Supported Events
FORTUNE
A knitted yum cha banquet, created by Auckland-based artist Bev Moon during lockdown in 2021. This decadent spread of wontons, dumplings, pork buns, spring rolls and more is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, and explores history, culture and shared family traditions.
WELCOMING IN THE NEW YEAR
Welcome in the Lunar New Year with dragon and lion dance performances at various locations throughout Wellington’s CBD and wider region.
KNITORIOUS LULU AND THE STITCH-UP CREW: DROP-IN KNITTING SESSION
Come join Lulu aka Glamaphone choir and Wellington Pride Festival board member, Steven Sue and his knitting crew for an informal knitting session and immerse yourself in Beverly Moon’s Fortune exhibition.
MY DARLING, MY DUMPLING: A HANDS-ON DUMPLING WORKSHOP
EVENT COST: $35
A dumpling workshop coinciding with Beverly Moon’s Fortune exhibition and Lunar New Year. Learn about China’s amazing food culture and how to make your own handmade Chinese dumplings.
Facilitated by Susan Zou and the Ya Feng group, learn about the importance of food in Chinese culture and watch a demonstration of dumpling folding techniques. You will then make your own dumplings, visit the Fortune exhibition with a guide and then sample your own handiwork.
General Admission, limited spaces
Note:
Children must be 8 yrs of age or older to attend and accompanied by a paying adult.
2025 MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
A gala performance to celebrate Wellington’s vibrant cultural diversity in this annual festival of music and dance
SATELLITES - DESIRE LINES: FINDING PATHWAYS THROUGH ARCHIVES
A free workshop to explore the Satellites online archive of Aotearoa Asian Art and view rare materials from the Alexander Turnbull Library at the National Library of New Zealand.
CHO TET FESTIVAL 2025
An immersive, community-driven celebration inviting New Zealanders from all backgrounds to experience the traditions, flavours, and artistry of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.
We Collect Wellington Floor Talk
Join Wellington Museum for a fascinating floor talk about the rich history of Chinese Wellington. The story of The Favorite Milk Bar will be told by Kerry Ann Lee, grand-daughter of the Milk Bar’s original owner, Harry Chin.
Heromacro street performers, part of Wellington Buskers Festival
All the way from Hiroshima and Kyoto, Japan and joining the Lunar New Year Festival for the first time, HERO and MAKO perform ACRObatics, displaying the culture and comedy of Japan.
Narukami Taiko, part of Wellington Buskers Festival
Joining the Lunar New Year Festival for the first time, Narukami Taiko will drum up a storm on the waterfront for a showcase of modern taiko songs and traditional festival tunes.
Festival of Spring: Chinese New Year Gala Night
A celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year through performances of song, dance music, Chinese Opera and acrobatics by extraordinary professional artists from Beijing, China.
Big pao meets poetry: Lunar New Year celebration
Poetry and conversation with Poet laureate Chris Tse, fellow New Zealand poets and Chinese food historian Andre Taber. Enjoy poetry performances and get a chance to sample some Chinese snacks.
2024 Multicultural Festival
A gala performance in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Wellington and China Cultural Centre in Wellington, the show will celebrate Wellington’s vibrant cultural diversity with performances from groups representing cultures from all around the world.