Join Wellington Museum for a fascinating floor talk about the rich history of Chinese Wellington. The story of The Favorite Milk Bar will be told by Kerry Ann Lee, grand-daughter of the Milk Bar’s original owner, Harry Chin.

All the way from Hiroshima and Kyoto, Japan and joining the Lunar New Year Festival for the first time, HERO and MAKO perform ACRObatics, displaying the culture and comedy of Japan.

Joining the Lunar New Year Festival for the first time, Narukami Taiko will drum up a storm on the waterfront for a showcase of modern taiko songs and traditional festival tunes.

A celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year through performances of song, dance music, Chinese Opera and acrobatics by extraordinary professional artists from Beijing, China.

Poetry and conversation with Poet laureate Chris Tse, fellow New Zealand poets and Chinese food historian Andre Taber. Enjoy poetry performances and get a chance to sample some Chinese snacks.

A gala performance in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Wellington and China Cultural Centre in Wellington, the show will celebrate Wellington’s vibrant cultural diversity with performances from groups representing cultures from all around the world.