Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The City of Ryde will welcome the Year of the Dragon with a spectacle of colour, flavour and excitement.

The month-long program climaxes in a Grand Celebration Day of performances, art, cooking and feasting in Eastwood Plaza on Saturday 4 February.

Everyone is welcome to join the celebrations. You can meet members of our local Chinese, Korean and Indonesian communities, try a new activity such as tai chi or ballroom dancing, taste delicious delicacies from around the world and enjoy traditional performances and fireworks.

The dragon is the ultimate auspicious symbol of success and happiness. May the celestial dragon bring great good luck and good fortune to everyone in our City.

2012 Celebrations

Grand Celebration Day
Saturday 4 February
10.30am - 5pm

• Live entertainment
• High Pole Dancing Lions
• Eastwood's longest dragon parade
• Fire crackers
• Food stalls
• Download the Grand Celebration Day Program Guide

For the full program of celebrations, see the What's On - Lunar New Year page.

Ryde Lunar New Year Organising Committee

The Ryde Lunar New Year subcommittee comprises of the City of Ryde, Eastwood Chinese Senior Citizens Club, Korean Chamber of Commerce, Eastwood Shopping Centre, Eastwood Chamber of Commerce, Eastwood Rotary, Feng Hua Chinese School as well as other community and business leaders.

The equal partnership between the local Chinese and Korean communities in organising the celebrations is unique in Sydney.

For pictures from Lunar New Year 2011, as well as information on Ryde Lunar New Year history and organising committee, see the Australian Asian Association of Bennelong (AAAB) website.