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- Chinatown
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- Fed. Square
- Queen Victoria Market
- Southgate
- Spring Street
- Yarra River
- Zoos Victoria
Try guessing how many bananas and fortune cookies there are
Chinese migrants constituted 20 to 30 percent of the population of north Queensland’s major towns
By day, roving musicians, artists and performers take to the streets of Chinatown
Two days and two nights of on stage entertainment from across the globe
Showcasing the different flavours of Chinese cuisine
Chinese cultural activities in Federation Square
Opening of the two week 2016 Chinese New Year Festival
Lights activation during 2016 Chinese New Year Festival
Visit Eureka Skydeck 88 this Chinese New Year to find your good fortune and see Australia’s largest illuminated Dragon Head.
A decadent and delicious Chinese New Year’s Eve banquet created by Australian chef duo Joel Alderson and Adam Liston
Get up close to an Australian native animal at Healesville Sanctuary the home of Australia’s most famous animals of the bush this Lunar New Year!
Don’t miss a trip to our zoos this Lunar New Year – especially if you are born in the year of the monkey!
2016 is the Year of the Monkey and the only place to see monkeys in Melbourne is at Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo!
Make a Dragon scale for the Children’s Dragon Mural
Learn martial arts, lion dance, and Chinese traditional dance.
A children’s participatory program of Chinese legends through dance and song.
Many Chinese food dishes have special meaning for Chinese New Year
Chinatown Square comes alive with lighting in the theme of the Year of the Monkey
Celebrate Chinese New Year’s Eve with a special outdoor dining experience in the ambience of Chinatown
Chinese New Year countdown in Federation Square
To celebrate Chinese New Year the Hotel Windsor will add an oriental twist to its classic afternoon tea
MasterChef Contestants will visit Chinatown Square on Monday 8 Feb
Chinese New Year in Dockland with roving and cultural performance
A mix of restaurants, hotels, retailers and businesses as well as community associations form the Chinatown Community
The Precinct's evening ambiance will be enhanced with lighting of a number of Chinatown's historic buildings
A Black Tie event to celebrate Chinese New Year and raising fund for Cancer research! This is our 20th Anniversary.
Come say hello to the Zoo in China Town during the Dragon Parade!
The Official Opening of Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival
In a cacophony of rhythmic drumming the Chinese Lions bless the businesses of Chinatown
People who believe in Buddha sanctify the New Year with Buddhist wisdom
Quality hawker stalls and produce stores will span Russell Street
Valentines day coincides with Chinese New Year Celebrations on this day
Free entry when you visit the Chinese Museum on Sunday 14 February
Visit the Chinese Museum, see the Chinese Dragons and make a scale for the Children’s Dragon Mural
Feng shui, calligraphy mah jong, cooking demonstrations and craft workshops
A wide range of local performers will get you out of your chairs to celebrate
The sounds of fire crackers and drummers rise above the Queen Victoria Market to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the New Year.
The sounds of fire crackers and drummers rise above the Night Market crowd to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune to the New Year.
Find the roving Deity of Fortune throughout the Market and be rewarded with a lucky red packet.
Discover local Chinese history as you taste your way around Queen Victoria Market with an English speaking guide and Mandarin translator.
Performance in Queensbridge Square and the Festival’s Official Closing Ceremony
Celebrate the Lantern Festival at Queen Victoria Market with a wide variety of traditional Asian food stalls, performers and family activities.
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Unifying the city’s Year of the Monkey celebrations and presenting a cohesive cultural experience for locals and visitors alike, the Chinese New Year Melbourne Festival will offer 16 days of vibrant festivities bursting with cultural events, markets, tours, entertainment and more.