The Year of the Snake at Market City

Name: The Year of the Snake at Market City
Start: 2025-01-31T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-01-31T21:00:00+11:00
Location: Market City (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

Schedule

Fri Jan 31 2025 at 09:00 am to 09:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Market City (Sydney, NSW, Australia) | Sydney, NS

Experience the Lunar New Year festivities at Market City with free larger-than-life installations that bring good fortune and joy to all! Snap a selfie with the giant snakes in the Centre Court for luck and prosperity in the year ahead. Plus enjoy traditional events — including three spectacular high pole shows, roaming lion dances and store blessings, six lion dance workshops for kids and 5,000 lucky red envelope giveaways — all for free!
Jin Wu Koon high pole and dragon dance performances
1 February, 2pm and 6pm | 2 February, 2pm
Level 1, Centre Court
The iconic Jin Wu Koon troupes return to Market City for the Year of the Snake, bringing breathtaking high pole and dragon dance performances that will leave you mesmerised! Towering above the crowd on three-metre high poles, this traditional artform is an awe-inspiring way to welcome the Lunar New Year. We’re also giving away adorable plush snake toys during the shows, perfect for our young fans in the audience!
Red envelope giveaways
We’re spreading good fortune this Lunar New Year, with over 5,000 lucky red envelopes — also known as hóngbāo or lai see — to give away! Each envelope includes a dining, shopping or gaming voucher, chocolate coin and unique Year of the Snake tattoo.
Lion dance store blessings
Join us for the uplifting and memorable lion dance store blessings by Jin Wu Koon! See theses incredible performers spread joy across all three levels of the centre as they bless each store with prosperity for 2025.
Lion dance workshops
Enjoy a fun, meaningful activity to engage the family in the Lunar New Year with free traditional lion dance workshops. This dynamic form of movement and storytelling is a great way to educate children on Lunar New Year traditions and share in the festivities with others.
Calligraphy workshops
Learn the beauty of Chinese calligraphy at our interactive station hosted by Madame Tot. These art workshops provide a hands-on opportunity to explore traditional artistic techniques, with a perfect blend of culture and creativity for all ages!
See all events here: www.marketcity.com.au/celebrate-the-year-of-the-snake/