Lunar New Year 2023
Mark your calendars for Sunday, 22 January – Fed Square is celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with a range of exciting performances and activities!
Come see the dragon dancers in action, or join in a Tai Chi or Gentle Chinese Dance class. Plus, don’t miss out on our brush painting workshop where you can learn the art of Chinese brush painting and create your own masterpiece.
We’ll also be giving away lunar-themed ice cream to help you cool off as you enjoy all the festivities – free ice cream will be available from 12.30pm in the Main Square until sold out.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit with us at Fed Square and participate in these cultural experiences. Don’t miss out on this special event and be a part of the celebration!
9.30am–10.30am | Main Square
Exercise your mind, body and soul in an inspiring location to start your day. You will feel refreshed, rejuvenated and energised with Tai Chi, the Chinese martial art that helps promote health and relaxation.
11am–12pm | Main Square
Learn the fine art of Gentle Chinese Dancing in the Main Square. Melding traditional and contemporary dance, the class will begin with a gentle warm up and delicate stretches and continue as volunteers take you through the elegant movements of this ancient dance step-by-step.
11am–1pm | Atrium
Join acclaimed Chinese Brush Painting Artist Echo Wu for a fun and informative 2-hour workshop on how to paint a rabbit using Chinese brushes, ink and wash, on Xuan Paper.
All materials provided. $10 per person. 100% of ticket proceeds will go to SisterWorks
For more information about Echo visit: https://chinesepaintingstudio.com.au/
1pm–1.30pm | Main Square
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Chinese Youth Society of Melbourne (CYSM) and witness their incredible Dragon Dance performance. With a variety of colourful dragons, CYSM showcases seamless teamwork as they bring in the new year with vibrant, flowing Dragon Dance performances that symbolise good luck and fortune. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these traditional dances come to life.