The Year of the Snake has officially begun, and the festivities will continue as the Confucius Institute hosts its annual Chinese Lunar New Year celebration.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) Director of Confucius Institute Amy Yu-Vatskalis said the event would be held at the Danala | Education and Community Precinct from 10.30am to 4pm, February 9.
Ms Yu-Vatskalis said the rich cultural event would include workshops and activities such as Tai Chi, calligraphy, mahjong, to the tune of traditional Chinese music.
Food such as Xinjiang kebabs and dumplings will also be available for purchase.
“Chinese Lunar New Year is a major festival for Chinese people and this event goes a long way to promote the work the Confucius Institute does in the Darwin community,” she said.
“This event is not just a chance for non-Chinese people to learn about this culture, but also engages with Darwin-based Chinese families and reconnects them with language and culture.
“It is an opportunity to appreciate the dances, songs and activities related to Chinese New Year, just like they would if they were in their mother country.”
Ms Yu-Vatskalis said the festivities were also an opportunity for the Darwin community to learn more about the programs and events the Confucius Institute hosts throughout the year.
She said these programs included language classes, cultural workshops, and public lectures.
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