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Chinese New Year Festival, Twilight Parade 6 February 2011
Special Event Clearways (SEC) and Temporary Road Closures will be in place along the Parade route as outlined in the following attachments.
Chinese New Year Festival information is available on the City of Sydney
Specific information on changed traffic conditions will be available on the RTA website www.rta.nsw.gov.au/newsevents.htm closer to the event.
Special Event Traffic Information
Chinese New Year Festival - Twilight Parade
Date: Sunday 6 February 2011
Location: Sydney
The Twilight Parade special event clearways and road closures affect both directions unless stated otherwise; roads will be progressively closed and reopened by RTA and Police. Police will restrict vehicle access along closed roads unless displaying an official Parade vehicle pass.
ROAD CLOSURES
3pm - 9:30 pm
Assembly area: Castlereagh StreetAssembly area:
, between Market Street and Park Street;
, between Market Street and Park Street;
Castlereagh Street, between Park Street and Bathurst Street;
Assembly ·area: Pitt Street between, Bathurst Street and Park Street;
NB THE ABOVE ROAD CLOSURES WILL COMMENCE AT APPROX 3PM WITH COMPLETE ROAD CLOSURE BY 4PM
6pm -10:30pm
Park Street between,
George Street between, Campbell St and Market St;
Bathurst Street between, Kent Street and Pitt Street;
Central Street between, George Street and Pitt Street;
Druit St between York St and George St;
Liverpool Street, between Castlereagh Street and Kent Street;
Sussex Street, between Liverpool Street and Hay Street;
Goulburn Street, between Harbour Street and Pitt Street
Hay Street, between George Street and Harbour Street;
Harbour Street, between Hay Street and Goulburn Street;
Little Hay Street, between Sussex Street and Harbour Street;
Factory Street, between Dixon Street and
Harbour Street;
Harbour Street;
Little Pier St between Entertainment Centre Car Park and Harbour St;
George Street, at Campbell Street North bound; George Street at Ultimo Road NorthBarlow Street at George Street North bound; George Street between Rawson Place and Campbell St; George St northbound from Pitt St;
bound;
Wilmot Street, between George Street and Pitt Street;
Rawson PI westbound between Pitt Street and George Street;
Ultimo Rd eastbound from Quay Street to Thomas Street; Thomas Street eastbound between Darling Harbour
Quay Street to Ultimo Road;
Motorists are encouraged to use the following roads to by-pass the CBD, while the Parade is in progress.
To travel from:
1. Eastern side of the CBO to ,the western side:
Use Market St or Hunter St or Bridge St
Use Market St or Hunter St or Bridge St
2. Western side of the CBO to the eastern side: Use King Star Bridge St
3. South to the northern side of the CBD:
Use Pitt St at Railway Square , Eddy Ave and then Elizabeth St OR Wentworth Aveand College St
Use Pitt St at Railway Square , Eddy Ave and then Elizabeth St OR Wentworth Aveand College St
4. North to the southern side of the CBD: Use Elizabeth St or College St
Special Event Clearways
You may not stop your vehicle at the kerb during the times shown on the signs unless there is a medical emergency. Buses, taxis or hire cars may stop at the kerb to pick up or set down passengers only. A Special
Event Clearway is enforceable by the NSW Police, with the current fine in excess of $170. An additional penalty will be imposed if the vehicle is towed away, with the current towing fine in excess of $150. Please check local signage before parking.
If you vehicle is towed the number to call is: 132701
The Chinese Gardens will be a focal point for the 2011 Chinese New Year celebrations in Sydney
The
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Discover Chinese culture in Sydney
A young woman’s plans to marry are stalled when she receives a mysterious engagement present. Help her solve the puzzle of her family and cultural history, guided by dramatic clues, oral histories and historic re-enactments downloadable to your mobile phone. China Heart by d/Lux/MediaArts meshes real-world art installations and performance with a rich GPS location-based learning environment set in Sydney ’s Chinatown . From the Powerhouse Museum to the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour
30 January – 13 February, 10am – 5pm at Powerhouse Museum
History of the Chinese Communities in Alexandria and Waterloo
Join City Historian Lisa Murray to find out more about the role of Chinese communities in the development of two of Sydney ’s most unique villages, Alexandria and Waterloo
5 February, 2pm – 3pm at Waterloo
For more information and bookings, call: (02) 9288 5688
Chinatown Historical Tours
Discover Chinatown’s hidden past and learn more about the people and cultures that have shaped one of Sydney
9, 11 and 13 February, 11am – 1.30pm at Entertainment Centre – gold coin donation
For more information and bookings, call: 0403 302 578 or email percy.wk@gmail.com
• Yiu Ming Temple
Retreat Street , Alexandria
4 and 11 February, 11am – 12pm – FREE
• Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple Tour –
Edward Street, Glebe
Edward Street, Glebe
8 and 10 February, 11am – 12pm – FREE
• NSW Evergreen Taoist Church
7 and 9 February, 11am – 12pm – FREE
In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, the Chinese Garden Australia ’s 1988 Bicentenary, the Chinese Garden is the result of a close bond between the sister cities of Sydney and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province , China
6 February, 9:30am – 5pm at Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour
Join China scholars, industry professionals and media experts for a discussion on contemporary China
2 February, 7pm – 9:30pm at University of Technology , Sydney
For bookings, call: (02) 9514 2977
Chinese Film Forum
Take a behind the scenes look at Chinese filmmaking in this free public forum presented by the University of Sydney Confucius
filmmaking from Chinese and Australian cultures.
8 February, 2pm – 3:30pm at University of Sydney
For more information and bookings, email: confucius.institute@sydney.edu.au
Feng Shui
This ancient Chinese practice is believed to combine the laws of heaven (astronomy) and earth (geography) to improve life by receiving positive Qi (energy). Find out more about how Feng Shui can work for you in this seminar at Customs House Library
9 February, 10:30am – 11:30am and 12pm – 1pm at Customs House Library – FREE
For more information and bookings, call: (02) 9242 8555
Sydney prepares to welcome the Year of the Rabbit
Sydney
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP said: “The City’s 2011 Chinese New Year Festival is certain to be our biggest and best yet, drawing together the best of traditional and contemporary Asia with the cultural diversity of our wonderful City in an extensive 17 day program.”
2011 Festival Highlights
Festival Launch Celebration
6:00pm on Friday, 28th January at Belmore Park
Celebrate the launch of this year’s Chinese New Year Festival and the first night of the Festival Markets with exclusive performances, roving entertainers, fireworks and gastronomic delights from China Hubei province in China Hubei
Before the official celebration, you can enjoy the contemporary beats of one of Asia ’s hottest DJs, Garry T. The SBS PopAsia radio crew will also take to the stage with competitions, giveaways and non-stop Asian pop until late.
Chinese New Year Markets
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th January at Belmore Park
Experience an authentic Asian market in Chinatown’s Belmore Park Hubei
painting to this year’s market, as well as exclusive live martial arts demonstrations and unique harmony singing performances throughout the weekend.
The Belmore Big Screen
The Belmore Big Screen will once again entertain crowds each night, with SBS PopAsia and DJs on Friday night, a live Karaoke competition on Saturday and a film screening of kung fu thriller 14 Blades on Sunday. There will also be live cooking demonstrations for those who can’t resist the gastronomic delights of regional China
Chinese New Year Twilight Parade
7:45pm – 9:45pm on Sunday, 6th February from Town Hall to Darling Harbour
The highlight of this year’s Chinese New Year celebration, Sydney Hubei
The Twilight Parade will conclude with a bang in Darling Harbour
.
Dragon Boat Races
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th February at Cockle Bay , Darling Harbour
This traditional Chinese sport has become a Chinese New Year Festival favourite. Thousands of people are expected to line the shores at Cockle Bay
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About the Year of the Rabbit - Chinese new year Australia
People born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind and loving, with grace, culture and beautiful manners. Although they may appear frail, Rabbits are in fact strong-minded and strong willed. They pursue their ideals in a precise and orderly fashion and, as cautious characters, act slowly and deliberately. They often make ideal diplomats or politicians. 2011 is the Year of the Metal Rabbit, with Metal giving Rabbits a more resilient demeanor.
Zodiac Years – Rabbit
1927
1939
1951
1963
1975
1987
1999
2011
Rabbit lucky gemstone
Rabbit lucky colour
Green
Most compatible signs for Rabbits
Sheep, Dog and Pig
Most incompatible signs for Rabbits
Rooster and Horse
Famous People who were born in the Year of the Rabbit
Slim Dusty (singer)
David Moore (photographer)
Orson Welles (director)
Ingrid Bergman (actress)
Bart Cummings (racehorse trainer)
Arthur Miller (playwright)
Ray Barrett (actor)
John Howard (former Prime Minister)
Brett Whiteley (artist)
Phillip Adams (broadcaster)
Angelica Huston (actress)
Dusty Springfield
Evonne Goolagong Cawley (tennis player)
Geoffrey Rush (actor)
Angelina Jolie (actor)
Tina Turner (singer)
Alexander Downer (politician).
Chinese New Year Traditions and Customs
Like most festivals Chinese New Year also has many traditions and customs. Here are the Top 11 traditions and customers for Chinese New Year celebrations in 2011.
1. Greet people with "Kung Hei Fat Choy", or "Gong Xi Far Tsai" (Happy New Year) to bring good fortune and prosperity.
2. Come together with family and friends to celebrate over traditional New Year foods, keeping an empty seat to symbolise the presence of family members who can't be there.
3. Eat traditional foods such as fish, dumplings and the vegetarian Buddha's delight to usher in wealth, happiness and good fortune. Many of the dishes served over New Year have Chinese names that can represent other words such as prosperity, bounty and luck.
4. Clean your house and sweep out the bad luck of the previous year.
5. Before New Year, say farewell to the Kitchen God, the guardian of the family hearth. As he reports to heaven on the behaviour of the family over the past year, make sure to feed him sweet foods and honey, either as a bribe, or to seal his mouth and prevent him from saying bad things.
6. Pay off all debts and cast all grudges aside.
7. Do not use knives or scissors on New Year's Day as this may cut off fortune.
8. On New Year's Day wear new clothes and be on your best behaviour, as actions on this day set the tone for the year to follow.
9. Let the old year out by opening every door and window in the house on the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve.
10. Ward off bad luck by draping red cloth on your doorway.
11. Give red lai-see "lucky money" envelopes to pass on prosperity and good luck.
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