Sydney Lunar Festival
29 January – 13 February 2022
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger
Top picks
Lunar Lanes – Haymarket street festival
Kick off your lunar new year celebrations at Lunar Lanes – part of the 2022 Sydney Lunar Festival.
Lunar Lantern: The Tiger
Enthusiastic, courageous and ambitions, the Tiger is a born leader
Lunar New Year fireworks
The night sky over Darling Harbour is about to come alive in technicolour with themed fireworks to celebrate LNY
Lunar block party
Pier St Pass is about to erupt in an epic dance battles, roving performances & Tik Tok workshops
Sydney Lunar Festival Banner Galleries
Enjoy artist designed banners exhibited in outdoor galleries
Chinatown scenic overlay: Contained by Susan Chen
Yin-yang describes the notion of opposing forces being complimentary and interdependent in the natural world
Lunar feasts
Delicious dishes
Chinatown "Bites & Culture" treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race' + outdoor escape room + a walking tour with an adrenaline rush! Experience Chinatown uniquely
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Lunar New Year afternoon tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with your loved ones at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
New Shanghai Westfield: Sydney Lunar New Year banquet feast
Head Chef Mark has designed an 8 course banquet menu for family and friends reunion dinner
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Hyde Hacienda
Enjoy a special Chinese-infusion menu in this harbourside oasis
Chinese high tea and calligraphy workshop
Experience the authentic Chinese High Tea Culture with Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy workshop
Lunar New Year celebration at CHI by Lotus
Come to CHI by Lotus and celebrate with us the Lunar New Year 2022 with a decadent food and drink offering
Lunar New Year celebration at Lotus Barangaroo
Come to Lotus Barangaroo and celebrate with us the Lunar New Year 2022 with a decadent food and drink offering
Lunar New Year Celebration at Lotus Double Bay
Come to Lotus Double Bay and celebrate with us the Lunar New Year 2021 with a decadent food and drink offering
Lunar New Year celebration at Lotus dumpling bar
Come to Lotus Dumpling Bar and celebrate with us the Lunar New Year 2022 with a decadent food and drink offering
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Magnificent artworks, delicious dishes and the must-do events.
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Discover the Lunar Lanterns
Lunar Lantern: The Ox
Loyal, reliable and strong, the determined Ox is always diligent
Lunar Lantern: The Horse
Artist Min Woo Bang reimagines the Horse symbol for a modern, Sydney audience
Lunar Lantern: The Monkey
Quick-witted, charming and lucky, the adaptable monkey livens up any occasion
Lunar Lantern: The Rabbit
Trustworthy, empathetic and friendly, the Rabbit is sociable, relishing the company of others
Lunar Lantern: The Sheep
The Electric Sheep pays homage to the ancient tradition of applying paper cut designs to lanterns
Lunar Lantern: The Snake
Private, wise and intuitive, the enigmatic Snake has no qualms about outing itself first
Lunar Lantern: The Pig
Honourable, philanthropic and optimistic, the Pig can be incredibly focused and achieve great things
Lunar Lantern: The Rat
Intelligent, adaptable and social, the quick-witted Rat cannot let and opportunity to prosper pass by
Lunar Lantern: The Rooster
Valerie Khoo's luminous rooster lantern symbolises many parts combining to create a unique whole
Lunar Lantern: The Tiger
Enthusiastic, courageous and ambitions, the Tiger is a born leader
All of Sydney Lunar Festival 2022
Chinatown "Bites & Culture" treasure hunt experience
Think 'The Amazing Race' + outdoor escape room + a walking tour with an adrenaline rush! Experience Chinatown uniquely
Eugenia Lim: The People's Currency
This Lunar New Year, Eugenia Lim's performance explores the social impacts of globalisation
Feast with Us at Ho Jiak Haymarket
Celebrate with friends and family at Ho Jiak Haymarket
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