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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
The city plays host to a series of events
As the South Island sees an influx of Chinese tourists to coincide with the celebration of the Lunar New Year—or the Chinese New Year of the Rooster—the city is hosting a plethora of events throughout the month to join the festivities.
The Consulate General of China in Christchurch had already hosted a Gala Show in January at the city's Isaac Theatre Royal, which saw performances by the Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe and Wuhan Opera and Dancing Theatre.
More than 800 people attended the celebrations including 13 mayors from various South Island councils.
Minister Nicky Wagner and MPs Jian Yang and Maureen Pugh were also present. The event also celebrated the completion of 10 years of sister city relationship between Christchurch and Wuhan.
Later, the Christchurch City Libraries and Christchurch City Council celebrated the Lunar New Year Family Fun Day on February 4 at the Halswell Centre.
Apart from performances by the Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team and Kids Tibetan group dance, the day also witnessed a tea ceremony, Chinese Shuttecock (Jianzi), Chinese yo-yo, and Year of the Rooster arts and crafts.
Then on Sunday, February 5, Christchurch's city centre witnessed the annual Chinese New Year parade, which was organised by the Chinese Culture Association.
Moving ahead, this weekend, between February 8 and 12, the Night Noodle Market is returning to the North Hagley Park. The celebrations will wind up with the 11th Christchurch Lantern Festival to be held on the weekend of February 18.
Notably, last year's lantern festival broke record numbers in attendance for the city, with the Christchurch City Council estimating, more than 40,000 people.
Apart from featuring beautiful lanterns and more than 75 stall holders serving Chinese food, the festival also had martial arts demonstrations. This year, the organisers promise that the event will be bigger and better.
The city plays host to a series of events
As the South Island sees an influx of Chinese tourists to coincide with the celebration of the Lunar New Year—or the Chinese New Year of the Rooster—the city is hosting a plethora of events throughout the month to join the festivities.
The Consulate General...
The city plays host to a series of events
As the South Island sees an influx of Chinese tourists to coincide with the celebration of the Lunar New Year—or the Chinese New Year of the Rooster—the city is hosting a plethora of events throughout the month to join the festivities.
The Consulate General of China in Christchurch had already hosted a Gala Show in January at the city's Isaac Theatre Royal, which saw performances by the Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe and Wuhan Opera and Dancing Theatre.
More than 800 people attended the celebrations including 13 mayors from various South Island councils.
Minister Nicky Wagner and MPs Jian Yang and Maureen Pugh were also present. The event also celebrated the completion of 10 years of sister city relationship between Christchurch and Wuhan.
Later, the Christchurch City Libraries and Christchurch City Council celebrated the Lunar New Year Family Fun Day on February 4 at the Halswell Centre.
Apart from performances by the Qiao Yi Lion Dance Team and Kids Tibetan group dance, the day also witnessed a tea ceremony, Chinese Shuttecock (Jianzi), Chinese yo-yo, and Year of the Rooster arts and crafts.
Then on Sunday, February 5, Christchurch's city centre witnessed the annual Chinese New Year parade, which was organised by the Chinese Culture Association.
Moving ahead, this weekend, between February 8 and 12, the Night Noodle Market is returning to the North Hagley Park. The celebrations will wind up with the 11th Christchurch Lantern Festival to be held on the weekend of February 18.
Notably, last year's lantern festival broke record numbers in attendance for the city, with the Christchurch City Council estimating, more than 40,000 people.
Apart from featuring beautiful lanterns and more than 75 stall holders serving Chinese food, the festival also had martial arts demonstrations. This year, the organisers promise that the event will be bigger and better.
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