Lunar New Year 2025

Image: 2024 Lunar New Year celebrations at the Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park. 

QVMAG is celebrating the Year of the Snake - with free family events for all to enjoy on Saturday 8 February 2025.

Be immersed in the rich traditions of Lunar New Year at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, with a variety of free activities for all ages and interests.

Try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, or take a calming Tai Chi session in the serenity of the Art Gallery. Discover the Guan Di Temple's fascinating history on a guided tour. Families can get crafty and create lanterns and snakes in a special Make it Place activity session. Enjoy traditional dance and music performances by children and friends of the Launceston Chinese Association.

Bookings are required for our Guan Di Temple tours and Tai Chi for All sessions - click on the below to reserve your spot and find out more information. 

To delve into the history of Chinese migrants in Northern Tasmania, scroll down to explore our online 3D collection and take a virtual tour of the historic Guan Di Temple.

This celebration is delivered by QVMAG in partnership with the Launceston Chinese Association.

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Discover more

Beyond our Lunar New Year celebrations, there’s so much more to explore at QVMAG. 

Scroll below to immerse yourself in our specially curated online 3D collection for Lunar New Year, or embark on a virtual journey through the historic Guan Di Temple.

 

Explore the Guan Di Temple

Take a virtual tour of the historic Guan Di Temple at the Art Gallery in Royal Park.

Online 3D collection: Lunar New Year

Examine items from the Guan Di Temple, along with pieces linked to notable Launceston figures of Chinese descent, in our specially curated online 3D collection.

Click through the below to dive into this fascinating heritage and uncover the stories that shaped our community.

Discover more stories in our online 3D collection