Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse at the Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Festival 2026 at Ellen Melville Centre!

Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 11AM-3PM
Location: Ellen Melville Centre

Enjoy authentic Korean and Chinese food, captivating performances, and immersive cultural experiences that showcase traditional East Asian arts, rituals, and craftsmanship.

Engage in activities throughout the event that feature Korean and Chinese intangible cultural heritage, featuring hands-on workshops and stunning visual displays that bring these traditions to life.

EVENT PROGRAMME

11AM
Freyberg Square
Food and Information Stalls Open

Main Hall Experiences Open
- Korean Paper Hanbok
- Korean Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Calligraphy/Lacquer Fan Experience
- Cultural Heritage Floral Art Display

Elizabeth Yates Room Experiences Open
- Paper Cutting
- Light Clay Workshop

12PM
Freyberg Square Performances

Korean Performances
Taekwondo performance
- K-Pop Performance
- K-Traditional Facial Mask Dance
- K-Traditional Hand Fan Dance in Hanbok
- K-Tradition Percussion Quartet

Chinese Performances
- Lion Dance and Martial Arts Performances
- Beijing Opera
- Chinese Dance
- Erhu duet and traditional Chinese ensemble
- Mongolian Dance

Main Hall Stage
- Traditional Instrument Performances

3PM
Event Finishes

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