Chinese New Year at Sunnybank Plaza

Overview

On January 28, a new year begins. Forget partying all night and feeling hungover the next day, though. Chinese New Year comes with kung fu, tai chi, dragon dancing and ice carving, which all form part of Sunnybank Plaza's five-day celebration.

That's how you mark entering the year of the rooster, with more fun in store as well. You'll watch lion dance performances, have a new year's message inscribed in Chinese calligraphy and discover the ancient art of vegetable carving. And to think you were always told not to play with your food.

Or, why not learn how to make hand-pulled noodles? That's a skill that's certain to come in handy again and again if you're fond of whipping up a storm in the kitchen. Traditional arts and crafts will also be on display, plus Chinese silk embroidery. Given that you'll be surrounded by the city's best array of Asian cuisine, it's okay if all of the above makes you more than a little hungry.