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 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 Melbourne celebrates Lunar New Year Friday 17th January 2025 - Sunday 16th February 2025 For more than 20 years, Crown Melbourne has celebrated Lunar New Year by hosting numerous festivities across its resort for the wider community to enjoy. At Crown Melbourne, the Lunar New Year celebrations were nothing short of exciting. 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 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. As a large community of Chinese-Australians who live in Victoria, Melbournians love celebrating Chinese New Year after year. 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. The 2025 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display will light up the sky over Victoria Harbour on Thursday (January 30), the second day of the Chinese New Year, at 8pm to celebrate the festival with members of the public and visitors in Hong Kong. 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. The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). 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. This unique pairing of the snake, known for its wisdom and transformative energy, with the wood element, symbolizes growth, stability, and creativity. Perth Chinese New Year Fair (February 2, 2025) The Perth Chinese New Year Fair is one of the city’s major holiday events, held annually in Northbridge, specifically on James and Lake Streets. This free street carnival draws around 35,000 visitors each year, celebrating Chinese culture and Western Australia's diversity. Highlights include lion Celebrate Lunar New Year in Perth with festive street markets, exciting events, and delicious food and drink experiences. The Lunar New Year begins with the first new moon of the Chinese lunisolar calendar and ends on the first full moon, 15 days later. 2025 is the Year of the Snake and starts on Wednesday 29 January. Now in its 17th year, Crown's Hawkers' Bazaar has become an annual tradition in Melbourne's Lunar New Year celebrations. It is where you will see a number of free spectacular events. Explore over 60 market stalls with unique handmade treasures and mouth-watering street eats at Elizabeth Quay’s Lunar New Year markets. The markets kick off at 3pm, with lion and dragon dances from 6pm. Perth Chinese New Year Fair (February 2) Organised by the historic Chung Wah Association, the annual Chinese New Year Fair can’t be missed 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. 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 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. Find tickets & information for Fireworks on the Thames - The ultimate New Years Eve party. happening at Crown Pier, London, EN on Tue, 31 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm GMT. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Now in its 15th year, Crown’s Hawkers' Bazaar has become an annual tradition in Melbourne’s Lunar New Year celebrations, running over two weekends this year.
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