Chinese New Year in the Chinese Garden
A visit to the Chinese Garden of Friendship is one of the best things to do in Sydney this summer. Enjoy a unique Chinese New Year lineup of cultural events, including kids' crafts, fascinating Chinese zodiac readings, soothing live music and more. Plus don't miss the exclusive Twilight Garden Party for a unique nighttime celebration.
Entry to the Garden is just $12 for adults and $8 for children. Concession rates are also available.
The Lineup
Sun 1 Mar, Chloe Chung and Paul Cordeiro - Bonded by their shared Singaporean-Australian heritage and a mutual love of music and dance, they create performances that celebrate connection, culture, and creativity.
Experience the art of the traditional tea ceremony with Topotea. From 2pm, a master tea expert will guide you through the process of boiling, pouring, and washing tea leaves, followed by a tasting of various teas at 2.30pm. This experience offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the beauty and ritual of this ancient practice.
PRICE
- $28 (members), $38 non members for an 8 minure reading
- Booking required
Under the Bridge of Time is a Chinese classical trio that reflects on memory and the passage of time. Through shared yet distinct movements, the dancers express waiting, remembrance, and the quiet bond between past and present.
Jiangnan After Rain - 11:45am
Jiangnan After Rain evokes the gentle beauty of the water towns of southern China. Like mist drifting over stone bridges, the dance captures the grace and poetic tranquillity through subtle flowing movement.
Twilight Garden Party
FRI 20 FEB, 5-9PM
(Last entry at 8.30pm)
Embark on a nostalgic journey as the Chinese Garden of Friendship transforms into a twilight wonderland. Inspired by the golden era of classic Kung Fu films and traditional festive games, this one-night-only event blends heritage with contemporary flair for an unforgettable celebration.
Get creative with these fun workshops free with garden entry.
SAT 21 & 28 FEB
In this fun and interactive workshop, little creators will transform a simple recycled toilet paper roll into their very own miniature horse. Children will learn to build the horse step-by-step and then bring it to life with markers, stickers, wool, and more. With a bit of cutting, shaping, drawing, and pasting, kids will get a head start for a galloping start to the Year of the Horse!