The Chinese New Year begins on Thursday, 7 February. And it’s the Year of the Rat.

Many Chinese Restaurants, will have lion dances at some stage in the next couple of days! One of the organisations doing the performances is the Chow Kwoon Kung Fu Academy, and they list them on their website!

A few things are happening at Burswood….

A Hawkers Bazaar at The Piazza on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 February, from midday to 10.30pm. With markets, a concert, lion dances, demonstrations and much much more.

There will be a 15 minute firework display from 9.30pm on Saturday 9 February (at Burswood).

There’s an art exhibition in the lobby until 26 February.

Wakin Chau performs at Burswood Theatre on Friday 8 February.

The Chinese Cultural Club celebrates the new year at Quarry Amphitheatre in Booragoon on Sunday from 6 to 8pm.

Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February – Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration at Russel Square in Northbridge. Friday 7 to 11pm, Saturday 10am to 11pm.
If I come across any more, I’ll add to this article. If you know of any, please let me know below or submit it! =)

Thanks Anthony and Chisa for your help!

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