Lunar New Year

Embrace the Year of the Snake with vibrant cultural performances, traditional crafts, festive workshops, and interactive experiences that bring the magic of the 2025 Lunar celebrations to life.

准备好迎接白马市的农历新年庆祝活动吧! 

Fun With Clay - Spiral Snake Plate to celebrate Lunar New Year

Learn hand building techniques with clay, to mold and paint a spiral snake plate. 

When: Wednesday 15 January 1:30pm - 3pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: 6-12 years
Cost: $44
Bookings: Required

Celebrate!

The Australian Vision Photography Club create new works of art responding to the theme ‘Celebration.’ Images capture enthusiasm and cultural diversity across Melbourne. Many club members reside in Whitehorse or are culturally connected to Box Hill and so they are positioned to speak the visual language of the community. 

When: 1 February – 1 March 2025
Where: Artspace, Box Hill Town Hall
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free

Whitehorse Lunar New Year Festival 2025

This event promises a delightful array of experiences for everyone. Organised by the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse, supported by the Whitehorse City Council, the free festival captures the spirit of the Lunar New Year by bringing together the vibrant Whitehorse community to experience delicious cultural food, captivating performances, traditional arts, amusement rides, a petting zoo, and more. 

When: Saturday 1 February, 10am - 12am (midnight)
Where: Box Hill Town Hall
Age: All Ages
Cost: Free

Plant-based Cooking | Chinese New Year Celebration

Join us for a festive celebration of plant-based cooking for Chinese New Year! Learn how to prepare traditional Chinese New Year dishes, guided by an expert cook. 

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, there's something for everyone to enjoy at our cooking demonstrations. 

When: Sunday 2 February, 11am - 1pm
Where: Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct
Age: All Ages
Cost: $25
Bookings: Required

Chinese Brush Painting | Plum Blossom

Join award-wining Chinese Brush Painting artist Echo Wu to celebrate the Chinese New Year. With the plum blossom as your theme learn how to use ink and colour to create paintings on Xuan paper. 

When: Sunday 9 February, 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Age: All Ages
Cost: $65
Bookings: Required