Location: New Shanghai Westfield Sydney, located on Westfield Sydney Lower Level, below Zara Women’s at Pitt Street Mall, 188 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Date: Saturday 21 February from 2pm to 2:20pm
Cost: Free – Book tickets
In Chinese culture, the lion is a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom, and prosperity. Lion dances are a cherished Lunar New Year tradition, performed to attract good fortune, ward off negative energy, and welcome success and happiness for the year ahead.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a vibrant Lion Dance performance at New Shanghai Westfield Sydney. This dynamic display features two traditional lions brought to life by skilled performers, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of drums and gongs that fill the space with energy, excitement, and festive spirit.
As one of the most significant Lunar New Year customs, the lion dance is believed to bring luck, prosperity, and positive energy to businesses and the wider community. It also offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Chinese culture up close and be part of the city’s Lunar New Year celebrations.
Join us at New Shanghai Westfield Sydney to welcome the New Year with tradition, joy, and the promise of good fortune and prosperity ahead.
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