Year of the Horse 2026
Lunar New Year
Year of the Horse 2026
Lunar New Year
Celebrate Lunar New Year at East Village, Zetland, Sydney
Welcome the Year of the Horse at East Village in the city of Sydney's inner south affluent area of Zetland, where the Lunar New Year spirit comes alive with a series of festive cultural events and interactive workshops. Here you can also shop for all your Lunar New Year needs, including traditional snacks and stunning decorations, and enjoy a delightful meal with family and friends to ensure a fresh and auspicious start to the year. The close proximity to Sydney's major attractions and amenities makes Zetland an ideal location for celebrating this vibrant festival.
Lunar New Year Celebrations
Celebrate Lunar New Year at East Village with vibrant celebrations, festive events, and family-friendly activities. Join us for joyful Chinese New Year experiences as we welcome luck and prosperity together.
The Ultimate Lunar New Year Shopping and Dining Destination
- Home Décor - Adorn your home with red and gold accents from Bed Bath N' Table to attract good luck, wealth, and happiness. Head to Lillianna Gifts & Home and Zetciti Supermarket if you prefer the more traditional Lunar New Year decorations.
- Bountiful Feast at Home - Raise a glass and enjoy a home-cooked feast with your loved ones to welcome a prosperous new year. Shop your cooking essentials and Lunar New Year treats at our liquor store and supermarkets here.
- Dine Out - Enjoy authentic Yum Cha for lunch or book a table for an exquisite Chinese dinner experience at East Phoenix this Lunar New Year.
Prepare for Luck: Your Lunar New Year Guide
In Chinese culture, the Lunar New Year is a time for renewal and new beginnings. According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Horse is a year of good fortune and prosperity. Visit East Village and discover the secrets of the Chinese Zodiac, and learn how to attract good fortune and prosperity in the coming year.
Learn more about the significance of the horse in Chinese culture and how it represents transformation, renewal, and prosperity. East Village offers a unique opportunity to delve into these traditions and start the year with positive energy and good fortune.
Explore our curated tips, recipes, and preparations to bring luck and prosperity this Lunar New Year.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Calendar and is one of the most important cultural celebrations across South and Southeast Asia. Each culture celebrates Lunar New Year in its own unique way, but the festival is universally centred on family, renewal, and welcoming good fortune for the year ahead.
Traditions often include sweeping away bad luck, preparing symbolic dishes believed to bring prosperity, and gathering with loved ones. Many communities also come together to participate in events or watch Lunar New Year performances, such as Lion Dances.
Lunar New Year is a celebration of connection, joy, and fresh beginnings – the perfect time to set intentions for a prosperous year ahead. Stay updated on our Lunar New Year events at East Village.
2. When is Lunar New Year?
The date of Lunar New Year varies each year, determined by the Chinese Lunar Calendar and the phases of the moon. This date marks the first new moon that appears after the Winter Solstice, the first day of Spring, and the first day in the Lunar Calendar. In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on Wednesday, February 17 and is traditionally a 15-day celebration.
3. What zodiac is Lunar New Year 2026?
Each year is associated with its own Chinese Zodiac – a system of 12 animal signs used in Chinese astrology. Lunar New Year 2026 is the Year of the Horse.
4. What are Chinese Zodiac and animal signs?
The Chinese Zodiac is a 12-year cycle in the Chinese lunar calendar, with each year represented by an animal sign: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each Chinese zodiac animal is believed to influence a person’s personality, fortune, and destiny.
The zodiac also includes the five elements – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water – which further shapes characteristics and compatibility. Together, these elements and animal signs form a balanced rooted system in yin and yang and offer understanding of one’s traits and fortune.
5. What about food and drinks?
Chinese New Year is synonymous with feasting and celebration, where delicious food and drinks play a central role. Traditional Chinese New Year foods are not only mouth-watering but also rich in symbolism. Dumplings, for instance, are shaped like ancient Chinese money and symbolise wealth and prosperity. Niangao, or sticky rice cake, represents progress and growth, while fish is served to signify abundance and surplus.