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    Sydney Lunar Festival

    Australia's largest Lunar New Year festival, centered around Chinatown

    Dates
    Dates TBAUsually held in Feb. Check the official site.
    Location
    Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Circular Quay

    Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival is one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside of Asia. For approximately two weeks, various events such as dragon dances, lion dances, lantern parades, and dragon boat races take place around Chinatown, Darling Harbour, and Circular Quay. An Asian food market is also held, offering a variety of delicious food.

    Highlights

    • • Dragon parade
    • • Lantern festival
    • • Dragon boat race
    • • Asian food market

    Visitor tips

    • • Dragon parade takes place in the evening
    • • Chinatown restaurants offer special menus
    • • Free viewing of the Darling Harbour Dragon Boat Race

    Official site: whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-lunar-festival

    Prices, bookings and dates can change — check the official site before you go.