Chinese Lantern Festival

When
Sat 28 Feb
Where
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Garden Place, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sat 28 Feb, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Join us for a fantastic evening celebrating Chinese New Year with a Dragon & Lion Dance, Magic Show, Chinese Martial Arts, Live Cultural Performances & Food Stalls.

Saturday 28th February 2026
Event from 6pm with food stalls from 4pm
Garden Place
Free Event‍

Brought to you by Waikato Chinese Cultural and Art Centre, Love the Centre and SkyCity Hamilton.

If you would like to enquire about having a food stall at the event, please email info@waikatoweekly.co.nz
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