2UE proudly supports The City of Sydney’s Chinese New Year Celebrations – The Year of the Dragon!
The Chinese New Year Festival is a celebration of the diverse cultural melting pot that makes Sydney one of the most welcoming and culturally rich cities in the world. During the festival, the streets of Sydney will come alive with music and dance and we want you to be part of the fun!
YOU CAN WIN WITH 2UE!
You can be part of the Chinese New Year Festival celebrations thanks to 2UE.
Twilight Parade Experience
2UE is giving you the chance to win a family pass to the Twilight Parade seating area at Town Hall on Sunday 28th of January where you will get to see the fabulous costumers and floats, acrobatics, music and international performers.
To win, stay listening to Breakfast from Monday 23rd January.
Chinatown Food Tour with John Newton
2UE is also giving lucky listeners the chance to win a Chinese New Year Food Tour led through Chinatown, Sydney by renowned journalist and food writer John Newton.
To win, stay listening to Weekend Breakfast with John Stanley, Weekends with George & Paul and Weekend Afternoons with Tim Webster on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd January.
WITH OVER 80 EVENTS, there's something for everyone at the Festival. Plan your Festival at www.sydneychinesenewyear.com so you don't miss out on some of these fantastic events happening throughout the festival!
TWILIGHT PARADE - Sunday 29 January
Join the street party for the biggest Festival event marking the Year of the Dragon. The magical Twilight Parade will weave its way, dragon-style, under the beauty of an evening sky illuminated by giant projections on Sydney’s buildings.
With over 2900 performers, this is one extravaganza that you won’t want to miss.
Event Details:
Time: 8pm – 9.45pm
Venue: Town Hall to Chinatown, followed by fireworks
Cost: Free
Limited seating area: $66 per person
DRAGON BOAT RACES – presented by St George Bank - Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 February
12-metre long boats decorated to feature the head and tail of the dragon battle it out in the waters of Cockle Bay. A symbol of good fortune and a sign of intense power, these mythical beasts appear to surge through the water. Each boat is large enough to seat 20 people with a sweep to steer and a drummer pounding loudly above the thrashing of the oars.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday 4 February (Competitive Races) – Sunday 5 February (Corporate and Community Races)
Time: 8am – 5pm
Venue: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
Cost: Free
RED GATE GALLERY: Two Generations
Established in 1991 by Australian Brian Wallace, Red Gate Gallery is the oldest, and one of the most respected, contemporary art galleries in China. Since opening its doors at Dongbianmen Ming Dynasty Watchtower, Red Gate has been recognised as a pioneer, engaged in the promotion of the Chinese contemporary art scene internationally.
Exclusively in Sydney for the Chinese New Year Festival, this exhibition features the work of 10 internationally acclaimed senior Red Gate artists, who have each nominated a young, emerging artist to exhibit alongside them, bringing together a unique celebration of Red Gate’s 20-year history.
Event Details:
Date: 17 – 28 January
Time: Noon – 8pm
Venue: Centennial Hall, Sydney Town Hall, George Street, Sydney
Cost: Free
DRAGON TO DRAGON: A photographic retrospective of the Chinese New Year Parade
Sharon Hickey, a Sydney-based photographer, has been capturing all the magic and beauty of the Chinese New Year Parade since 2005, from the thrill on the face of a child in the audience, to the concentration in a performer’s eyes. Relive your favourite moments and all the extraordinary colour and spectacle at this wonderful exhibition documenting one of Sydney’s favourite cultural events.
Event Details:
Date: 23 January – 1 March
Time: Noon – 8pm
Venue:Customs House, Ground Floor & Level 2
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Cost: Cost Free
For more information and to plan your Festival visit www.sydneychinesenewyear.com
Chinese New Year is proudly supported by 2UE... where you don't miss a thing.
