The second new moon after the winter solstice marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, which this year is Thursday February 3, 2011, the Year of the Rabbit, 4709. In Chinese culture it is a time to feast with friends and family and celebrate new hope, wealth, health and fortune. All around Australia Chinese communities will celebrate and share their culture with a variety of performances, parades and banquets.
Sydney
Three weeks of celebrations in Sydney kick off with the Chinese New Year Markets on Friday 28 January from 4pm at Belmore Park with a special launch celebration that will include Asian cinema on the giant screen and Asian pop music on stage with DJ Garry T and SBS PopAsia. The markets continue over the weekend from 11am to 10pm each day with Asian food and cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts and dragon parades.
Chinese New Year Celebrations around Australia
CHINESE NEW YEAR: See what's on around Australia to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit.
27 Jan 2011 12:00
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