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. 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 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 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. 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! 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. Lunar New Year is just around the corner at Darling Harbour, and 2024 is all about the Dragon, manifesting power, honour, luck and success. From Saturday 10 February until Sunday 25 February, Darling Harbour will host a line up of exciting events including dragon boat races, jet pack water shows, Chinese zodiac readings and a Twilight Garden Party at the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Darling Overview. For all Sydneysiders looking for good fortune, prosperity and a bit of fun, Darling Harbour's Lunar New Year celebrations are the place to be. With a huge lineup of fun activities, there's something for everyone at this cross-cultural celebration of the Lunar New Year — experience dragon boat races, lion dance performances or simply explore the tranquil Chinese Garden of Friendship. Lunar New Year Celebrations And Events The Chinese Garden Of Friendship Pier Street and Harbour Street, Darling Harbour | Wednesday 29 January–Sunday 9 February. Image credit: Darling Harbour | Supplied. The Chinese Garden of Friendship will kick off its Lunar New Year festivities on 29 January running through to 9 February. There'll be paper 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! 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 2025 Lunar New Year – Darling Harbour Expressions of interest for the 2025 Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival. From Friday 7th February 2025 to Sunday 9th February 2025, Dragon Boat NSW will once again take over Sydney’s Darling Harbour for 3-days of amazing racing, entertainment and fun! To celebrate Lunar New Year, we’re giving one lucky person the chance to win 1 x Annual Family Pass to the beautiful Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour Sydney. Your pass will include: • Unlimited entry for two adults and three children, for a whole year • 4 x complimentary parking passes (valued at $160) Celebrate Lunar New Year at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo from January 29th to February 16th, 2025!. Slither into our Snake Shack and discover the fascinating world of snakes with a Keeper Talk at 1pm. New Year's Eve fireworks are FREE - no tickets required! Darling Harbour is Sydney's iconic location to ring in 2025. Start your new year bright with spectacular fireworks at 9pm and midnight. No special spots or reservations, it's first-come, first-served. We'll make sure it's safe with capacity limits. Once a spot's full, it's closed, so come 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. 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. 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. Celebrate Lunar New Year at Darling Harbour, with captivating dance performances by renowned local community groups. Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of Chinese culture with performances from Nusantara Sydney Dance, Sydney iDance Studio, Sydney Chinese Dance Group, and Ocean Dream Cultural Art Centre of Australia.
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