Official Melbourne Chinese Lunar Year Festival

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Historical Background & Cultural Significance
Chinese Lunar New Year (春节)
Chinese Lunar New Year is the most significant and most celebrated festival around the world. It celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar calendar and is celebrated by over 56 ethnic groups.
Celebrate the most auspicious year of the Dragon at Melbourne Chinatown
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Melbourne’s Chinatown is a historic precinct established by Chinese migrants during the 1850’s gold rush era.
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Chinatown represents a long-standing community that has both endured and thrived within the City of Melbourne for over 160 years.
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It is an opportunity to celebrate our vibrant heritage in the Asian cultural heart of Melbourne.
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Contribute to our multicultural community and promote the Asian-Australian identity to the wider community to foster social cohesion.
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Providing an engaging cultural experience for the next generation of Asian-Australians.
