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.
Catch the vibrant and lively action of the Lion Dance Performance, Dragon Dance Performance and Eye Dotting Ceremony at the Ngurra Gunya Stage supported by Optus. Then, gather at the Parramatta Town Hall to capture the Firecracker display and be amazed as lion dancers balance on high poles 3-metres into the air!
There is so much to do and see on Lunar New Year!
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
- K-pop Workshop and Random Play Dance
- Idol Performance by SMASH! (Sydney Manga and Anime Show)
- DJ Set by Maggie Tra
Community Stage
Catch a diverse range of cultural performances on the Community Stage at Centenary Square:
- Kids Folk & Ballet Dance by St George Academy of Performing Arts
- Parramatta academy Chello Orchestra
- Qipong Dance Group by Australia International Elite Cultural & Arts Centre Inc.
- Beokku Korean Drum Dance
- SOPMA Korean Traditional Fan Dance
- Drum Dance Sydney Chinese Waist Drum Art Troupe
- Mongolian Dance Steed Horse
- Traditional Live Music by SCM Chinese Music Ensemble
- Thai Siam Classic Dance
- Choomcrew K-Pop Dance
- Epping Senior Society Choir and Dance
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!
Laundry-Line by Chris Yee is powered by Porsche Centre Parramatta in celebration of the new Macan.
PHIVE Installations
PHIVE Installations
From 28 Jan – 2 Feb, immerse yourself in free interactive installations at PHIVE to guide you into the new year with warmth and abundance.
- Wishing Tree sponsored by Optus: simply write down your wishes on red wishing paper and then tie them to the Wishing Tree to manifest good luck and fortune for the new year.
- Altar Interactive Installation by VUTRU: draw or write your offering on the paper provided and stand in front of the altar with your offering and make a prayer. Then insert your offering into the offering box which will be then displayed on the communal pinboard alongside Vietnamese New Year blessings!
PHIVE Workshops & Kids Activities
PHIVE Workshops & Kids Activities
Head to PHIVE in Parramatta Square to wind down and enjoy a variety of free cultural workshops, mahjong games and kids activities.
- Mahjong Workshop Games by Parramatta Multicultural Community Association facilitated by Shuoyan Zhu 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Comic + Zine Workshop by Annie Huang 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Traditional Chinese Calligraphy by Frank Xu 5:30pm - 8:30pm
- Toy Piano Tales: The Great Race of the Lunar Animals supported by the University of New England
- Children's Storytime + Workshop with Author Myo Lim by Korean Cultural Centre
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
- K-pop Random Play Dance
- Chinese Costume Fashion Show by Australian Maple Leave
- God of Wealth
- Tai Chi Performance and demo
- Hapkido Performance by Hapkido College Australia
- Magic Show + Stilt Walkers
- Chinese Waist Drum Performers
