The festival will feature traditional and contemporary festivities, dances, Chinese opera and singing, karaoke competition, numerous stalls of culinary delights, arts and crafts, Chinese chess competitions, lion dances, dragon parades, calligraphy and children's events.
The festival is open to all ages and cultures and is one of Melbourne's most celebrated festivals.
The festival will be officially launched by the Lord Mayor and Premier at 10 am on Sunday 14th February. The Millenium Dragon will be awakened to parade through the streets, touch the dragon to bring great luck and fortune.
Venue: Melbourne Chinatown
Address: Chinatown Precinct
Little Bourke St
Melbourne VIC 3000
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