Sydney Chinese New Year Festival Lion Dances

As early as the third century AD, Lion dancing was part of Chinese festivals. In 2016 Lion dancing remains a major part of the Chinese New Year festivities, and you can witness traditional Lion dancing in the city as early as January 24 with 6 different lion dancing troupes performing throughout Chinese New Year. Enjoy this life-affirming spectacle throughout the streets of Chinatown during the Festival and at The Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour on the 6th February at 11am....