Join us from the 1st - 16th February 2025 to experience an absolutely positively celebration of the Lunar New Year in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington, the coolest little capital in the world. 

Asian communities from all over the world welcome in the Year of the Wood Snake on 29 January 2025.

Registrations open!

Registrations open!

Register early for the Asian Market and Cultural Entertainment programmes to be held on 16 February 2025 at TSB Arena and Shed 6.

More info here

Celebrating cultural diversity in Wellington and building strong communities with an understanding of the Asian culture.

Wellington’s much-loved Chinese New Year Festival rebranded to the Lunar New Year Festival in 2022.

Asian Events Trust presented this celebration which became the mainstay of Wellington’s events calendar, providing a platform for local community groups to showcase their talents and engage the wider community to experience and be enriched by vibrant and diverse culture. Asian and non-Asian audiences can connect through interest and desire to participate in the event, increasing exposure, awareness, understanding and acceptance of Asian New Year traditions and celebrations. 

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Lunar New Year Festival in the running for Wellington Airport $12,000 prize
Lunar New Year Festival in the running for Wellington Airport $12,000 prize

Following its win in the Arts and Culture category at the Wellington City Community Awards, the Asian Events Trust is proud to represent Wellington City in the regional finals of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.

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Wellington’s Lunar New Year Festival to proceed with principal sponsorship from Lee Kum Kee
Wellington’s Lunar New Year Festival to proceed with principal sponsorship from Lee Kum Kee

The highly anticipated Lunar New Year Festival in Wellington is proceeding in 2025.

Asian Events Trust is thrilled to confirm Lee Kum Kee’s continuation in 2025 as the principal sponsor for the event. The festival, which has become a cornerstone of Wellington's cultural calendar, will once again bring together thousands of people to enjoy traditional performances, delicious food, and vibrant displays that honour the Lunar New Year.

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Asian Events Trust wins 2024 Wellington Airport Regional Community Award for the Lunar New Year Festival
Asian Events Trust wins 2024 Wellington Airport Regional Community Award for the Lunar New Year Festival

Asian Events Trust (AET) is proud to announce that it has been named the winner in the Art & Culture category of the 2024 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.

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Celebrating Ray Thomas - Spirit of Wellington Award
Celebrating Ray Thomas - Spirit of Wellington Award

The Post Wellingtonian of the Year Awards (The Wellys) honours those who have made significant contributions to the Wellington region. Asian Events Trust was thrilled to see Ray Thomas awarded the recipient of the Jemima Gazley Spirit of Wellington Award at this years’ event held on 27 March 2024.

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