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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. Each year, hundreds of thousands flock to city centers to enjoy the food, music, art, and culture of Australia's Chinese and Asian communities. Crown Resorts CEO, David Tsai, expressed pride in Crown's long-standing support for Lunar New Year celebrations, emphasizing how the event brings communities together and promotes cultural appreciation. 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. 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 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. NEW YEAR, NEW RED CLOTHES. Chinese people prefer everything new for the New Year which symbolises new beginnings. Black is a big no-no and should not be worn during the New Year as it is typically worn during funerals. Interestingly, white is also avoided. Like black, white is a mourning colour and is also worn at funerals. Returning to Crown for another year is the Zodiac Spectacular, a display of enormous, luminous animals representing the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Front and centre this year is the pig of 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. From January 28 to February 9, QV Melbourne will come alive with stacks of Lunar New Year celebrations, including an interactive Snakes and Ladders experience with a massive chequered board, as a 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. Lunar New Year is a big deal. In China alone, it counts for one of the world’s largest migrations, as many millions of people return home during the 40-day Spring Festival. But it reaches well beyond China, with celebrations in Malaysia, Korea (for Seollal), Vietnam (for Tet), Thailand (for 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 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. Flying Woks have catered for numerous private & corporate Chinese New Year Celebrations and public Chinese New Year event such as Melbourne's Crown Casino celebrations and we will love to help you too. Many corporate clients hold staff lunches with us, celebrating Chinese New Year, serving Yum Cha delicacies and delicious Noodle Box fare. 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. 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. Crown Melbourne bid goodbye to 2024 in style as people counted down to midnight at some of the city's hottest spots. The night was set with dazzling views of the Southbank and exquisite menus, making it a New Year's Eve to remember. Guests reached new heights of celebration at 28 Skybar Lounge, Crown's highest and most exclusive cocktail bar. 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
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