Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 – Welcoming the Year of the Horse
- When:
- Saturday 28th of February, 2026, at 1:00pm to 5:00pm
- Where:
- Riverlinks Eastbank Centre, Shepparton
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- GVCA on 0468431203 or email
- Website:
- events.humanitix.com/lunar-new-year…
🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 – Welcoming the Year of the Horse 🧧
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Goulburn Valley Chinese Association (GVCA) at a vibrant, family-friendly community celebration in Shepparton.
Join people from across the Goulburn Valley, regional Victoria and Melbourne for an afternoon of culture, creativity and connection at Riverlinks Eastbank.
✨ What to expect:
- 🦁 Lion Dance performances
- ✍️ Chinese calligraphy workshops
- 🎨 DIY arts and crafts
- 🎶 Traditional Chinese instrument performances
- 🍜 Food trucks and community stalls
- 📸 Photo moments and family-friendly spaces
- 🎟️ Raffle tickets available on site – $2 per ticket, with fuel voucher prizes to be won
This is a free, inclusive event for all ages, with space to relax, play and celebrate together. Whether Lunar New Year is a long-held tradition or a brand-new experience, everyone is warmly welcome.
📸 Photography will take place during the event. If you prefer not to be photographed, please speak to event staff on the day.
Proudly presented by GVCA, a not-for-profit community organisation supporting cultural exchange and inclusion in the Goulburn Valley since 1999.
Supported by Greater Shepparton City Council, the Victorian Multicultural Festivals & Events Program, and community partners.
👉 Free entry – RSVP essential. Book your ticket now and celebrate the Year of the Horse with us!
🧧 2026 年春节庆祝活动 — 喜迎马年 🧧
高宾华人会（GVCA）诚邀您参加一场适合全家参与的春节社区庆典，在 Shepparton 共迎充满活力与希望的马年。
来自 Goulburn Valley、墨尔本及维州各地的社区朋友将齐聚 Riverlinks Eastbank，共享文化、创意与团聚的喜悦。
✨ 活动亮点包括：
- 🦁 舞狮表演
- ✍️ 中文书法体验
- 🎨 DIY 手工艺活动
- 🎶 传统中式乐器演出
- 🍜 美食餐车与社区摊位
- 📸 拍照打卡与亲子友善空间
- 🎟️ 现场购买抽奖券，每张 $2，奖品为加油代金券
本活动为免费、开放、包容性的社区活动，适合所有年龄层参与。无论您是否熟悉春节文化，都欢迎加入我们，一起感受节日的热闹与温暖。
📸 活动现场将进行摄影，如不希望被拍摄，请当天告知工作人员。
本活动由 高宾华人会（GVCA） 主办，成立于 1999 年，长期致力于社区连结与文化交流。 活动获得 Greater Shepparton City Council、维州多元文化节庆项目 及社区伙伴支持。
👉 免费入场｜需提前预约。名额有限，立即报名，一起欢庆马年！
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Goulburn Valley Chinese Association (GVCA) at a vibrant, family-friendly community celebration in Shepparton. 高宾华人会（GVCA）诚邀您参加一场适合全家参与的春节社区庆典，在 Shepparton 共迎充满活力与希望的马年。 Free entry – RSVP essential (limited floor capacity). 免费入场｜需提前预约。名额有限，立即报名，一起欢庆马年！