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Whitehorse City Council wishes our community a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year.
In 2024, the Lunar New Year falls on 10 February.
The Lunar New Year marks the transition between Chinese zodiac signs, with 2024 being the year of the Dragon. The Dragon is a symbol of power, honour and luck in Chinese culture.
See what's happening around Whitehorse for Lunar New Year 2024.
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The date of the Lunar New Year Day falls on the new moon of the first lunar month, meaning it changes each year.
Alongside the fabulous Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW) Whitehorse Lunar New Year festival in Box Hill, there are great events happening in Whitehorse to celebrate this special time of year.
All Day Art Day - Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
Get crafty making a dancing dragon puppet and Chinese good luck ornaments and create a floral still-life collage.
For: Children, 6-12 years
Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Time: 9.30am – 3.15pm
Where: Box Hill Community Art Centre, Box Hill
Cost: $89 per person (bookings required)
Exhibition – Baoxian Du WE
Experience many photographic works by Baoxian Di and experience the exhibition "We" featuring newly arrived residents that celebrate Lunar New Year and what it means to them.
For: All ages
Date: 30 January – 2 March 2024
Where: Artspace, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Whitehorse Lunar New Year Festival 2024
Experience the magic of the Lunar New Year with this free community festival.
For: All ages, children must be accompanied by a guardian
Date: Saturday 17 February 2024
Time: 11am – 12am (midnight)
Where: Bank Street, Box Hill VIC 3128
Cost: Free
Prepare & Share: Yusheng & Dumplings
Get ready for Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival by learning how to make Yusheng & Dumplings.
For: All ages
Date: Saturday 24 January 2024
Time: 11am – 1pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct, Forest Hill
Cost: $25 per person (bookings required)
