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Learn about the role of Chinese women's associations in Sydney in the mid 20th century. 15 Feb 2025 Symbols of change: Lunar New Year and beyond with Powerhouse Also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, the Lunar New Year celebrates the start of the Chinese lunisolar calendar for another year. Burwood in Sydney's Inner West will have a There’s nowhere better to spend the Lunar New Year than Chinatown. The curtain raiser for Sydney Lunar Festival 2025 is the Sydney Lunar Streets party, where there will be heaps of market stalls and food trucks offering Asian dishes and a packed entertainment schedule that includes lion dancers, K-pop troupes, and live DJs. Parramatta 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. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese community in the global 60s. Fashioning the Sydney Chinese community in the global 60s. Sydney Mechanics School of Arts Saturday 15 February, 1pm to 3pm . Hear from Dr Mei-Fen Kuo as she discusses how local women’s associations shaped their communities and identities during the 1960s. Book launch: The Old 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 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. 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29th, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. As a large community of Chinese-Australians living in New South Wales, Sydneysiders love celebrating Chinese New Year each year. 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 He believes 2024 will be the biggest Lunar New Year celebration yet. “Chinatown in Haymarket is the spiritual home of Chinese Australians in Sydney, it has nearly two centuries of history and 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. Think!Chinatown LNY Papercut Decorations January 26 | 1 Pike St Get into the Lunar New Year spirit and make your own decorations in Think!Chinatown’s hands-on workshop led by this year’s Artist-in-Residence, Ling Tang. There will be two sessions: one for beginners ages 8+, and one for those with papercutting experience. Event Details 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. Be captivated by a mix of traditional and contemporary performances across 3 sites. Chinese settlers arrived in Sydney from 1818 and their compatriots followed, especially after gold was discovered in New South Wales. Despite harrassment from governments and intimidation from other Sydneysiders, Chinese immigrants continued to come and to stay throughout the 19th century, until the relaxation of racist laws in the mid-20th century. Best places to watch lion dances in Sydney for Chinese New Year. Sydney’s first lion dance of the year took place on January 19 in Chinatown. But there’s plenty more planned in case you missed it. Here’s the full schedule for 2025. Tuesday, January 28. Australia Square, 12pm; Sky Phoenix, CBD, 6:45pm; 888 Chinese Restaurant, Beverley From live Cantonese seafood to fiery Hunanese, Sydney’s Chinese restaurants are worth celebrating year-round, but especially during Lunar New Year. Callan Boys and Good Food Guide reviewers You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at The Eight, discover the Chinese Ginseng and Herbs Company, and have a chance to shop for gifts and crafts. Bookings essential. Tours held on the following dates: - Saturday 21 January - Wednesday 1 February - Sunday 5 February #chinesenewyear2023 #lunarnewyear2023 #chinesenewyear #lunarnewyear #chinatown #sydney #australia #cny2023 #nightmarket #market A celebration for many cultu On the day you will observe many aspects of tea culture, including Chinese tea ceremony and calligraphy. Yum cha with a variety of dim sum and sweets, designed to match each tea, will also be served. Courses held Saturdays and Sundays from 14 January to 29 January at either 11.30am or 4pm. Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival is one of the biggest celebrations outside of China and runs for a couple of weeks with Lunar Markets, Pop Up Food Festivals, Lion Dances, Fireworks and even Dragon Boat Racing on the last weekend of the Festival. Here's how Sydney will be welcoming the Year of the Rabbit in 2023!
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