It’s the year of the Rabbit and judging by the bunny dumplings we are about to eat, we are already feeling very lucky and happy! The Lunar New Year banquets are available across the group but our favourite spot is Gardens by Lotus. Stepping into the Chinese Gardens is a teleportation both visually and gastronomically....
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Chinese New Year Guide 2015
Welcome to the year of the goat. Or is it the sheep? There’s a little confusion over the translation of the word “yang”, but either way we’re sure it’s going to be a baaaa-d ass year. When it comes to new year’s celebration, we (we’re speaking on behalf of Sydney here) like to think we...
Lunar Feasting, Market Style
Fancy a baaa-BQ skewer? Don’t be sheepish, get on down to the Lunar Markets and celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ram! The little lambs are dotted all over Pyrmont Park providing many a Kodak moment amongst over twenty food stalls. Trees are glittering with red and gold envelops swinging in the wind...
Gong Xi Fa Cai
If your 11/12 New Year’s Eve celebration was less than inspiring, alas, you’ve still got Chinese New Year for a second stab at the title. Reign in the Year of the Dragon with a peruse around Belmore Park markets and watch a traditional dragon eye dotting ceremony. Or get a sensory overload at the spectacular...