Chinese New Year in Cairns
The Chinese New Year Festival 2018 in Cairns is the annual celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar showcasing traditional and contemporary heritage through cultural music, performances, dances, many of food and market stalls, and features parades of Chinese lions, dragon, and zodiac animals.
The festival welcomes everyone to join the celebration of Chinese cultural activities arranged by the local Chinese community. It is one of the most famous festivals celebrated each year and perfect for a family vacation or any group trip.
If you’re flying in from Hong Kong or Singapore and interested to partake in the Chinese New Year Festival, we highly suggest to book a reliable coach charter service in Cairns. It will provide you and your group the benefits of convenience and comfort to fully experience the festival without hurrying to catch a ride with public transportation.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year in Cairns is one of the most important celebrations every year. Besides celebrating the Chinese lunar calendar, it is also to honor the valued cultural and commercial important link between China and Australia. Cairns have important relationships with the Provinces of China namely Zhanjiang – the Sister City, and Zhongshan – the Friendship City. With a full support from the Regional Council of Cairns, visitors are surely in for a treat!
Everyone can expect to experience numerous festival performances starting from:
- A farewell celebration for the year of the Rooster.
- Try Tai Chi at the Chinese Friendship Garden.
- Chinese New Year Business Yum Cha Lunch at the Reef Hotel Casino.
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Cairns Airport Chinese New Year
The Cairns Airport will welcome the year of the Dog by hosting a street festival for everyone to experience.
- Street parade.
- Colourful dragon and lion performances.
- Chinese food and market stalls.
- Interactive cultural and art displays.
- Lighting of firecrackers and fireworks.
- Accompanied by live music and entertainment.
Grafton Street Chinese New Year
This coming 2018, Grafton Street will once again host the vibrant annual celebration of the Chinese New Year Festival. It will be presenting the rich Chinese heritage spectacles such as Chinese dragon and lion dance, 12 zodiac animals, traditional folk music, food and market stalls, cultural performances, displays of fireworks and much more. Visitors joining the festival will surely enjoy watching and experiencing the special Chinese festivity Cairns has to offer.
- Schedule: Saturday, 24th of February
- Location: Grafton St. between Florence and Aplin Streets, Cairns
- Time: 5pm to 9pm
There are many fantastic places to visit in Cairns that your group might want to consider to experience.
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