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. City of Sydney 29 January to 16 February Multiple locations The City of Sydney is hosting a range of exciting Lunar New Year events, including a street festival, lion dancing, cultural performances, dragon boats, exhibitions, and games. More information. Willoughby City Council 23 January to 16 February Multiple locations The sails of the Sydney Opera House glow red as part of celebrations for Lunar New Year in Sydney, Monday, January 23, 2023(AAP: Paul Braven) When: Saturday, February 1 from 5pm to 10pm Where 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 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. The Rocks’ cobblestone streets come alive every year for a huge celebration to mark the Chinese New Year. Restaurants usually serve up traditional dishes like noodles, sweet treats and dumplings among a whole host of Asian delicacies while roaming lion dancers make their way through the crowd — and you can also enjoy free movies at Laneway How Is Chinese New Year Celebrated In Sydney? Discover the vibrant celebrations that fill Sydney during the Chinese New Year, also known as the Sydney Lunar 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. Be captivated by a mix of traditional and contemporary performances across 3 sites. 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. From multi-course feasts to street food markets, discover the best spots to celebrate Chinese New Year in Sydney in 2020. Bodhi Restaurant, Sydney CBD. Ring in the ‘Year of the Rat’ at Sydney’s iconic vegan restaurant, Bodhi. Experience a limited-edition menu of Lunar-inspired dishes, all served with a vegan twist. Enjoy face painting, tarot reading, personalized calligraphy, palm reading, and more, all designed to enhance your celebration and bring insight into the year ahead. Bring your loved ones for a day brimming with cultural richness, joy, and the promise of a prosperous, magical year to come! Located in the glorious Shangri-La Hotel and featuring majestic views out across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, this is the ideal pick for an extra special New Year celebration! And as luck would have it, Blu Bar on 36 will mark the year of the rabbit with an impressive after-dark Chinese New Year-inspired tapas menu. CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH DOUBLE CHIN EATS -THE HOME OF ASIAN COMFORT FOOD, REIMAGINED. Sydney, 16 january,2025. The Year of the Snake in Chinese culture symbolises wisdom, transformation, and renewal—making it a perfect icon for this Chinese New Year, a time for fresh starts and meaningful connections (and who doesn’t want a bit of that this year, right!!). A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this Lunar New Year. For those seeking clarity on the year ahead, Chinese Feng Shui master Mina Zheng will expertly guide you through your fortune for the Lunar Year ahead in Private Zodiac Readings. The Chinese
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