Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century. Celebrate the Year of the Snake and explore themes of transformation with stories from the museum’s collection. Join and discover this ancient oriental arts for relaxation, flexibility, body co-ordination and healthy living. Immerse yourself in Chinese culture with the Garden's Lunar New Year celebrations including kids crafts, tranquil live tunes, zodiac readings and more. 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. Think street parades, lion dancing, giant lanterns, pop-up markets, art installations and plenty of delicious food. Each year, the Lunar New Year celebrations in Sydney seem to get bigger, and they are now said to be one of the biggest outside of Asia. At the centre of the celebrations is the CBD’s Sydney Lunar Festival. Ring in the Year Of The Snake with The Sydney Tower Eye and celebrate Lunar New Year in style. Immersive yourself in festive traditions while taking in breathtaking 360-degree views of the city’s iconic skyline. 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 Celebrate the Year of the Snake 250m high. Sydney Tower 100 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Sydney Tower Eye, Level 5, 108 Market St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Kick off your Lunar New Year celebrations at Sydney Lunar Streets! Join us for an unforgettable street party to launch the Sydney Lunar Festival and welcome in the Year of the Snake. Wander through Haymarket and explore market stalls featuring food, gifts and more. 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 crowds during the 19-day festival starting Wednesday 29 January. Chinese New Year (otherwise known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival) is upon us with 2025 being the Year of the Snake, according to Chinese astrology. With it, Sydney springs to life with colourful, traditional lion dances and street festivals scattered all over the city from this week until February 12. This year, Chinese New Year starts on Other signature events have in the past included Sydney's Iconic Chinese New Year Twilight Parade and of course the Fireworks over the Harbour. Sydney Chinese New Year Highlight Events 2023. For the Lunar New Year, Sydney typically "Paints The Town Red" when famous landmarks are lit in auspicious red. Say goodbye to the feisty Horse, and welcome the artistic, creative Sheep in style at the Chinese New Year celebrations in Australia’s premier international city, Sydney. The ties between China and Australia have a long history going back to the early days of settlement when Macau and Canton were important trading posts for the convict January 24, 2025 Lunar Knorr Year: The Taste of Celebrations closer to the holiday. >> i'm always looking forward to chinese new year because chinatown gets a little bit more festive. >> organizers of this year's chinese new year festivities say the excitement for the annual celebration is building. the festivities culminate with the parade on Chinese New Year Twilight Parade. Start: Sun 22 Feb 2015 Time 8:00pm - 11:55pm Venue: Banardos Australia proud charity partner of Sydney Chinese New Year. Show McCormack, Terri, Chinese New Year, Dictionary of Sydney, 2010, https: Chinese New Year Twilight Parade 1 February 2009. full record » 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. Best time to go to Sydney. Chinese New Year in Sydney 2025. Celebrate the Year of the Ox with traditional food, fireworks, and festivities around the city. Dates: January 29–February 16, 2025. Market; Boat race; Chinese culture; Lunar New Year; Cultural event Aussies are always up for a celebration, and with so many of our residents having Chinese, Mongolian, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese heritage, it’s no wonder Sydney offers such a rich variety of ways to bring in the New Year! This year Sydney’s Lunar New Year festival starts on Wednesday 29 January 2025. 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. Start: Thu 8 Jan - Sun 15 Mar 2015 Venue: Carriageworks Created with 20 tonnes of incense ash and standing at over five metres tall, Sydney Buddha is a meditation on
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