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  • Traditional red lion dance character.
  • Red paper lanterns with script, illuminated.
  • People browsing outside market stalls.
  • Performers wearing traditional Chinese outfits in embroidered satin and silk.
7 – 8 Mar

Lantern Riveredge Festival Cultural Market

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Centred around the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, this vibrant riverside event brings Lunar New Year traditions to life along the Yarra.

Festival highlights:
- Grand opening ceremony with Lion and Dragon dances.
- Lantern riddle quizzes and lantern-making competitions.
- Fun ping-pong arena challenge.
- Hanfu styling and traditional photo spots.
- Street dance performances, tea ceremonies and cultural handcrafts.
- Art and creative stalls showcasing emerging designers and artists.
- Interactive family activities and a child-friendly community space.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 7 Mar
  • 10am - 8pm 10:00am - 8:00pm
Sun 8 Mar
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Riverside, World Trade Centre
WTC Wharf Melbourne
18-38 Siddeley St
Docklands 3005

Open in maps location for WTC Wharf Melbourne

Price and bookings

This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9190 8980
  • email address: marketing@creativeasia.com.au
  • Visit website for Lantern Riveredge Festival Cultural Market
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  • Accessible toilets
  • Mobility access

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