The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is the beginning of the year in the lunar calendar traditionally observed in many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries.
It is celebrated based on the cycles of the moon, typically falling between late January and mid-February in the Gregorian calendar. Lunar New Year celebrations are marked by various cultural customs, traditions, and festivities that vary across different regions and ethnic groups.
The Lunar New Year is significant culturally, socially, and economically in many Asian communities, symbolising new beginnings, the reunion of families, and the welcoming of prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.
Our 2025 Lunar New Year Festival
Georges River Council hosts Sydney Metro’s biggest Council-led Lunar New Year celebration, marking 2025 the 22nd year of the festival being celebrated in the area.
Address: Forest Road, Hurstville & Hurstville Plaza.
Date: Saturday 1 February 2025.
Forest Road Street Markets: 12.00pm - 9.00pm.
Hurstville Plaza Stage Performances: from 2.00pm.
Official Proceedings: from 3.00pm.
Our Lunar New Year Festival is a cherished event that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the rich tapestry of culture and heritage that defines our community. It’s more than just a festival - it’s a powerful expression of unity, tradition, and the shared hope for prosperity and renewal that the Year of the Snake represents.
The Lunar New Year event is set to be jam-packed with free entertainment, including live stage performances, roving acts, cooking demonstrations, and much more!
View our stage entertainment program (PDF).
Watch our Lunar New Year Video Highlights from our 2024 event below.
Accessibility
Accessibility support provided at the event: mobility accessibility, nearby accessible parking, quiet space with low sensory stimulation, accessible toilets, accessible public transport bus stops and train station.
Accessible continuous path of travel is available throughout the event site.
If you have any accessibility requirements that you wish for us to consider, please contact events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9330 6400.
Traffic changes
The event will create some changes to the traffic conditions in the area. You can find further information below:
Event Sponsors
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Funding Partner: Lunar New Year 2025 is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets program led by Transport for NSW.
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Major Sponsors: VJB Group, Entertainment Park, Chemist Warehouse, Westfield Hurstville Centre Group.
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Event Sponsors: SBS Corporation, Asian Inspirations (Oriental Merchant), Optus, Club Central.
Lucky Voucher Booklet
During the event, visit us at the Local Business Precinct (located in Memorial Square) to get a copy of our Lucky Voucher Booklet.
In the booklet you will find special Lunar New Year offers from a wide arrange of Hurstville local businesses.
Further Information
For more information regarding the Georges River Council Lunar New Year celebrations, please contact Council's Events team at events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9330 6400.
Previous Lunar New Year highlights!
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