About this Event
Experience the joyful combination of culture and community in traditional Chinese performances.
Presented by children and friends of the Launceston Chinese Association, enjoy festive music, songs and dance to celebrate Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake.
No bookings are required to enjoy the performances, simply join us on the day for two performances at 12pm and 1pm.
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QVMAG x Lunar New Year 2025 Celebrations
Saturday, 8 February | 11am to 2:30pm
Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
FREE EVENT | All ages welcome*
*Children must be supervised by an adult.
Program of events:
Explore historical relics and the history of Chinese religious practice in Tasmania during the 1880s in these 20 minute tours.
Times: 11:00 am,12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00pm
Limited spaces available - bookings required.
Experience a calming tai chi session led by Grant Scurr of Iron Lotus Tai Chi.
Times: 11:30am;12:30pm; 1:30pm
Limited spaces available - bookings required.
Enjoy traditional dance performances and songs by children and friends of the Launceston Chinese Association.
Times: 12:00pm; 1:00pm
No bookings required.
Get ready to get crafty and create a Lunar New Year masterpiece.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
Try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
Lunar New Year - Objects from the QVMAG collection
Examine objects from QVMAG's collection on display and online in our 3D collection.
No bookings required - drop in anytime.
This celebration is delivered by QVMAG in partnership with the Launceston Chinese Association.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston, Australia
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