The Gosnells Chinese Association is inviting the community to come down to Centennial Pioneer Park on Astley St on Sunday, February 9, to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The event will run from 4 to 6 pm and feature traditional Chinese instrumental music, dance performances, Tai Chi fan demonstrations, children’s entertainment, and the crowd favourite Lion Dance.
Stephanie Chan, General Secretary of the Gosnells Chinese Association, is encouraging the community to come together for the free event.
“Lunar New Year is for the whole family, it is a time for celebrating the year ahead while safekeeping the memories of the past year,” Ms Chan said.
“Good things are meant to be shared, so we definitely encourage individuals and families to join in the fun, toe-tap to festive music & dance and gain some new cultural experiences.”
2025 marks the Year of the Wood Snake, which Ms. Chan said represents a time for introspection, creativity, and personal development.
“In Chinese astrology, the Wood Snake is a sign of growth, renewal and transformation,” she said.
While the City of Gosnells is not hosting this year’s event, and it will be run on a smaller, more intimate scale compared to last year’s, the entertainment and cultural experience on offer is sure to be just as enjoyable.
Ms Chan said there will be plenty of food and cultural souvenirs on display and available for purchase at the stalls in addition to the entertainment.
“The event showcases Chinese arts, crafts and culture and features an entertaining program with traditional and modern Chinese music, dance, and martial arts, including the ubiquitous Lion Dance,” she said
“As this is very much a family-centric celebration, our performers will stretch across three generational age groups.”
Although the Lunar New Year is often referred to as Chinese New Year, it is celebrated by Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and South Koreans both at home and by their diasporas around the world.
As this is the first year the Gosnells Chinese Association is organising and hosting the event, Ms Chan is excited to bring the celebration to life and hopes to see others put their hand up to host diverse celebrations in Gosnells.”
“What better time, then, for us to support that cause and share knowledge and understanding of the Chinese culture with our community friends.”
“From this event, we also hope to see other diverse cultural groups share their respective festivals in this melting pot of united diversity.”
