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What’s on this Lunar New Year

Celebrated globally in countries including China, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Australia, Mauritius, Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines, Lunar New Year is easily one of the biggest festivals in the world. This year, Lunar New Year falls on 29 January 2025 and will be ushering in the Year of the Snake.

From offers to special events, here's a roundup of everything you need for the festivities with family and friends:

What's happening in-centre

Lunar New Year Exhibition

Friday, 17 January- Sunday 2 February

Level 3, near Flight Centre

Not sure of your Chinese Animal Zodiac sign? Unearth the magic of the Chinese Zodiac and embrace the spirit of each animal in this extraordinary exhibition – a cultural experience not to be missed this Lunar New Year.

Our Zodiac Exhibition showcases the 12 Chinese animal zodiac signs. Discover which animal you are based off the year you were born, and find out more about your prospects and predictions for 2025.

Find out more here.

Lunar New Year Wishing Trees

Friday, 17 January- Sunday 2 February

Celebrate Lunar New Year, the year of the Snake and make a wish on one of our prosperity trees. A cornerstone of any Lunar New Year celebration, the wishing tree is synonymous with luck and good fortune. Hanging hopes for the coming year on Wishing Trees is said to help encourage dreams to come true. Visit our wishing trees on Level 1 Level 2 and Level 3 to make your wish.

Find out more here.

Lunar New Year Events and Entertainment

Our 2025 Lunar New Year Festival
This year Westfield Hurstville is proud to have partnered with Georges River Council to celebrate their annual Lunar New Year Festival on Forest Road.
Georges River Council hosts Sydney Metro’s biggest Council-led Lunar New Year celebration, marking 2025 the 22nd year of the festival being celebrated in the area.

Address: Forest Road, Hurstville & Hurstville Plaza.
Date: Saturday 1 February 2025.
Forest Road Street Markets: 12.00pm - 9.00pm.
Hurstville Plaza Stage Performances: from 2.00pm.
Official Proceedings: from 3.00pm.

Find out more here.

Live painting

Council and Major Sponsor SBS selected Zhuzhu (Guiyong Zhu) from Taopic to create the 2025 Lunar New Year art mural. The South Australian artist, with over 20 years of painting experience, specialises in large-scale murals and site-specific public art.

When: Mon 27 - Thur 30 Jan, 11am-3pm
Where: Level 4, near Cinemas

Find out more here.

Lucky Forest
Win big at our Lucky Forest in this years Lunar New Year Festival!
We will have a "Lucky Forest" in our marquee on Forest Road where Westfield Members will have the chance to win prizes from retailers in the centre.

When: Sat 1 Jan, 12pm-9pm
Where: Marquee on Forest Road in Council Lunar New Year Festival


Discover the story behind our 2025 Lunar New Year creative

We sat down with Tianli Zu, the Sydney-based artist behind our Lunar New Year creative to learn more about the ancient Chinese technique of paper cutting, and the story behind her artwork.

Discover more >


Lunar New Year limited edition collections and promotions

What better way to celebrate than with these gorgeous Lunar New Year collections from some of your favourite brands? These limited-edition ranges won't last long, so hurry in store to pick up yours today! While you're here, you'll also be in luck with extra special offers, available for a limited time only.

Check out the best Lunar New Year collections and promotions here >


It's time to dine

Book a table or order takeaway from one of our many Asian restaurants and take the stress out of planning and prepping food during LNY.

Try: Lilong by Taste of Shangai, Thai Thae, 1919 Lanzhou Beef Noodle and Stoneage Korean BQQ.


Dress to impress

Whether you’re attending your family reunion dinner or have been invited to join the festivities by a friend, get some fashion tips for finding that perfect look for the celebrations, inspired by your zodiac. Read on >


Make the most of every shopping trip as a Westfield member

We’ve been dishing out plenty of incredible member offers, events and lots more so download the free Westfield App to avoid missing out.


Need help navigating the centre?

If you need to locate a specific store or event but are not sure where it is, visit our friendly concierge team on level 2 near Myer or call them on 02 9344 6766 and they will be able to direct you to the right location.

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