Chinese New Year Celebration in Australia 2012

Next Chinese New Year””the year of Dragon””is coming on 23rd January, 2012. In some parts of Australia, this occasion is celebrated in a big way. In Australia, this is also known as the Spring Festival. Though the day is not a public holiday in Australia, but generally Chinese business remains closed on this day. Heavy

crowds are traffic are also witnessed in the streets where the Chinese New Year celebrations are held. Celebrations in Australia on this day are marked with family get together, festive meals, showering gifts to the children in red envelope, and many other traditional practices. Like every year, the Chinese New Year Celebration in Australia 2012 will be marked by many activities, events, dinners and of course conventional customs. The major highlights of Chinese New Year Celebration in Australia 2012 are listed below.

Festivals in the streets that are being held include arts exhibition. It also features activities for the children. Chinese New Year markets come up with wonderful displays of arts and crafts. Many food stalls are also created on this occasion. People wear colorful dresses. Other features are dance and music. The occasion is also marked with beautiful displays of well-decorated lanterns, fireworks and firecrackers.
 

Chinese New Year Celebration in Australian Cities

Chinese New Year Celebration in Australia 2012, is marked with festivity and a lot of activities in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. Below here you will get description of these festive celebrations in Sydney and Melbourne.

Chinese New Year Celebration in Sydney

Major highlight of this festive occasion in Sydney is the Chinese New Year parade. The parade starts from the Sydney Town Hall. Then it proceeds through the Chinatown and ends at Darling Harbour. This parade is followed by dazzling fireworks displays. Dragon boat races are also organized at Cockle Bay of Darling Harbour. Festive Markets are also held at Belmore Park, located in Central

Station. The Chinatown, Sydney hosts a large number of events and activities on this occasion. There are a large number of restaurants located in Chinatown and the area is recognized as the Sydney hub of Chinese activities and commerce. You can visit one of the many restaurants located in the area for a late night dinner. The Chinatown area in Sydney also houses some Chinese places of worship.
 

Chinese New Year Celebration in Melbourne

A giant dragon is created in Melbourne on this occasion. Nearly 80 people carry this giant dragon to the Chinatown. The dragon is believed to bring good fortune and touching the dragon is considered to be auspicious. Not only the Chinese but also the localities join the celebration. Aside from this, the celebrations include conventional & modern cultural events along with arts & crafts exhibition, food stalls, music and dance.

The Chinatown area in the city houses many quality restaurants and entertainment centers. On this occasion, these stalls wear a festive look. The Chinese people residing in Australia and the Australians of the Chinese descents perform necessary rituals at home in order to bring good fortune for the coming year.

Latest Updated on 01/13/2012