When Lunar New Year rolls around, there's one obvious place to go in Brisbane: the Chinatown Mall. Across Saturday, February 1–Sunday, February 2, 2025, lion and dragon dances will saunter through the Fortitude Valley spot, and markets will tempt your wallet — but it isn't the only place in the vicinity getting into the celebratory mood. Also joining in to mark the Year of the Snake is Bakery and California lanes, which'll be home to roving performances on the Saturday. [caption id="attachment_758021" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Tanya Dedyukhina via Wikimedia Commons[/caption] Chinatown's part of the fun runs from 2–9pm on the Saturday, then from 10am–3pm on the Sunday. And if you're wondering about the tastiest part of Lunar New Year celebrations — the food, obviously — you'll be in the absolute best place thanks to Chinatown's many eateries (and the Valley's in general). We recommend booking in advance, though, as you won't be the only one with that idea. Top image: J Low via Flickr.
