Chun and Seollal Festival 2025

This first-ever joint Lunar New Year celebration in Tāmaki Makaurau is a collaborative effort by the Central City Hub, the Asian Community Engagement Trust (ACET), the Korean Education Centre (KEC), and the Chinese and Korean communities.

Celebrate with us:

Ellen Melville Centre | Saturday 1 February 2025 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Immerse yourself in a day filled with mesmerizing performances, interactive workshops, delicious food, games, and more – showcasing the rich cultures of China and Korea.

Highlights to look forward to:

Captivating Performances:  Enjoy lion dance, taekwondo, K-pop, face-changing, martial arts, a Chinese orchestra, Samulnori, traditional and contemporary performances, and more.

Interactive workshops: Participate in Chinese and Korean tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and traditional craft-making.

Mouthwatering Food stalls: Savour a mix of contemporary and traditional Chinese and Korean cuisines.

Family Fun and Games:  Engage in traditional games that’ll bring laughter and create lasting memories for kids and teens.

Exciting Lucky draws: Take part in activities and stand a chance to win fantastic prizes!

Central City Library | Saturday 8 February 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Continue the celebration with a Lunar-themed Storytime for children, captivating cultural performances and interactive workshops for the whole family!

• 11:00am-11:30am - Storytime
• 11:30am-1:00pm - Chinese Papercutting
• 2:00pm-2:45pm - Performances
• 2:30pm-4:00pm - Chinese Calligraphy
• 2:30pm-4:00pm - Korean Origami 

Don’t miss out!

Celebrate the Chun 春 and Seollal 설날 Lunar New Year 2025 with two days of cultural connection, joy, and celebration!