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Lunar Gateways

Where
Hay St
Haymarket NSW 2000
Australia
When

Every day, all day Friday 24 January 2025 to Sunday 16 February 2025

Cost

Free

A tribute to Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese architecture

Each gateway is hand painted and makes design and cultural references to Chinese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese architectural features. Don't miss seeing these impressive structures beautifully illuminated at night. 

Listen to an audio description of each gateway:

Gateway locations:

  • Chinese Gateway: Hay Street, Haymarket

  • Korean Gateway: Civic Connector, Darling Quarter

  • Thai Gateway: corner of George Street and Campbell Street, Haymarket

  • Vietnamese Gateway: Hay Street, Haymarket

Download the Sydney Culture Walks app to see the locations of all lanterns, artwork installations, banner galleries and more in the Lunar Walk.

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City of Sydney

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