Welcome to Wellington's celebration of Chinese New Year. The Festival has grown to be a major cultural experience in Wellington's event calendar and we invite you to help bring in the New Year of the Ox (or Bull). Personality traits of the Oxen are good-natured patience with a self-assurance of a leader.
Celebrations begin with Sin Nian @ Capital E, a day for the kids and families, and the Festival continues with 8 days of activities. New Clothes for the New Year showcases street fashion and funky dance, and is based on the tradition of wearing new clothes to see the New Year in, thereby encouraging good luck for the coming year Festival Day consists of three more events; a colourful Street Parade through Courtenay Place to the Waterfront; a bustling Asian Market, and a stunning Cultural showcase of local and international performances.
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