2026

Chinese New Year Celebration

16 February 2026

Victorians rang in the Year of the Horse with a lively Lo Hei and festive performances by the Chinese Orchestra, Malay Cultural Society, and Wushu.

Person in red Chinese costume and gold crown wearing inflatable horse costume, laughing, with smiling people behind them.

VJC charged into the Year of the Horse with unstoppable energy! The celebrations kicked off with a lively Lo Hei, as staff tossed high for galloping good fortune, prosperity, and success in the year ahead. The excitement continued with a high-spirited concert, featuring dynamic performances by the Chinese Orchestra, Malay Cultural Society and Wushu. With energy running wild and festive cheer in full stride, it was a joyous and memorable way for Victorians to usher in the Lunar New Year. Huat ah!

Several people use chopsticks to toss a colorful yusheng salad on a large orange plate.

Two performers leap mid-air wielding swords during a wushu martial arts stage show before a large seated audience.

A band performs on a red-curtained stage before a large seated audience, with a screen displaying Chinese text above.