The Chinese New Year is also known as ‘Spring Festival’ in China. It is an important Chinese festival celebrated with the change of lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations start from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month. The first day of the Chinese New Year this time is 28th January, initiating the year of the Rooster.
The Rooster is one of the 12-year cycles of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. An Earthly Branch character represents the year of Rooster. The English name for Rooster is Cock or Chicken.
Melbourne is hosting the Rooster celebrations and presenting a unified cultural experience for locals and visitors. The festival will offer spectacular lighting installations, cultural performances, food experiences and public activities to encourage people from diverse backgrounds to come together and celebrate.
The City is alive till 12th February with this vibrant festival. You can experience the same city wide, including the Dragon Boat demonstrations, performances by artists from China and free Tai Chi lessons each weekday morning. We are playing our role in this festival by providing a pickup Service for those coming and going out of Melbourne.
The ‘Roosters’ are supposed to be hardworking, resourceful, courageous and talented people. Expect fireworks, Chinese food and dragons to take over Melbourne as the city celebrates the arrival of the Year of the Rooster. There are multiple events going on at different places on different dates. One of the events which will continue till 12th Feb is Lunar New Year ignites at Queen Victoria Market.
Delight in traditional performances from local and international acts, marvel at the mythical creatures and receive a message of prosperity from the Hongbao. With the sound of firecrackers started on the first day above the historic market, a cultural extravaganza is taking place for the entire duration of the festival. The celebration continues for the Year of the Rooster at the Summer Night Market.
We are providing the pickup facility from different locations to all these festival locations. We are known for our Airport pickup and drop services and you can continue to avail the same if you are coming from far off places to enjoy this festival. Keep visiting this blog for more offers, discounts and new services.
Location: Various CBD locations, Melbourne VIC 3000
Date and time: 27/01/2017 to 12/02/2017 all day events
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