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Golden Century opens at Crown Sydney just in time for Lunar New Year banquets (photo supplied). 9. Lunar New Year Banquets. Feasting and reunion dinners are a big part of Lunar New Year celebrations, with some of Sydney’s best Chinese restaurants putting their best chicken feet forward for the occasion. Chinatown Comedy Club is back and ready to celebrate Lunar New Year! 12 Feb 2025. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese Community in the Global 60's. 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. A celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Lunar New Year is a celebration for many cultures in Sydney, including the city’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities; this year’s Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. A celebration for many cultures, including Sydney’s Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, Malaysian and Korean communities, this year's Lunar New Year falls on 29 January, with the city hosting an exciting number of events from 29 January – 16 February. Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a major festival celebrated at the beginning of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Thought to have originated in ancient China around 3,500 years ago, it is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture, marking the end of winter and the beginning of the new year. Sydney’s 19-day celebration draws on many influences and will see festivities ranging from a dragon boats festival to a Korean dancefloor. Even though Chinese New Year only begins on 29 This time around, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and it's a celebration for many cultures represented in Sydney, including the city's Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Korean Sydney Lunar Festival is a celebration of the Lunar New Year, with the 2025 festival celebrating the Year of the Snake. Our Sydney Lunar Festival program is one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia. Street parties, live entertainment, delicious food, lion dances, dragon boats and art and light installations will dazzle One of Sydney’s most iconic destinations is going all out to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Head to Luna Park on Sunday, February 2, 2025 to watch a traditional lion dance performance at 2:30pm, that will help usher in good luck and fortune for the new year. The City of Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival has become the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside Asia, and a major event in the city's calendar. 2007 was the twentieth anniversary of Sydney's sister-city relationship with Guangzhou and was marked by the visit of a performing troupe from Guangdong. A Chinese community and family festival for over a century, Sydney's Chinese New Year celebrations now include entertainment by Australian and Chinese performers, Chinatown markets, shopfront decorations, dragon boat races, and a stunning Chinese New Year Parade, featuring floats inspired by the different Asian communities who celebrate the Lunar New Year This Lunar New Year, celebrate the Year of the Snake at Parramatta’s top-notch Asian diner, Lilymu. To celebrate the Year of the Snake with a refined nod to Chinese culture, Sydney’s award House Canteen will be hosting a traditional Lunar New Year celebration complete with lion dancing and delicious food. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about and experience the rich traditions of Lunar New Year and celebrate on Sydney Harbour. Entry is free. Ushering in the Year of the Snake, Lunar New Year 2025 runs from 18 January to 16 February 2025, with epic events happening all across the city. We've rounded up some of the best Chinese Lunar New Year events for Sydney families to start the Year of the Snake on a seriously festive note. What is the Meaning of the Animal in Chinese New Year 2025? This new year is the year of the snake. According to the Chinese zodiac signs, each year in the lunar cycle is associated with a particular animal.This is a 12-year cycle that repeats itself. Thus Sydney is a great city to visit year-round, but especially during Chinese New Year to experience one of the city’s biggest and brightest cultural events. Chinatown is a hub of activity, day and night. Enjoy the festival events or simply take in some of the wonderful shopping. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon for Lunar New Year with our extravagant Chinese New Year buffet at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park for dinner Friday 9th and lunch Saturday 10th February. Guests will be treated to a feast of the senses including traditional lion dancing, bountiful culinary specialties and time-honored cultural rituals. The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar.Celebrated by millions around the world, this is a time for cultural traditions, family reunions, and hopes for good fortune in the coming year.
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