Watch the spectacle of Dragon Boat Racing along Darling Harbour, or a film featured in the inaugural eight-day Sydney China Film Festival.
The Chinese New Year Twilight Parade promises a procession not seen before in Sydney; 2600 costumed dancers, musicians, martial artists and performers from Henan Province (home of The Yellow Emperor and Shaolin Temple).
It wouldn’t be a celebration without food, and copious amounts of it. Try a banquet, yum cha or tea appreciation workshop. Even better, adopt a Chinese family for home-to-home celebrations throughout the day.
Vibrant, fun and on a grand scale. Traditions for the keeping.
City of Sydney Chinese New Year Festival
23 January – 15 February 2009
Free and ticketed events across Sydney venues
Full program here