Celebrations and Activities
From lion dancing and firecrackers to calligraphy and Chinese horoscope readings, there is so much to do and see on Lunar New Year.
From lion dancing and firecrackers to calligraphy and Chinese horoscope readings, there is so much to do and see on Lunar New Year. Also, look out for the energetic K-Pop random play dance performance from the Korean Cultural Centre and vibrant roving SMASH cosplayers in characters you know and love.
Watch this space! Full program will be added soon.
Ngurra Gunya Stage
At Parramatta Town Hall, drop by the Ngurra Gunya stage sponsored by Optus for an exciting schedule of performances:
- Dragon Dance and Eye Dotting Performance by Australia Jing Yee Dragon and Lion Dance
- Australian Red Maple Fashion Show featuring Chinese Costumes
- Hapkido Performance by Hapkido College Australia
- K-Pop Workshop and Random Play Dance by the Korean Cultural Centre
- Idol Performance by SMASH (Sydney Manga and Anime Show)
Community Stage
Catch a diverse range of cultural performances on the Community stage at Centenary Square:
- Parraacademy Chello Orchestra
- Qipong Dance Group by Australia International Elite Cultural & Arts Centre Inc.
- Beokku Korean Drum Dance
- Mason Park K-Pop Dance
- Drum Dance Sydney Chinese Waist Drum Art Troupe
- Mongolian Dance Steed Horse
- Traditional Live Music curated by Tim
- Epping Senior Society Choir and Dance
- Group Dance by Sydney Olympic Peninsula Multicultural Community Association Inc.
- Maggie Tra DJ Set
Art Installation and Decorations
Get ready to snap the giant and immersive artwork in Parramatta Square. "Laundry-Line" by local artist Chris Yee features 21 metres of hanging flags, ornamental lanterns and textiles celebrating Sydney’s diverse cultures. This vibrant piece will incorporate Yee’s hyper-pop snake graphic representing the Year of the Wood Snake in Parramatta. “The artwork installation is a continuation of my experimentation with traditional Chinese Textiles, ornamentation and art - trying to find new ways to appropriate traditional graphics and visual symbolism to make it relevant to the modern day. Visually bridging the past, present and future.” Don't miss this stunning blend of tradition and modern art!
The Laundry Line by Chris Yee is powered by Porsche Centre Parramatta in celebration of the new Macan.
Lion Dancing
Lion Dancing
Catch the vibrant and lively action of the Lion Dance Performance, Dragon Dane Performance and Eye Dotting Ceremony at the Ngurra Gunya Stage supported by Optus. Then, be amazed as the lion dancers balance on high poles 3-metres into the air with a firecracker finale to kick off the festive parade around the Parramatta Square!
PHIVE
PHIVE
Head to PHIVE in Parramatta Square and immerse yourself in interactive installations, workshops and games to bring in the new year:
- Wishing Tree sponsored by Optus
- VUTRU Altar Interactive Installation
- Mahjong Workshop Games by Parramatta Multicultural Community Association facilitated by Shuoyan Zhu
- Comic + Zine Workshop by Annie Huang
- Traditional Chinese Calligraphy by Frank Xu
Parramatta Square & Centenary Square
Parramatta Square & Centenary Square
Celebrations continue all night long – get excited for roving lion dancers, firecrackers, cosplay characters, food stalls, free cultural workshops and so much more:
- Roving Cosplayers brought by SMASH (Sydney Manga and Anime Show)
- Altitude Tea Ceremony and Tasting
- Chinese Horoscope Readings by Mina Zheng
- Red Maple Fashion Show
