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. 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. The huge event has an annual attendance of 35,000 visitors – this year, it will take place on February 2, with stalls, entertainment From 29 January to 2 February, Yagan Square will come alive with vibrant, family-friendly festivities as part of the Perth Chinese New Year Fair. Experience the richness of culture through traditional performances, interactive activities and exciting events that welcome prosperity, joy and renewal for the Year of the Snake. The Dragon Dance has been performed since the Han Dynasty 1800 years ago. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of power, wealth and wisdom and is associated with storm clouds and life-giving rain. The Dragon Dance is an important part of Chinese New Year celebrations and is used to scare away evil spirits, but is also an important part of many other The Perth Chinese New Year Fair will be held on Sunday, 11 January 2024, to celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Dragon. Held between James and Lake Street, Northbridge Piazza from 12 – 9 pm and Yagan Square from 12 – 5pm. Perth’s largest and most vibrant annual celebration is the Perth Chinese New Year Fair on Sunday 2 February. Held between James and Lake Street in Northbridge, as well as in Yagan Square, this free event presented by the Chung Wah Association features lion and dragon dances, lantern making, calligraphy, cultural performances and food stalls. 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. Chinese lion dancers, tasty street food, cultural performances and vibrant market stalls will welcome the Year of the Dragon in the City of Perth on 10 and 11 February. Commencing Saturday 10 February at 11am in Northbridge Piazza, the Chung Wah Association will host a one-of-a-kind Dragon Sculpture unveiling ceremony. Festivities continue on Dragon dancers at the Perth Chinese New Year Fair in the Perth Cultural Centre in 2021. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian Another 60 stalls will also be set up at Elizabeth Quay, with a Festivities at the Melbourne Chinese New Year Festival to celebrate the Lunar New Year in central Melbourne today. Dragon dance with Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne from 1pm to 1.30pm; Perth. The lion dance is also performed at many business locations during Chinese New Year celebrations as the lion brings prosperity and good luck to the business for the upcoming year. Performed in a lion costume, accompanied by the music of beating drums, clashing cymbals, and resounding gongs, the lion dance imitates a lion’s movements and A Dragon & Lion dance in Perth City centre, Scotland, to celebrate 2020 Chinese New Year, the year of the Rat. Present were guests and dignitaries, including 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 Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2022 Mark your calendar as the Perth Chinese New Year Fair is back on Sunday, 6 February! Held in Perth Cultural Centre and WA Museum Boola Bardip from 12pm to 9pm, the annual street festival is one of the largest and most popular community events in the City of Perth. Things To Do On Chinese New Year 2025 in Perth Ring in the Chinese New Year in Perth! The city is welcoming the Year of the Snakes with a city-wide celebration. Enjoy a signature concert featuring musicians directly from China, along with colorful parades, culinary events, a lantern procession, and more. Explore some of the top things to do Lion & Dragon Dance Compilation: Chinese New Year 2022 (Sydney, Australia) - random clips over the last 2 weeks put together as part of the Lunar New Year fe Prepare to be captivated by the spectacular Dragon Dance performance at the Perth Chinese New Year Fair! 🐉 Experience the vibrant colors, intricate movemen Organiser Chung Wah Association Phone: 93288657 Email: chungwah@chungwah.org.au Website: « Perth Chung Wah Cultural Festival 2024 | 珀斯中华文化节 Dragon and Lion Dance The primary aim of Pak Mei Yaolin Kung Fu Association is one which strives to preserve and promote the Chinese culture within our school and community. We also dance for the love and fun of the art. Perth Chinese New Year Fair is back on Sunday 29 January 2023 to celebrate the Lunar New Year – Year of the Rabbit. Held between James and Lake Streetss, Northbridge Piazza from 12 – 9 pm and Yagan Square from 12 – 7pm. Rich in culture and full of entertainment, featuring highly anticipated lion and dragon dances, multicultural concerts
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