From 13 February to 1 March, Sydney's streets will come alive with the sights, smells and tastes of one of the world's biggest Lunar New Year celebrations.
For the first time in Australia an exhibition of the Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors, with 90 Chinese warriors each standing 2.1 metres tall, will light up Dawes Point.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the festival, which features more than 80 family friendly events, is expected to attract more than 600,000 visitors from Sydney, interstate and overseas.
“Huge crowds will celebrate Chinese New Year in Sydney, with over 75 events on the festival agenda to welcome the Year of the Sheep.”
“Everyone is invited to the launch this Friday (13 February) from 7pm at Dawes Point. We have a great line up of entertainment, an official eye-dotting ceremony and we will switch on the lights for the Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors.
“We are delighted to host the Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors, which are in Australia for the first time. This unique exhibition will encourage even more Sydneysiders to experience the excitement of this year's Chinese New Year festival.”
This year's festival ambassadors are renowned celebrity chef, author and cooking teacher, Elizabeth Chong (born in the Year of the Sheep), writer and author, Benjamin Law, and concert pianist Kristian Chong.
This year's festival ambassadors are renowned celebrity chef, author and cooking teacher, Elizabeth Chong (born in the Year of the Sheep), writer and author, Benjamin Law, and concert pianist Kristian Chong.
Sydney Chinese New Year 2015 highlights:
Festival Launch – 13 February
The buzz of Sydney Chinese New Year Festival begins with a launch at Dawes Point from 7pm. Lions will leap to life with the chimes of cymbals, beat of drums and din of firecrackers to scare away last year's misfortune.Lanterns of the Terracotta Warrior Exhibition – 13–22 February
Larger-than-life Terracotta Warrior Lanterns will glow against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Created by Chinese artist Xia Nan for the Beijing Olympic Games, 90 warrior lanterns standing 2.1m tall and two warrior horses will light up in brilliant bursts of colour. The exhibition is inspired by the famous army of Terracotta Warriors uncovered in the tomb of China's first Emperor in 1974.Lunar Streets – 14 February
A brand-new event for Sydney's Chinese New Year Festival, Lunar Streets will offer a feast of Asian food in the heart of Haymarket. Devour your favourite dish or discover a new taste sensation – in Koreatown, Thaitown and Chinatown – as each street celebrates the unique flavours and culture of their particular homeland. Starting at dusk and running late, glowing lanterns on long dining tables will light up Lunar Streets amid colourful performances.Lunar Feasts – 13 February–1 March
Lunar Feasts returns as Sydney's restaurants serve up tantalising, set-price meals during Chinese New Year. Whether you're after a vegan banquet or a spicy taste sensation, you're sure to discover a mouth-watering way to celebrate the Year of the Sheep.Twilight Parade – 22 February
This year's Twilight Parade will honour all things sheep, with lanterns, floats and projections lighting up city streets and buildings. There will be entertainment for everyone around dusk before dozens of floats and almost 3,000 performers parade from Sydney Town Hall to Chinatown, ending with fireworks at Darling Harbour. Also keep an eye open for giant merinos, Bo Peeps, knitting grannies and more sheep than you can count.Dragon Boat Races – 28 February–1 March
The Dragon Boat Races is the biggest competitive event in Australia's dragon boat racing calendar, with 3,000 paddlers racing over two full days in Darling Harbour. View all the action from a 90-metre viewing pontoon at Cockle Bay as the boats' carved dragon head and tail thrust forward on the back of paddle (claw) power.
A broad range of other events will also make up the Sydney Chinese New Year 2015 program in partnership with the Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum and other Sydney arts organisations.
For all the dates and details visit www.sydneychinesenewyear.com.
For all the dates and details visit www.sydneychinesenewyear.com.
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