Happy Lunar New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Rundle Mall with traditional lion dances every hour, on the hour, from 12pm - 6pm on Friday 31 January. Watch in wonderment as the professional acrobatic dancers in full crimson and yellow Chinese lion costumes weave their way down the Mall causing mischief in their search for lettuce, ducking in and out of stores and performing spectacular feats.
Feeling lucky? Find the God of Fortune handing out red envelopes from 12pm - 4pm containing golden chocolate coins, and shopping vouchers, including some very exciting Rundle Mall shopping vouchers! Plus, one lucky recipient will discover a $250 Rundle Mall voucher in theirs!
Lunar New Year in Adelaide Arcade
The iconic Adelaide Arcade will be transformed with a stunning installation of Chinese lanterns as the Lunar New Year is welcomed with lion dances and the opportunity to receive a lucky red envelope from 1pm on Wednesday 29 January. You might even spot the cheeky lions showcasing their antics around the landmark Rundle Mall fountain and from the Arcade balcony!
What's in store for the Year of the Snake?
The sixth animal in the zodiac, the Year of the Snake symbolises wisdom, knowledge, intuition, and creativity. In the Year of the Snake, it's a dynamic year to learn from the past, moving forward with wisdom, awareness, transformation and compassion. Snakes are also revered for their ability to shed their skin and renew themselves, symbolising transformation and rebirth. The lucky numbers for this year are 2, 8 and 9, and numbers containing combinations of these, plus the colours red, light yellow, and black!
