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CHINESE NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN
By adcity on January 1, 2019Mon 4 FebCultural performances from China will keep you entertained as we count down to the New Year.Chinatown Square, Cohen Place (off Lt. Bourke St.)
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OUTDOOR CINEMA
By adcity on January 1, 2019Mon 4 FebAn outdoor theatre springs to life at Chinatown Square, with an Asian film, screening from dusk to CHINESE NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN.Chinatown Square, Cohen Place (off Lt. Bourke Street)
6pm - 9pmA NIGHT ON THE TILES: MAHJONG UNDER THE STARS
By jinandco on January 1, 2019Mon 10 FebLearn to play Mahjong for beginners or Chinese Chess, with players able to play all night … to the drumbeats of the Chinese Drums.Chinatown Square, Cohen Place (off Lt. Bourke St.)
3pm-lateROVING PERFORMERS
By adcity on January 1, 2019Tue 5 FebLocal and International roving musicians, artists and performers will take to the streets of Chinatown.Chinatown
11am-3pm, 6pm-10pmCENTRE STAGE – CHINATOWN FESTIVAL OFFICIAL OPENING
By adcity on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebThe Official Opening of Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival takes place on stage followed by a cultural performance program into the evening.Cnr. Russell and Lt Bourke Sts.
11amCHINESE NEW YEAR MELBOURNE MILLENNIUM DAI LOONG DRAGON PARADE
By jinandco on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebMelbourne’s very own Dai Loong emerges from the Chinese Museum with onlookers in awe, truly heralding the commencement of this Spring Festival.Throughout Chinatown11:30am-1pmCHINESE LIONS
By adcity on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebThe streets are awash with a cacophony of rhythmic drumming as Chinese Lions bring in the New Year by blessing the businesses of Chinatown.Throughout Chinatown
11am and 8pmALL THINGS PIGGY
By jinandco on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebJoin in the festivities and competitions and enjoy scrumptious pieces of pork, crackling, and all “Piggy” foodLt. Bourke Street, between Exhibition Street and Market Lane
3pm-5pmCHINESE MUSEUM OPEN DAY
By adcity on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebFree entry when you visit the Chinese Museum on Sunday 18 February. See 5 floors of Chinese Australian history from early Gold Rush Australia to the present day.Cohen Place Melbourne
12:30am-5pmCULTURAL WORKSHOPS
By adcity on January 1, 2019Sun 10 FebFeng shui, calligraphy mah jong, cooking demonstrations and craft workshops provide insights into Chinese customs and pastimes.Chinese Museum, Chinatown Square, Cohen Place (off Lt. Bourke St.)
11am all day