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. 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 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 Locally, hundreds of thousands are drawn to our city centres each year to celebrate the food, music, art and culture of Australia’s Chinese and Asian communities. Luna New Year launch at Crown Melbourne today. Picture by Wayne Taylor 20th January 2023 WMTphotography 0419 368 514 www.wmtphotography.com 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. 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. Running across the full three weeks is the Zodiac Spectacular. Starting on Friday January 20, you can witness a 40-lamp aerial installation take over Crown’s Atrium staircase with a design that represents all 12 of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Zodiac Spectacular will be available to view all day with free entry and no bookings required. Lunar New Year in China is marked with a week-long holiday, as millions of people travel to their hometowns to share meals, fireworks and, of course, the red pockets full of cash. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Crown. Crown Melbourne welcomes the Lunar New Year with a series of events from 9 February to 3 March 2024. Events include: Lunar New Year Launch 9 February 2024, 12 pm – 12:30 pm, The Riverwalk. This Lunar New Year follow the trail of the snake and immerse yourself in excellent new year dining and an exciting program including traditional lion dances, kids activities, live performances and the chance to win prizes. - Lion Dancing: 1pm & 4:30pm - Youth performances: 3pm - Kids activities: 1pm to 7pm - Roving fan dancers throughout the day. Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Melbourne with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Melbourne there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in 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. In the Chinese zodiac, the snake occupies the sixth position, representing wisdom, patience, and mystery. The Lunar New Year 2025 brings with it the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and significant combination that occurs once every 60 years. 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 Zodiac Spectacular is a delightful display for children and a worthwhile stop if you’re heading to one of Crown’s restaurants to celebrate Chinese New Year or visiting any of Crown’s other Lunar and Chinese New Year events. 2025 Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade Sunday 2nd February 2025 11.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m China Town | Little Bourke Street Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Mel.. Show More.. Lunar New Year 2025 @ Sovereign Hill 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. 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. 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 more here. The Year of the Dragon is said to usher in a time of abundance and prosperity, and there’s no shortage of events across Melbourne to celebrate.. The heart of Melbourne’s Lunar New Year
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