Sydney Lunar Festival
21 January – 5 February 2023
Time to celebrate the Lunar New Year
Enjoy fabulous feasts, see spectacular shows and magnificent artworks.
Join the celebrations
Our picks
Banner Galleries: Hyun-Hee Lee - Rabbit in the Moon
The concept for this banner design came from the Pounding Rabbit in the Moon story and traditional rainbow costumes
The NSW Chinese Women's Relief Fund (1937–1941)
Peter Hack, a researcher of modern Chinese history will share an unknown part of early Chinese Australian history.
101.7 WSFM’s $5,000 Rabbit Run!
Simply track down a rabbit, scan the QR code and register your details for the chance to win.
Banner Galleries: Pei W Kwang - Ever Changing Water Rabbits
The concept was inspired by the characteristics of this year’s zodiac animal, the Water Rabbit.
Banner Galleries: Yasuko Toda - Rabbit Family on NYD
This work, Rabbit Family on New Years’ Day, repurposes 2 Japanese visual techniques from very different ages
Banner Galleries: Si Yi Shen - Anew
Anew is a series of artworks representing growth, transition and connection celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.
Fabulous lunar feasts
Food & Drink
Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Lunar New Year at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these 2023 Lunar New Year dining offers.
Lunar New Year at The Rocks
Start the year of the rabbit off with a hopping good time at The Rocks.
Lunar New Year degustation dinner at Altitude
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit from 36 levels in the sky
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce 2023 Chinese New Year Banquet
HCC 2023 Year of the Rabbit Chinese New Year Banquet
Taste of Chinatown: Lunar New Year food & culture tour
Enjoy discovering Lunar New Year, food, culture, history, and stories with an experienced tour guide
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while hearing stories of Chinese-Australians and stories of Chinatown
Celebrate in Chinatown and Haymarket
Lunar New Year in Haymarket
Banner Galleries: Hyun-Hee Lee - Rabbit in the Moon
The concept for this banner design came from the Pounding Rabbit in the Moon story and traditional rainbow costumes
Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Meet the Dixon Street lantern artists
A panel discussion with artists Meilun Gao 高美伦 Yuxiao Wang 王雨笑 about their Sydney Lunar Festival artwork
Haymarket Chamber of Commerce 2023 Chinese New Year Banquet
HCC 2023 Year of the Rabbit Chinese New Year Banquet
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while hearing stories of Chinese-Australians and stories of Chinatown
All to see and do during Lunar New Year
21 Jan - 28 Jan
Lion dancing
Take part in the fantastic frenzy of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance
Banner Galleries: Hyun-Hee Lee - Rabbit in the Moon
The concept for this banner design came from the Pounding Rabbit in the Moon story and traditional rainbow costumes
Banner Galleries: Nancy Liang - The Patchwork Rabbit
The artwork draws inspiration from Jogakbo, a style of traditional Korean Bojagicloth-making.
Banner Galleries: Pei W Kwang - Ever Changing Water Rabbits
The concept was inspired by the characteristics of this year’s zodiac animal, the Water Rabbit.
Banner Galleries: Si Yi Shen - Anew
Anew is a series of artworks representing growth, transition and connection celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.
Banner Galleries: Yasuko Toda - Rabbit Family on NYD
This work, Rabbit Family on New Years’ Day, repurposes 2 Japanese visual techniques from very different ages
Celebrate 2023 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with Art
Art Exhibition of rice paper paintings. Art exhibition by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush
Dixon Street Rabbits
Bright eye-catching rabbits, designed with a a contemporary minimalist approach
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Lunar New Year 2023: Find Lucky Luna
World Square is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
Lunar New Year at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these 2023 Lunar New Year dining offers.
Lunar New Year at The Rocks
Start the year of the rabbit off with a hopping good time at The Rocks.
All to see and do during Lunar New Year
29 Jan - 5 Feb
Lion dancing
Take part in the fantastic frenzy of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance
101.7 WSFM’s $5,000 Rabbit Run!
Simply track down a rabbit, scan the QR code and register your details for the chance to win.
Banner Galleries: Hyun-Hee Lee - Rabbit in the Moon
The concept for this banner design came from the Pounding Rabbit in the Moon story and traditional rainbow costumes
Banner Galleries: Nancy Liang - The Patchwork Rabbit
The artwork draws inspiration from Jogakbo, a style of traditional Korean Bojagicloth-making.
Banner Galleries: Pei W Kwang - Ever Changing Water Rabbits
The concept was inspired by the characteristics of this year’s zodiac animal, the Water Rabbit.
Banner Galleries: Si Yi Shen - Anew
Anew is a series of artworks representing growth, transition and connection celebrating the Year of the Rabbit.
Banner Galleries: Yasuko Toda - Rabbit Family on NYD
This work, Rabbit Family on New Years’ Day, repurposes 2 Japanese visual techniques from very different ages
Celebrate 2023 Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with Art
Art Exhibition of rice paper paintings. Art exhibition by members of the Australian Chinese Painting Society
Chinatown 'Bites and Culture' treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race', outdoor escape room and a walking tour with an adrenaline rush
Chinese Opera costumes on display
Display of beautiful, exquisite, hand made Chinese opera costumes, together with head pieces, fans and accessories
Dixon Street Rabbits
Bright eye-catching rabbits, designed with a a contemporary minimalist approach
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Lunar New Year 2023: Find Lucky Luna
World Square is celebrating the Year of the Rabbit
Lunar New Year at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with these 2023 Lunar New Year dining offers.
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