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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. On Saturday, 1 February the precinct will host a Lunar New Year market with over 60 stalls offering everything from unique finds to delicious street food. The Perth Chinese New Year Fair, presented by Chung Wah Association, is back at Northbridge Piazza on Sunday, 2 February offering a range of cultural experiences. Step into the Year of the Snake, a time for wisdom, transformation and new beginnings - exactly the inspiration we need as we delve into 2025. A symbol of elegance and renewal, Perth is getting geared up to celebrate Lunar New Year and the zodiac sign of the snake in true style. While the Chinese 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, arts and craft workshops, games and other activities along James 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. 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 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. Chinese New Year Events in Perth . Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is a festival celebrating the start of the new year. This begins on the second new moon after the summer solstice in Australia and ends on the full moon fifteen days later. It is a time to see family and friends, and to enjoy special meals, fireworks and gift giving. 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 The annual free community carnival to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon, Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2024 is on 11 February from 12pm to 9pm. It is free entrance open to the public to share the joy of the Chinese Culture and Customs as well as celebrating the diversity of the Western Australian Community. 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 HSBC SVNS PERTH. CLOSE PROXIMITY FIREWORKS ONLY. 31/01/2025 - 01/02/2025. Friday & Saturday. 8:30 PM. 10 minutes each night. GIRRAWHEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. CALVERT ST. “On behalf of the City of Perth, I wish you all a happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon.” Lunar New Year festivities will continue throughout the month thanks to the City of Perth. Chinese Lion Dancers will perform at Murray Street Mall every weekday at midday from 12 to 23 February. Over 20,000 visitors are expected to flood the streets of Northbridge and Yagan Square – making the Perth Chinese New Year Fair the most significant free community event in the City of Perth. The Chung Wah Association are the organisers behind the colourful Perth Chinese New Year Fair. 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. A family friendly fireworks show will light-up over the Swan River at 8:30pm, and for the first time, a midnight fireworks display will officially ring in 2025. Please tune into the broadcast for the Roy Hill New Years Celebrations if you are outside of Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Square and Birdiya Drive foreshore. FM station 89.1 MHz. Note that Perth New Year’s Eve Fireworks Locations. Here are the scheduled fireworks displays in Perth and surrounding areas for New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024: City of Light NYE Celebrations. Perth. Two displays at 8:30 PM and 11:59 PM, each lasting 12 minutes, on the Swan River opposite Elizabeth Quay. Raffles Hotel NYE Celebrations. Applecross For those studying in Perth while far away from home, StudyPerth has organised a Chinese New Year lunch celebration for international students at Han Palace on Tuesday, 1 February from 11am to 2pm. Featuring a delicious 10-course feast for only $20 per person, the day will see plenty of fun and games, plus many more surprises in store for Say hello to the Year of the Rabbit and celebrate the 2023 Chinese New Year at Gloucester Park on Friday 27th January.. Bring the whole family for entertainment with horsepower on the track, pony rides, bouncy castle, obstacle course, slides and basketball games for the kids plus live entertainment on the trackside stage and the spectacular fireworks show after the last race. A mesmerising fireworks show for the youngsters will kick off at 8.30 pm and for the first time, a midnight fireworks display will officially welcome the new year. Price: FREE Ages: All
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