Millicent Spencer
With the Chinese New Year around the corner preparations for the Whittlesea Chinese Association’s annual Lunar New Year celebration is underway.
It’s the 16th year the association will gather to mark the Lunar New Year, with 2023 year of the rabbit.
Whittlesea Chinese Association president Regina Mun Han Leung-Huning said the association was looking forward to the festival making it’s return this year after being cancelled for two years over the pandemic.
“A lot of people have been asking if we are having it [the festival] this year,” she said.
“My intention is to bring the community together to share our culture and heritage.”
Ms Leung-Huning said attendees can expect a huge event this year.
“There will be performers from other cultural groups [and] cultural singing and dancing,” she said.
The event will take place on Saturday, February 4 at the Epping Memorial Hall at 1pm.
Ms Leung-Huning said everyone is welcome to attend.
Admission is free but registration is essential.
Details: 0432 267 557.
