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From Wednesday 29 January until Sunday 16 February, the Asian Events Trust with funding from Wellington City Council and other partners, are bringing Paint the Town Red, the Lunar New Year Festival, to Courtenay Precinct and the waterfront. Check out some ways to join in on the festivities below and to celebrate the year of the sssnake. 6 February 2025 Waitangi Park. Wellington Pasifika Festival 2025. 8 February 2025 Waitangi Park. CubaDupa. 29 – 30 March 2025. Māoriland Film Festival. 26 – 30 March 2025 Ōtaki. New Zealand Fringe Festival. 14 February – 8 March 2025. Twenty Eight. Twenty Eight specialises in modern brunch and lunch dishes that showcase the changing Wellington’s iconic Lunar New Year Fireworks Display has been confirmed for 2025, taking place on Saturday, 1 February at 9:30 pm – thanks to support from Stonewood Group. “The Lunar New Year is a brilliantly run festival, and we’re happy to support the fireworks once again in 2025. “In Chinese culture fireworks were used to ward off evil, which was believed to be afraid of the colour red and loud noises. We hope these fireworks can help ward off what has been a tough period for Wellington, and kickstart a Asian communities from all over the world welcome in the Year of the Wood Snake on 29 January 2025. Join us from the 29th of January - 16th of February 2025 to experience an absolutely positively celebration of the Lunar New Year in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world. The Lunar New Year Festival in Wellington, sponsored by Lee Kum Kee, will take place from 1-16 February 2025 at Wellington’s waterfront, New Zealand. This exciting two-week celebration will showcase a wide variety of events and activities, including food and craft stalls, and cultural entertainment! At a launch function last night, the Asian Events Trust confirmed that Wellington’s Lunar New Year Festival, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will return to the capital in February 2025. 2025 Lunar New Year - Fireworks Display at Wellington Waterfront, Wellington, New Zealand on Sat Feb 01 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm At a launch function last night, the Asian Events Trust confirmed that Wellington’s Lunar New Year Festival, celebrating the Year of the Snake, will return to the capital in February 2025. The record-breaking 2024 festival drew 50,000 attendees after being rescued days before cancellation by new and now returning sponsor, the food giant Lee Wellington's Lunar New Year Festival will return on February 1, 2025, featuring dragon and lion dancers, taiko drummers, and a fireworks display. The festival celebrates the Year of the Snake and aims to be 25% larger than the previous year. The 2024 festival attracted 50,000 attendees, thanks to support from Lee Kum Kee. Join the spectators on both sides of Victoria Harbour on the second day of Chinese New Year to witness an astounding fireworks display as Hong Kong ushers in the Year of the Snake! Don’t miss the chance to kick-start the new year with this awe-inspiring spectacle. Coordinator: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau Details of the New Year's Eve celebrations. 2025 is here! We hope you enjoyed our 2024 New Year's Eve celebration. Visit this page later in the year to check out the 2025 New Year's Eve event details. Fireworks tend to be let off just after midnight to herald in the New Year so, in 2025, that will be the night of January 28/29. Advertisement. In London the Chinese New Year fireworks - the Fireworks tend to be let off just after midnight to herald in the New Year so, in 2025, that will be the night of January 28/29. In London the Chinese New Year fireworks - the world’s Hong Kong is renowned for its spectacular Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations, and the fireworks display over Victoria Harbour is one of the most anticipated events. If you’re planning to witness this dazzling show on January 30, 2025, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of your experience. ---Key Details of the 2025 CNY Here you will find a wonderful blend of live music, people partying together, counting down and welcoming the New Year. It is always a very happening place to visit. However, if you are looking for grand NYE fireworks, then Wellington is not the right place. On New Year’s Day, you can also try the public picnic that is organized in the city. The Lunar New Year Fireworks Display is part of the 2024 Lunar New Year Festival organised by Asian Events Trust. The festival will bring people from diverse backgrounds together to celebrate shared values and hopes for a fantastic year ahead. Go to the Lunar New Year Festival website for details of the full programme. New Years Eve 2024 at Whairepo Lagoon Join us from 8pm at Whairepo Lagoon for a night of music, fireworks, and kai! With a kids' countdown and fireworks at 9.30pm, this is the perfect family-friendly way to celebrate. We’ll close the year with a bang at midnight with a 5-minute fireworks display! Set yourself straight for the beautiful New Year's Eve Fireworks display in Wellington. Explore Events and places to catch the best view of top NYE 2025-24 fireworks display happening in Wellington this year.
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