2008 was the largest celebration of Chinese New Year in Sydney, with 51 events over three weeks to welcome the Year of the Rat. The Chinese New Year Festival has now grown to be the largest Lunar New Year Celebration outside Asia.

The City of Sydney invites you to join in the celebrations the Year of the Ox in 2009. The Year of the Ox brings good natured patience combined with physical stamina to influence the year. Get involved in one of the City of Sydney produced events or enjoy the benefits of becoming a "Chinese New Year Partner".