Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, starts on Sunday January 22, and ushers in the year of the Rabbit.
The rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace and prosperity in Chinese culture and 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.
The images with this story are by young Sydneysiders (L to R): Jaime Eggins – 7 years old, Evelyn Zhong – 7 years old and Summer Shen – 10 years old.
“The ship is called Chinese Flying Rabbit Boat,” said Summer Shen, 10, of her vibrant drawing. “2023 is special to me as it is my year. I feel like everyone should admire our artworks and I feel really happy and proud.”
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the 36 shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
The shortlisted art from children aged 6 to 12 years old features on 10 illuminated plinths bringing vibrant colour to the pedestrianised George Street.
A short hop away on Dixon Street they will also feature along the mall and in the windows of some businesses.
Sydney Lunar Festival runs from January 21 to February 5 and is the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia.
See what else is on at Sydney’s Lunar Festival here.
