Sign In / Register
Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year 2025 with a variety of events across the Hibiscus Coast and Tāmaki Makaurau/ Auckland.
Celebrations begin on Wednesday January 29 and welcome in the Year of the Wood Snake. The month culminates with the Auckland Lantern Festival from February 13 to 16 at the Manukau Sports Bowl.
Learn more about the cultural significance of the celebrations and join free events at Ōrewa and Whangaparāoa libraries. Other events across the region can be found on the Auckland Council website.
29 Jan: Lunar New Year Crafts 3.30pm-4.30pm, Ōrewa Library, 40/46 Ōrewa Square, Ōrewa. Feb 1: Chinese New Year Celebration, 10am. Mask making with the Beijing Opera group, special musical performances and fun Chinese crafts. Free event. Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main St, Whangaparāoa. Feb 2: Chinese New Year Matinée, 1pm. Celebrating Chinese culture with a Beamafilm screening of Little Big Soldier (feat. Jackie Chan, rated R13). Free event. Whangaparāoa Library, Feb 8: Chinese New Year Book Swap, 9.30am. Exchange and discover new Chinese language books for Chinese New Year. Free event. Whangaparāoa Library. Feb 9 Matinée, 1pm. Celebrating Chinese culture with a Beamafilm screening of Tracing Heritage. Free event,Whangaparāoa Library.
