![]()
© Auckland War Memorial Museum - Tāmaki Paenga Hira.
Celebrate Chinese culture at Auckland Museum with fun hands-on activities, storytelling, live art demonstrations, vibrant music and dance performances.
Chinese New Year is an annual celebration which marks the start of the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Each Chinese New Year is represented by one of the 12 creatures of the Chinese Zodiac – 2015 is the year of the sheep.
Programme
Melinda Gao and Ma Xin, members of the Chinese of the Chinese Music Association and Chinese Music Performance Association, open our Chinese New Year celebrations.
Read moreJoin the Taoist Tai Chi Society in a demonstration of Tai Chi and learn about this art form and its health benefits.
Read moreJoin us for two fun-packed sessions where you'll learn traditional arts and crafts from Taiwanese artists and master teachers.
Read moreAuckland Museum is proud to collaborate with the Confucius Institute to showcase special selected Chinese Collection items for showcase.
Read moreSnap a picture of yourself family enjoying your favourite activity or performance at our Chinese New Year celebrations to go in the draw for a special gift pack from our store.
Read moreAuckland Museum is pleased to present an afternoon of music from Taiwan's 1000 year orchestra group and the Music Association of Auckland.
Read moreOn Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February 2015 Auckland Museum will be lit red and gold to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Read more