published: 16 Jan 2025, 3 min read, 'EVENT EXPIRED'
when: 21 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | venue: Darling Square | cost: Free | address: 35 Tumbalong Blvd, HaymarketDarling Square is welcoming the Year of the Snake with a joyous Lunar New Year celebration!
Watch the hundreds of traditional lanterns light up every night from Wednesday 22 January to Sunday 16 February. Be immersed in the festive atmosphere and enjoy the live cultural entertainment including a Chinese face changing performance, God of Wealth and traditional fan veil dancers.
Get up and close with this year’s Chinese zodiac with the chance to touch and take a snap with a snake! Grab a free fan with a New Year message in Chinese calligraphy for yourself or a loved one.
Bring your family and friends and indulge in a delicious feast at over 50 restaurants that will satisfy all your taste buds!
Check out these limited edition offers:
Dopa Donburi & Dessert has teamed up with Gimme One Fried Skewer to bring you a fiery line-up of Spicy Karaage dishes that will spice up your day! From 13th January to 9th February, go in the chance to win a $1,000 Dopa voucher and Dopa merchandise when you spend $20 or more on their Spicy Karaage range. T&C's apply.
Dapur Sate are handing out free red envelopes with any munch box purchase from 15th January to 15th February. The munch box includes coconut rice, savoury chips, spring rolls, and various satay skewers.
Lillianna Home & Gifts have a limited edition line-up of Lunar New Year gifts including Year of the Snake red envelopes and keychains.
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts are serving up Lunar New Year special treats including a Mango & Black Sesame Donut, filled with mango jam and dipped in a fresh mango glaze. Limited quantities available per day.
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