About Lunar New Year

Celebrate Renewal, Culture & Community at Cabramatta Lunar New Year

Join us in the vibrant heart of Cabramatta as the town comes alive with colour, culture and energy to welcome the Lunar New Year. This beloved festival is a time to honour tradition, reconnect with loved ones and step confidently into a year of new possibilities.

In the lead-up to the festivities, families and communities come together to cleanse their spaces, sweeping away last year’s misfortune to make room for fresh energy and good fortune. Streets, homes and shops bloom in red and gold, symbols of happiness and prosperity. New clothes, joyful gatherings, ancestral tributes and festive foods all help set the stage for a year filled with optimism.

On the day itself, the energy peaks: reunions with family and friends, temple visits, dynamic lion and dragon dances, and the time-honoured ritual of giving red envelopes filled with luck and good wishes. These moments capture the essence of the Lunar New Year celebration: respect and togetherness.

At Cabramatta Lunar New Year, you’ll experience all this and more: spectacular performances, hands-on cultural activities, delicious food at Cabramatta's local eateries and the warm bustle of a community coming together. Join us, celebrate with us, and embrace the spirit of a fresh start.