Friday, February 5, 2021

Celebrating Lunar New Year 2021 in Chatswood

Chinese Lunar New Year will be here in one week. Are you looking for what to do and celebrate around Sydney?

Photo credit: Willougby City Council

When I was in Hong Kong, usually we will visit our family members' house and but this year I am like everybody else, we are unable to head home to see them. So instead we have planned to pay a visit to Chatswood as there will be having a 4-week long festive week filled with Asian food, art, entertainment, and more. Last Friday, we were invited by Willougby City Council to the kick-off cocktail party and have a chance to preview the event programs.


From 3-28 Feb 2021, The Chatswood's Year of Ox Festival will be filled with festivities and food:

Golden Market (9am to 9pm, Thursdays and Fridays, plus Saturday 6 February): Meander through Chatswood Mall as it is transformed into a replica end-of-year market commonly found in cities across Asia, with 35 stall holders selling flowers, lucky bamboo, decorations, and delicious new year delicacies. Delight in the beautifully themed decorations and lanterns and enjoy browsing with peace of mind with strict COVID regulations.

Chinese New Year Cultural Celebration Concert (Saturday 20 February): Welcome the Year of the Ox with a wonderful demonstration of culture at the Chinese New Year Celebration Day concert at The Concourse Theatre. Attendees will enjoy some of the best young musical prodigies from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s Rising Stars at the Con Program, along with impressive martial arts demonstrations, traditional lion dancing, Chinese folk and classical music and contemporary dance hosted by SBS PopAsia host and martial arts expert Andy Trieu.

Lunar New Year Comedy (Saturday 27 February): For the first time ever, the festival will feature a comedy festival where some of Australia’s best acts will come together across two 75-minute shows. The special line-up of Asian-Australian excellence will be hosted by comedian and Lunar New Year enthusiast Jennifer Wong. Some of the hilarious comedians include Michael Hing, Diana Nguyen, Lawrence Leung, Lizzy Hoo and improv duo Fillow Talk with Happy Feraren and Jeff Messina.

Precious Treasures (3-28 February): An exhibition of painting, sculpture and installation curated by one of the most important contemporary artists of Chinese descent in Australia, Guan Wei. Presented at Willoughby’s Incinerator Art Space, the exhibition will showcase the works of six top Australian artists whose works have featured at prestigious galleries around Australia. The exhibition will have a cross-cultural theme, presenting each artist’s unique perspective which fuses Asian and Australian culture. Come and marvel at the works of Guan Wei, Amy Fu, Jason D Phu, Justin Qian, Yang Xifa and Louise Zhang.

During the month-long festival attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in food trails and be dazzled by lighting installations. The Council is closely monitoring government COVID restrictions and all events are produced according to guidelines, in order to keep attendees and staff safe.

For the full program visit visitchatswood.com.au/ox  

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