Snake installation on Dixon Street
Every day, 12pm to 11:55pm Wednesday 29 January to Sunday 16 February
Free
A family of friendly snakes welcome you to Chinatown.
Take a seat on the body of the red and gold snakes as they light up Dixon Street Mall.
Two parent snakes frame the sides of the mall like traditional paifong gates, while a baby snake sits atop.
The installation is a celebration of the Year of the Snake for Sydney Lunar Festival 2025.
Made from locally sourced marine plywood and reusable materials, the snakes were created by Haymarket HQ and Basalt Studio.
Haymarket HQ is a go-to-market accelerator that helps founders generate sales and raise funds in new growth markets. Since 2016, Haymarket HQ has supported more than 800 companies to start, raise funds and grow into new markets in Australia, south-east Asia and beyond.
Established in 2010, award-winning practice Basalt Studio prides itself in designing projects of outstanding merit. The studio is led by brother sister duo Anthony Ho and Fiona Ho. Originally trained and practised in the field of architecture, Anthony follows his passion to create high impact and memorable designs with meticulous detail. Co-founder Fiona is a 2024 Australian Design Review 30Under30 alumna of the Architects and Innovators of the Built World Program.