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. 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 New Year officially lands on 29 January, you can expect festivities across the city over the next few weeks - think vibrant lion dances, glowing lanterns, and endless feasting on dumplings 2025 Chung Wah Chinese New Year Ball : Pan Pacific Hotel Perth: 29 Jan 2025: Sacred Sisterhood Cacao 1st NEW Moon 2025 - Year of the Snake: Mullaloo Point, Perth: 28 Jan 2025: Chinese New Year - Dine & Win: 388 Murray Street, 6000, Perth: 05 Feb 2025: Chinese New Year run: Some Chinese restaurant, Perth: 02 Feb 2025: Northbridge for Chinese New 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 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. 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. A perfect way to indulge and celebrate the Year of the Snake. The date of the Lunar New Year changes every year and falls on Wednesday, January 29 in 2025. WA’s Chung Wah Association will celebrate the occasion with the much-loved Perth Chinese New Year Fair on February 2 at the Northbridge Piazza and said it was about connecting the WA Chinese community. 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 Perth Chinese New Year Fair 2024. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Date: Saturday, 10 February 2024 – Sunday, 11 February 2024. Time: 12pm -9pm. Perth Chinese New Year Fair (February 2, 2025) The Perth Chinese New Year Fair is one of the city’s major holiday events, held annually in Northbridge, specifically on James and Lake Streets. This free street carnival draws around 35,000 visitors each year, celebrating Chinese culture and Western Australia's diversity. Highlights include lion 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. Our special Chinese New Year menu promises to bring prosperity and joy to your New Year celebrations, plus you’ll have the chance to win exciting prizes! Join us for dinner from 28 January – 8 February to ring in the Year of the Snake. 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 MISS MI PERTH 388 Murray Street Perth WA 6000. 0400 442 068 missmi.perth@accor.com. Dinner Tuesday to Saturday, 5.30pm to 10pm (last orders at 9.30pm) Lunch Thursday & Friday, 12pm to 3pm (last orders at 2.30pm) The Lunar New Year is rich with traditions, customs and auspicious eating – here’s how to celebrate in Perth. Revolving around the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, the Lunar New Year in 2023 will be celebrated this Sunday 22 January, bringing in the year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac or Cat in the Vietnamese zodiac. Things to do in every Australian city to celebrate Lunar New Year 2023. Perth Chinese New Year Fair. Head down to Perth Cultural Centre and WA Museum Boola Bardip on Sunday, 6 February for a Pre-Chinese New Year Preparations and Activities (Jan. 7–Feb. 12, 2025) Jan. 7, 2025: Laba Festival. Some Chinese start to celebrate and prepare for Chinese New Year as early as day 8 of the 12 th month of the lunar calendar. 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. Celebrate Lunar New Year with traditional and modern Chinese desserts, from almond cookies that promote good fortune to candied fruit that re-creates a popular street food. Anyone can use a little
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