Cultural performances from China will keep you entertained as we count down to the New Year.

An outdoor theatre springs to life at Chinatown Square, with an Asian film, screening from dusk to CHINESE NEW YEAR COUNTDOWN.

Learn to play Mahjong for beginners or Chinese Chess, with players able to play all night … to the drumbeats of the Chinese Drums.

Local and International roving musicians, artists and performers will take to the streets of Chinatown.

The Official Opening of Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival takes place on stage followed by a cultural performance program into the evening.

Melbourne’s very own Dai Loong emerges from the Chinese Museum with onlookers in awe, truly heralding the commencement of this Spring Festival.

The streets are awash with a cacophony of rhythmic drumming as Chinese Lions bring in the New Year by blessing the businesses of Chinatown.

Join in the festivities and competitions and enjoy scrumptious pieces of pork, crackling, and all “Piggy” food

Free 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.

Feng shui, calligraphy mah jong, cooking demonstrations and craft workshops provide insights into Chinese customs and pastimes.