QVMAG x Lunar New Year 2025 Celebrations
Saturday, 8 February | 11am to 2:30pm
Queen Victoria Art Gallery at Royal Park, 2 Wellington Street, Launceston
FREE EVENT | All ages welcome*
*Children must be supervised by an adult.
Program of events:
Guided tours of the Guan Di Temple
Explore historical relics and the history of Chinese religious practice in Tasmania during the 1880s in these 20 minute tours.
Times: 11:00 am,12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00pm
Limited spaces available – bookings required.
Tai Chi for All
Experience a calming tai chi session led by Grant Scurr of Iron Lotus Tai Chi.
Times: 11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm
Limited spaces available – bookings required.
Community Performances
Enjoy traditional dance performances and songs by children and friends of the Launceston Chinese Association.
Times: 12:00pm; 1:00pm
No bookings required.
Make it Place: Snakes and Lanterns
Get ready to get crafty and create a Lunar New Year masterpiece.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required – drop in anytime.
Chinese Calligraphy Station
Try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.
Times: From 11am to 2:30pm
No bookings required – drop in anytime.
Lunar New Year – Objects from the QVMAG collection
Examine objects from QVMAG’s collection on display and online in our 3D collection.
No bookings required – drop in anytime.