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Landmark Chinatown gates given new lease of life

City of Sydney < 1 min read

WHAT: The historic gates in the heart of Chinatown have been restored.  

 

Designed using traditional Chinese materials and ornamentation, this event marks the completion of extensive upgrades to the landmark archways on Dixon Street in Haymarket. 

 

WHO: Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO 
 

DATE: TODAY Saturday 14 June 2025 

 

TIME: 12.30pm  

 

WHERE: The event will start at the northern gate, corner of Goulburn Street and Dixon Street Mall, Haymarket  

 

There will be lion dancing and a performance by DanceKool at the event.  

 

The architect who worked with the community to design the gates Hon Henry Tsang OAM will be in attendance, along with other original members of the Dixon Street Chinese Committee from the 1970s and their families.  

 

For more information and to RSVP please contact Roxanne Macara. Email [email protected] or phone 0438 554 640. 

 

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