Chinese New Year kicks off on February 5 and festivities last for 15 days.

Festivities include street festivals, markets, dancing and music, fireworks and much more.

Each Chinese New Year also marks the year of one of 12 traditional animals, with 2019 being the Year of the Pig. 

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Come together with your family and friends to celebrate the Year of the Pig. 

Receive a free lucky gift, place wishes of new beginnings on Bodhi trees and go on a tour inside The Great Stupa. 

You will also have an opportunity to view the Jade Buddha, bathe the Baby Buddha, view holy relics and enjoy a range of vegan and vegetarian foods.

For more information on the event, click here.

Where: Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat.

When: Saturday, February 2 –  Sunday, February 10, 10.30am-5pm.

Cost: Free event. 

Lunar New Year dates back thousands of years and is one of the oldest and most important traditions in Asian culture.

It is celebrated widely by Asian communities all over the world.

Lunar New Year is the celebration of the beginning of spring (in the northern hemisphere) as well as the New Year.

Festivities mark the beginning of the 15 days’ observing ancient traditions, customs and honouring our rich community culture.

No matter what the country, religion or race, New Year’s Day is a time for family reunions, gatherings and reflection and for reaffirming bonds.

Enquiries: Phone: (03) 5441 5044

Where: Dai Gum San Precinct, Bendigo.

When: Saturday, February 9, from 7pm.

Cost: Free.

Gather your family and join in as Bendigo Joss House Temple celebrates Chinese New Year with a traditional Lantern Festival.

The lanterns have been specially decorated by children from the Dr Harry Little Preschool.

Visitors will see performances by the Chinese Association Lion Team and Plum Blossom dancers. 

There will also be Bendigo Joss House Temple tours, tea tastings and Chinese calligraphy.

For more information, click here or phone 5442 1685.

Where:  Joss House, Emu Point/Finn Street, Bendigo.

When: February 24, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

Cost: Gold coin donation. 

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