7pm Dragon parade from Princes Street to the Garden; 7.15pm Dragon Dance; 7.30pm Lion Dance, cultural performances and celebrations; 10pm Grand Finale Fireworks; The Dunedin Chinese Cultural Festival is a multi-day spectacular welcoming the Year of the Snake and celebrating the city’s long standing Chinese connections. Find out more! Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust Chairman Malcolm Wong says the creation of the festival is a real acknowledgement of the enduring significance of Chinese culture in Dunedin. “The Chinese New Year period is the most important family and cultural festival for Chinese people and having the community and city coming together, not just for a day but Celebrate the conclusion of the Chinese New Year by joining a tranquil afternoon viewing at Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden. Participate in our cherished New Year activities—tie a ribbon to the wishing tree or light a joss stick for prosperity or head up to the Tower Room to craft your own felted fortune cookie. (9 Feb - Price of admission) Head along to Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden from 7pm Saturday 1st February - we have your family-friendly evening sorted. Saturday 1 February 2025 Celebrate the Year of the Snake with us! 7pm Garden open with gold coin entry, food trucks 7pm Dragon parade from Princes Street to the Garden 7.15pm Dragon Dance Event in Dunedin, New Zealand by Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden on Saturday, February 1 2025 with 444 people interested and 28 people going. Head along to Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden from 7pm Saturday 10 February - we have your family-friendly evening sorted. Saturday 10 February 2024 Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with us! 7pm Garden open with gold coin entry, food trucks 7pm Dragon parade from Princes Street to the Garden 7.15pm Dragon Dance "The Chinese New Year period is the most important family and cultural festival for Chinese people," Mr Wong said. "In China, it is a fortnight-long spring festival, so the Dunedin festival will be more aligned with that. "Everyone is happy and looking forward to the Chinese New Year celebrations and the festival." Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust chairman Malcolm Wong said the creation of a two-week festival was "a real acknowledgement" of the deep connections and influence of Chinese people and culture in Dunedin. "The Chinese New Year period is the most important family and cultural festival for Chinese people, and having the community and city coming Celebrating Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rabbit. Join us at Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden to see out the Year of the Tiger and welcome in the Year of the Rabbit. Be a part of the action and join the Dragon Parade from Princes Street to the Garden from 7pm. Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust Chairman Malcolm Wong says the creation of the festival is a real acknowledgement of the enduring significance of Chinese culture in Dunedin. “The Chinese New Year period is the most important family and cultural festival for Chinese people and having the community and city coming together, not just for a day but Dunedin will expand its Chinese New Year celebrations in 2025, changing from a one-day event to a 14-day festival from January 26 to February 9. This marks the Year of the Snake and celebrates the city's ties to China. Mayor of Dunedin Jules Radich says it is an honour to host these key representatives during the Dunedin Lunar New Year celebrations. “Chinese New Year is a chance to celebrate together and further the strong bonds Dunedin and China have forged. "The Year of the Dragon is known to be an especially auspicious one, and for Dunedin and Shanghai Celebrate the year of the Snake - Chinese New Year 2025 In Dunedin with a bunch of interesting events. From extensive dinners to lantern making workshops in Dunedin there is a lot to do on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025 in Dunedin. The Chinese market was now worth about $30.1million to Dunedin in the year to November 2016, even though it represented just 2% of total spending by Chinese in New Zealand, he said. Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull said events like Chinese New Year celebrations, showcased the city’s "multicultural respect". Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust Chairman Malcolm Wong says the creation of the festival is a real acknowledgement of the enduring significance of Chinese culture in Dunedin. “The Chinese New Year period is the most important family and cultural festival for Chinese people and having the community and city coming together, not just for a day but Join us at Lan Yuan Dunedin Chinese Garden to see out the Year of the Rabbit and welcome in the Year of the Dragon.. Be a part of the action and join the Dragon Parade from Princes Street to the Garden from 7pm. The lunisolar Chinese calendar determines the date of Lunar New Year. The calendar is also used in countries that have been influenced by, or have relations with, China – such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, though occasionally the date celebrated may differ by one day or even one moon cycle due to using a meridian based on a different capital city in a different time zone or different Find tickets & information for Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake. happening at 33 Queens Gardens, Dunedin, New Zealand 9016, Dunedin, OT on Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm NZDT. Place. Lan Yuan, Dunedin Chinese Garden; Photo. 2014 Chinese New Year Celebrations; Chinese New Year Dragon Parade; Chinese New Year Dragon Parade; 2014 Chinese New Year Celebrations What is this year’s Chinese New Year animal? This coming year is the Year of the Snake, with previous Years of the Snake being 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.
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