Sydney has arranged a series of wonderful New year celebrations to celebrate the year of the Dog. (photo source: goverment, Sydney)
Dog is mankind`s best friend, Sydney is ready to celebrate the year of the Dog, Sydney is ready to organize a series of wonderful or free or fee-free lunar New year dog theme New year celebrations for the citizens.
From February 16 to March 4, the reception during the Chinese Lunar New year celebration in Sydney not only arranged many wonderful events for people, but also crafted a lot of activities for their dogs to celebrate the New year. In terms of history and culture, people and animals were closer to each other before the distance and friendship.
Sydney Mayor Moya (Clover Moore) said the joyful celebration of the Lunar New year could fully showcase Sydney`s rich and colorful traditional Chinese culture. She said: "this celebration prepared for the citizens of the year of the Dog theme activities that blend ancient and modern, young and old. People can also provide their dogs with microchips free of charge and receive a free listing of pet information to bring the dog`s vitality home as a good start to the new. " The highlights of Sydney`s Chinese New year Celebration Dog event include:
Two-Tier-Dog character Semina
Time: Saturday, 17 February, from 02:30 to 4 p.m.
Venue: (Pitt Street) 280 (Sydney Mechanics School of Arts), Pitt Street Sydney Mechanical and Art School
Theme: participating in the Australian Chinese Historical Heritage Association`s "A Thousand words painting (A picture tells a thousand words)" exhibition to explore the loyal nature of dogs. Marilyn Sooley (Marilyn Sue Dooley), the former vice-president of the institute, will use visual techniques to teach participants about the different roles that dogs play in history and folk traditions, not only as attendants of the temple, but also as attendants of the monastery. The totem of civilization, even the Chinese zodiac culture, tells fascinating stories about them.
Dog`s lifetime art exhibition
Time: Saturday, 17 February to Saturday, March 3, from 11:00 to 6 p.m.
Venue: Robinson Gibson Gallery, (Liverpool Street) 278 Liverpool Street, (Darlinghurst), Darling Hurst
Theme: Robinson Gibson Gallery launches the Lunar New year Show, featuring dog themes including sculpture, pottery and portraits. Exhibitors include: waterfront Sculpture Exhibition artist Jeff Harvey (Geoff Harvey). Exhibitors can deepen their understanding of dogs through individual art exhibits such as well-known dog sculptures and portraits.
Claws! Family fun Day
Sunday, 4 March, from 11:00 to 4 p.m.
Venue: (Murray Street) 2, Marry Street, Sydney, (Australian National Maritime Museum), Australia
Theme: the celebration of the Lunar New year will also make Australia`s National Museum of Oceans a peaceful place to celebrate. Traditional lion dances, polar bear actors and resident dog Bailey (Bailey) will all come together to have a good time. Children can listen to the series of animal stories with their parents and watch circus performances inspired by the exhibition in the museum. The fun Day is a family-friendly popular science education event, interactive elements are: dress, hand-made, game activities, and equipped with exhibition Mandarin guide in the museum.
Year of the Dog Fair / Temple Fai
Time: Saturday, 24 February, from 10:00 to 2 p.m.
Address: (Zetland) Joynton Park, Yongren District
Theme: the year of the Dog Fair / Temple Fair has arranged wonderful activities for dog lovers and dogs, including: dog Agility Show, Veterinary Lecture, Consulting site, Dog Fashion Show, Treasure Hunt, and Photo Studio. Chinese dance and live stories and other wonderful elements. Residents of Sydney City with photo certificates can be provided with microchips for their dogs free of charge and listed with pet information free of charge. At that time, the temple fair will also arrange dog training skills, raffle, and many sales of dog boutique stalls.
Guide dog graduation ceremony
Saturday, 17 February, from 05:30 to 06:30
Venue: first Fleet Park (First Fleet Park), Sydney Rock (The Rocks) George Street (George Street)
Subject: after two years of intensive training, the pre-school class for blind dogs is finally closed. At this warm graduation ceremony, the graduates will officially become a new member of the New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Association for Blind guidance (Guide Dogs NSW/ACT). The consortia "recruits" will walk on the red carpet on this day to receive a guide dog belt that represents honor and achievement. Participants can also listen to the legendary story of these wonderful puppies changing the quality of life of the visually impaired.
Guide dog color painting collection box art exhibition
Time: Friday, 16-25 February, 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m.
Venue: (Customs House), Sydney Customs Museum and (Alfred Street), Alfred Street, Sydney, (Scout Place), Boy Scouts Square
Theme: the New State / Australian Capital Territory Association for the Blind, founded in 1957, has trained nearly 2000 guide dogs for nearly 25000 Australian people in need of help to improve their quality of life and make them more autonomous and self-reliant.
Well-known artists and celebrities will also be invited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the organization`s 60th anniversary by inviting pro bono paintings for 60 guide dog shape collection boxes. All works are created and painted by international heavyweight creative celebrities and local artists such as Kendon (Ken Done). Members of the public are welcome to vote for their favorite collection box paintings in the form of a donation of gold coins and Australian dollars, and to choose their "favorite" among the many works.
At the same time, citizens can also participate in the New State / Australian Capital Territory Blind Association at the end of the celebration held online auction.
Wang Dou Xiao Lamp in Chinatown
Time: Friday, 16 February-Sunday, 4 March, full-day exhibition
Venue: at the junction of (Haymarket) de Shun Street (Dixon Street) and Little Juice Street (Little Hay Street), Sydney Jubilee City
Subject: two 3.8-meter-tall large year-old dog lanterns will hold the entrance to Chinatown. The work presents a red and a blue, echoing the balance of Yin and Yang. Created by Shanghai artist Fan Dongwang, the work embraces the lively and festive atmosphere of the Chinese year.
Sydney Opera House Dog Welcome Spring Lamp
Time: Friday, 16 February to Sunday, 25 February, full day exhibition
Venue: Sydney Opera House, (Western Boardwalk), (Bennelong Point) West step Road, Banilang Point, Sydney Port
Theme: the famous Sydney Lunar Lantern Festival (Lunar Lantern) has welcomed a new member-an unprecedented dynamic lantern. The Song Mausoleum, a graduate of the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts, is the author of this laudable work. The giant dog lamp was dressed in a jubilant waistcoat while wiggling its tail at the pauses. During the Lunar Lantern Festival, when the sun sets, the work illuminates Sydney Harbour with its own brilliance and creates the festive flavor of the 2018 New year with its unique expressive power.
Dog dance parade
Time: Friday-18 February, 23-25 February, 05:30-08:30
Venue: Sydney roundabout
Theme: people who like live interactive performances should pay attention to the dressed Dog performer walking around Sydney`s roundabout wharf (Circular Quay) for impromptu performances. Citizens are welcome to follow these dancers from the Lunar Lantern Show to the first Fleet Park, where "Dogs" will perform "New year`s Grand stage (Lunar Spectacular Show)" on time at 7 pm. Give the audience a choreographed performance and talent. At that time, the dogs can also interact with the audience to take pictures.
The 2018 Chinese Lunar New year celebration in Sydney will open on Feb. 16 and close on March 4. For more information about the celebration, please visit sydneychinesenewyear.com.
