Two Chinese processional lions dancing on Main Street with a crowd of onlookers
Chinese dragon and lion dance in Sovereign Hill's Main Street surrounded by crowd of onlookers
Visitors petting a Chinese processional lion on the head
Child handwriting Chinese calligraphy on red paper
Mother and young daughter doing crafts
Red lanterns hanging on Sovereign Hill buildings
Performer playing traditional Chinese instrument on Victoria Theatre stage

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Lunar New Year at Sovereign Hill

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Sovereign Hill

Bradshaw Street,
Ballarat VIC 3350

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  • 21 & 22 Feb

10am–5pm

$29 - $132

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Celebrate the Year of the Horse in a weekend-long celebration of music, lion parades, food, crafts, and culture along with all your favourite Sovereign Hill favourites – gold panning, live shows, and so much more.

Your Sovereign Hill pass unlocks all major Lunar New Year festivities — plus a full day of gold rush adventures.

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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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