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CHINATOWN SQUARE CHINESE NEW YEAR LIGHTING
Wed 9 Jan – Sun 10 FebThe Chinatown Square is illuminated, setting the scene for the Year…
GOD OF PROSPERITY, WISDOM AND LONGEVITY VISITATIONS
Sat 2 Feb – Sun 10 FebVisit the “Gods of Prosperity, Wisdom and Longevity”, who will offer well…
CHINESE NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN
Mon 4 FebCultural performances from China will keep you entertained as we count down to the…
FESTIVE STREET BAZAAR
Mon 4 FebThis New Year Goodies Street is an annual pop up that allows Chinese families to purchase and…
OUTDOOR CINEMA
Mon 4 FebAn outdoor theatre springs to life at Chinatown Square, with an Asian film, screening from…
A NIGHT ON THE TILES: MAHJONG UNDER THE STARS
Mon 10 FebLearn to play Mahjong for beginners or Chinese Chess, with players able to play all night ……
ROVING PERFORMERS
Tue 5 FebLocal and International roving musicians, artists and performers will take to the streets of Chinatown.
HOW MANY FORTUNE COOKIES?
Tue 5 FebTry guessing how many fortune cookies there are in the towers located in the shopping…
CENTRE STAGE – CHINATOWN FESTIVAL OFFICIAL OPENING
Sun 10 FebThe Official Opening of Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival takes place on stage followed by…
CHINESE NEW YEAR MELBOURNE MILLENNIUM DAI LOONG DRAGON PARADE
Sun 10 FebMelbourne’s very own Dai Loong emerges from the Chinese Museum with onlookers in awe, truly…
CHINESE LIONS
Sun 10 FebThe streets are awash with a cacophony of rhythmic drumming as Chinese Lions bring in…
ALL THINGS PIGGY
Sun 10 FebJoin in the festivities and competitions and enjoy scrumptious pieces of pork, crackling, and all…
ASIAN DELIGHTS – HAWKER STYLE FOOD STALLS
Sun 10 FebQuality hawker stalls and produce stores will span Russell Street, offering traditional Chinese New Year…
CHINESE MUSEUM OPEN DAY
Sun 10 FebFree entry when you visit the Chinese Museum on Sunday 18 February. See 5 floors…
CULTURAL WORKSHOPS
Sun 10 FebFeng shui, calligraphy mah jong, cooking demonstrations and craft workshops provide insights into Chinese…
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