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Year of the Horse

Chinese New Year: The year of fire horse 

 

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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. This year the Chinese new year falls on the 17th Feb. 

 

 

 

Here are some events in Melbourne that you might be interested in!

Sun 22 Feb 
  • 9am - 10pm 

Chinatown Russell St Melbourne 3000

The precinct comes alive with lion and dragon dances, a cultural parade, performances, family activities and food and market stalls featuring food, retail, arts and community groups.

Sun 22 Feb 
  • 10am - 5pm 

National Gallery of Victoria  180 St Kilda Rd  Melbourne 3006

Showcasing an exciting, free line up, there’s plenty to discover, from paper-folding and creative drawing activities to dragon dances, captivating instrumental and Beijing opera performances.

 

Sat 21 Feb 
  • 10am - 2pm

Melbourne Museum  11 Nicholson St  Carlton 3053 

Experience the excitement of traditional lion and dragon dances, and take a visit to Australia's most iconic horse, Phar Lap, in his 100th year. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable start to the Lunar New Year.

 

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