Sydney and its suburbs will be transforming into a "roostastic" month of events, which will celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Rooster.
The list below includes free Australian Chinese New Year events across Sydney and suburbs:
1. Sydney Hills Lunar Festival
When: 29 January 2017: 12pm-9pm
Where: Bella Vista Farm, Norwest Blvd, Bella Vista
Details: This spectacular event will be bigger and brighter than ever before with festivities featuring a fusion of flavours, cultural entertainment, traditional performances, activities, face-painting, Lunar New Year rituals, balloon twisting, pop-up library, amusement rides, firework displays, drumming, fruit carving, musical performances, activities and much more.
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Welcome the Year of the Rooster at Sydney! Image Courtesy from City of Sydney Facebook
2. Bankstown Saigon PlaceWhen: 21 January 2017: 4pm-9pm
Where: Saigon Place, 462 Chapel Rd, Bankstown
Details: This unique festival theme will feature traditional entertainment with performances, dances, music, displays, firecracker shows and much more.
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3. Hurstville Lunar New Year Street Festival
When: 4 February 2017: 10am-4pm
Where: Forest Road, Hurstville
Details: The celebrations will be jam-packed with traditional cultural performances, entertainment, displays, acts, shows, activities, dances, music, food stalls, and much more.
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4. Sydney Chinatown
When: 27 January 2017-12 February 2017: Weekdays: 5pm-10pm & weekends: 4pm-10pm
Where: Chinatown, Haymarket Sydney
Details: Chinatown will feature an array of cultural entertainment with traditional performances, food, activities, music, dance, martial art displays, activities, shows, acts and much more festivities.
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Witness the colourful and exciting Chinese Dragon Dance... Image Courtesy from City of Sydney Facebook
5. Kogarah Lunar New Year Celebrations
When: 9 February 2017: 6pm-8:30pm
Where: Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah
Details: This event will showcase traditional and cultural entertainment, live performances, Lion Dance, food stalls, giveaways, activities, exhibitions and much more.
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6. Cabramatta Freedom Plaza
When: 11 & 12 February 2017: 9am-4pm
Where: Freedom Plaza, Cabramatta
Details: Be entertained with the Chinese New Year festivities at Cabramatta with all day long entertainment, cultural performances, displays, shows, acts, food, traditional entertainment and much more.
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7. Parramatta Centenary Square
When: 3 February 2017: 4pm- 9:30pm
Where: Centenary Square, Parramatta
Details: Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with this Chinese New Year event at Parramatta. There will be an array of family-friendly entertainment, cultural performances, displays, acts, shows, martial arts, music, dance, cooking demonstrations, exhibitions and much more.
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8. Eastwood Lunar New Year Grand Celebration
When: 11 February 2017: 10:30am-4:30pm
Where: Eastwood Plaza, Eastwood
Details: Chinese New Year celebrations at Eastwood will be filled with a unique festival theme, music, dance, traditional cultural performances, martial art displays, market stalls, exhibitions, fire crackers, shows, food, acts and much more.
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Enjoy the festivities at these Chinese New Year events across Sydney- Image Courtesy from City of Sydney Facebook