The Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival is expected to be a roaring multicultural celebration of fresh beginnings when it gets underway on January 26.
It’ll transform the Sunshine shopping precinct along Hampshire Road into a busy and exquisite culture-rich affair, which will bring the community together for a day of fun and renewal.
As part of the Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival or Tét Festival, revellers will enjoy free family activities, live entertainment, children’s rides, street performances, magical lion dancing, and firecrackers.
The festival’s event manager, Vu Du, said excitement was building for the day.
“I personally can’t wait to host this year’s Lunar festival,” he said.
“We differ in so many ways from other festivals – we cater to everyone.
“We’re also the only Lunar festival that gives away free cash. Red pockets (envelopes) symbolise good fortune and thanks to [local businesses] we have more than $600 to give away.”
A large performance stage with seating will be set up for the event, and will feature musical acts as well as a showcase by comedian Diana Nguyen who will give away red-pockets filled with money to attendees.
Adding to the thrill, organisers will also host a fastest pho and fastest burger eating competition.
The event will kick off at noon, with the highly-anticipated lion and dragon dance complete with traditional long string fireworks set to take place at the main stage at 6.30pm.
Hampshire Road, between Devonshire and Hertford roads, will be closed to traffic during the festival.
