar New Year-themed costumes flying sky-high over the water and being propelled by jet packs as part of the jet pack water shows on Saturday, February 10 and 24 at 6pm, 7.30pm and 9pm. The 9pm show will coincide with the dazzling fireworks over Cockle Bay. No December at Darling Harbour is complete without the iconic New Year's Eve fireworks. Witness a breathtaking display as the night sky is brought to life. Entry is free and it's first-come, first-served so be sure to venture in early to grab a spot! Witness three thrilling days of dragon boat races and entertainment on Cockle Bay to celebrate Lunar New Year. Get ready for three exhilarating days on the water as dragon boat races hit Cockle Bay in celebration of the Year of the Snake! Grab a delicious bite to eat at Darling Square, or enjoy the serene greenery at one of Sydney’s most beautiful gardens, the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Become a mahjong master, set your dreams upon the breeze and be awed by the magnificent fireworks display this Lunar New Year. 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. Take your NYE to new heights at W Sydney’s new two-storey rooftop bar, 29/30, boasting breathtaking views overlooking the Darling Harbour skyline. Ignite your end of year celebrations with an indoor/outdoor perspective. Great ready for in fortune and deliciousness at Nick's Seafood Restaurant. Dive into a dazzling array of oysters, succulent lobster, and seafood feasts fit for a king. Toast to prosperity with every delectable bite - it's the perfect start to a bountiful year.
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