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Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese New Year in Sydney

Frequently Asked Questions about Chinese New Year in Sydney

What is Chinese New Year in Sydney Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. It marks the beginning…
The Lunar New Year feast blending Indigenous Australian and Chinese flavours

The Lunar New Year feast blending Indigenous Australian and Chinese flavours

Almost every notable Chinese restaurant in Sydney will be energised by Lunar New Year banquet feasts, reunion dinners and lion dance performances over the next two weeks. But there are…
Cafe Freda’s returns to its homeground of Chippendale

Cafe Freda’s returns to its homeground of Chippendale

Café Freda’s has found a new home after calling last drinks on its Darlinghurst venue in December last year. But owners Dave Abram and Carla Uriate will return home to…
The best Lunar New Year 2025 events in Sydney

The best Lunar New Year 2025 events in Sydney

With Chinese New Year in Sydney starting from Wednesday, January 29, locals and visitors are set for over two weeks of street parties, art and light installations, lion dances. But…
Western Sydney set to get a $700 million snowsports resort

Western Sydney set to get a $700 million snowsports resort

Work has started on an ambitious new sports centre – not any kind of sports centre but one for snow lovers. Construction has started on a huge new indoor snowsports…
A former Noma chef will be the new head chef of Kiln

A former Noma chef will be the new head chef of Kiln

A former Noma chef and owner of Iluka in Copenhagen Denmark has been named as the new head chef of Kiln, the restaurant on top of the Ace Hotel in…
14 best Lunar New Year 2025 dinners in Sydney

14 best Lunar New Year 2025 dinners in Sydney

The best Chinese New Year dinners in Sydney look a bit different this year. We’ve got traditional Lunar New Year banquets from some of the city’s most beloved Chinese restaurants,…
Where to see lion dances in Sydney for Lunar New Year 2025

Where to see lion dances in Sydney for Lunar New Year 2025

Looking for the full schedule of Lunar New Year dance performances in Sydney for 2025? You’ve come to the right place. Chinese New Year (otherwise known as Lunar New Year…

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