More than 1,000 people attended a Lunar New Year celebration at Riverlinks Eastbank, Shepparton, on Saturday, February 28, welcoming the Year of the Horse.
Hosted by the Goulburn Valley Chinese Association, the free, family-friendly event featured a traditional lion dance by the Bendigo Chinese Association, live music, cultural performances and hands-on workshops including calligraphy and traditional crafts.
GVCA president Jimmy Li highlighted the Horse as a symbol of resilience, reflecting the local Chinese community’s journey. Community stalls, food vendors and cultural displays celebrating Greater Shepparton’s sister-city link with Lijiang, China, rounded out the festivities.
