Discovering the Chinese Spring Festival

Date & Time: 29 Jan 2012 10:00 to 18 Mar 2012 20:00
Venue: Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place
Melbourne  VIC

The Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is the largest Chinese celebration in the calendar year.
 
The onset of spring marks the beginning of a new year according to the Chinese calendar. The Spring Festival is celebrated over 38 days with various celebrations and traditions that seek to bring prosperity, happiness and peace in the coming year.
 
The Museum will be celebrating the 2012 Festival with a special exhibition from China. Visitors will be able to discover the Festival's rich history, traditions and contemporary practices through images and artefacts.

Website: www.chinesemuseum.com.au