It’s time to celebrate !  Join CADCAI as it welcomes the new year with traditional lion and dragon  performances and noisy fire crackers to keep the evil spirits away.

Feed the lions with hongbao (lucky red packets) and be blessed with good fortune, happiness and prosperity for the coming year.

Cultural entertainment provided by Deyi Xiao Taichi, Mugendai Drummers, and CADCAI’s Lion and Dragon teams.

The spectacular Fireworks Display from the Lagoon statrs at 7.30

When: 12 Feb 2021

Time:  5.30 -7.30pm

Fireworks: 7.30pm

Cairns Museum and CADCAI proudly present:

Lions and dragons- the Sights and Sounds of Chinese New Year

This exhibition provides insights into Chinese and Australian culture in Cairns through the  exhibtion of costumes,  musical instruments and practices associated with the performance of the Lion and Dragon dance during Chinese New Year.

The objects exhibited will be mix of historical and contemporary items from CADCAI’s collections.

When : 06 Feb  to 06 March 2021

Where: Cairns Museum,  cnr Lake and Shields Streets

Opening  hours:  10 .00 – 400pm  Monday to Saturday

Free entry to CADCAI members 

Mueum entry fee: $15 per person   Concession Rate:$12

The Pier Cairns is proud to partner CADCAI in bringing the 2021 Chinese New Year Festival to  the community.  Throughout the festival from 6 – 26 February, you can visit the Chinese pergola display in centre court, take a selfie at the pergola or place a blessing or message of hope on the wall.  CADCAI’s Chinese New Year store at the Pier will also be open for visitors to learn about the traditions and customs of Chinese New Year Festial. We will showcase the history and contribution made by the early Chinese in Cairns and region plus have New Year merchansie for sale. 

With a Lion Dance performances, and special offers running throughout the festival period, The Pier Cairns  is the place to come to bring in the Year of the Ox!

The CNY Store will be on open from 10am to 2pm daily. 6-26 February 2021

Come to The Pier Cairns to take part in our Chinese New Year festivities. Take a photo of yourself at the Pergola for a chance to win a prize. The Pier Cairns is the place to come to bring in the Year of the Ox!

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The CNY Pergola will be on open daily. 6-26 February 2021

Saturday 13 February 2021

9am to 2pm

Celebrate Chinese New Year of the Ox festivities at The Pier Cairns  CADCAI will support The Pier Cairns ‘s market day by  providing Cultural entertainment throughout the day. This will include live performances  from CADCAI  lions,  dragon and  Molihua Dancers;  traditional music;  guzheng, Taichi and calligraphy demonstrations as well as on-line performances  from Cairns’ Sister city Zhanjiang and other places.

Feeling hungry?  Support CADCAI by buying yummy authentic Chinese street food from our pop-up cafe.   

Every year CADCAI members celebrate the New Year with a traditional Chinese buffet. The menu includes mouth watering dishes such as steamed Barramundi, crispy beef fillet, braised tong poh pork belly.  Full menu and booking detail

The CNY Gala Dinner celebrates the reunion of family and friends with a Chinese style buffet. The evening is an opportunity to network and catch up with friends. Entertainment is provided by the CADCAI lion, Molihua dancers and Chinese music,

Where: Trinity Room, Shangri-la,  Cairns

Time: 6.30pm