Lunar New Year

Lunar Walkway:

Explore the magic of Lunar New Year at our "Lunar Walkway," located in the SEART area outside Forever New & Tarocash. Immerse yourself in the Year of the Horse celebration, discover your Chinese zodiac sign and unravel the mysteries of your fortune for 2026.

Lion Dance Performances: 

Experience the magic of Lunar New Year with our authentic Chinese lion dance performance in-centre! Join us as stunning Lion dancers parade through the centre, bringing vibrant colours and festive energy.

Thursday 19 February @7.00pm | Lions will parade around the mall and execute a big finale performance in the middle section with lucky mandarin throwing.

Saturday 21 February @ 12:00pm | Lions will parade around the mall finishing in the open area in front of Hoyts Cinema.

Same moon, different traditions: Celebrating Lunar New Year together
Lunar New Year is a widely celebrated festival that marks the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. 
 
While many people are familiar with the terms Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (Chūn Jié) in China, the celebration is shared across several cultures, each with its own name and traditions. In Vietnam it is known as Tết, and in South Korea it is called Seollal, reflecting unique customs in each country. 
 
Chinese cultural symbols, such as red lanterns and zodiac animals, are strongly associated with the holiday due to the celebration originating in China thousands of years ago, however Lunar New Year is celebrated differently across Asia, with diverse foods, rituals, and family practices. 
 
In New Zealand, communities embrace these traditions collectively, celebrating Lunar New Year in a way that honours the variety of cultural expressions that make up our shared festivities.