Join us in celebrating the Year of the Horse at the Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year Festival 2026 at Ellen Melville Centre!
Enjoy authentic Korean and Chinese cuisine, captivating performances, and immersive cultural experiences that showcase traditional East Asian arts, rituals, and craftsmanship.
Engage in activities throughout the event that feature Korean and Chinese intangible cultural heritage, featuring hands-on workshops and stunning visual displays that bring these traditions to life.
11AM: Freyberg Square
Food and Information Stalls Open
Main Hall Experiences Open
- Korean Paper Hanbok
- Korean Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Tea Ceremony
- Chinese Calligraphy/Lacquer Fan Experience
- Cultural Heritage Floral Art Display
Elizabeth Yates Room Experiences Open
- Paper Cutting
- Light Clay Workshop
12PM: Freyberg Square Performances
- Korean Performances
- Taekwondo performance
- K-Pop Performance
- K-Traditional Facial Mask Dance
- K-Traditional Hand Fan Dance in Hanbok
- K-Tradition Percussion Quartet
Chinese Performances
- Lion Dance and Martial Arts Performances
- Beijing Opera
- Chinese Dance
- Erhu duet and traditional Chinese ensemble
- Mongolian Dance
Main Hall Stage
Traditional Instrument Performances
3PM: Event Finishes
Proudly supported by the city centre targeted rate.