🏮A free lantern festival just took over Sydney and nobody told you.
You already know Haymarket for the food.
But right now? It’s something else entirely. ✨
ASIA LIVE 2026 is a 16-day cultural takeover of Haymarket Chinatown — running through school holidays, proudly backed by the City of Sydney. And it costs you nothing to walk in.
What’s inside 👇
🌸 Flowers of Asia — four ceremonial gates each telling a story of identity, beauty and culture through floral symbolism from across Asia
🗿 The Sanctuary (4–18 April) — an illuminated sculptural garden you actually walk through. Maneki Neko. The Merlion. Indonesia’s Barong. Korea’s Magpie on Tiger. This is the photo moment of the month.
🎶 Super Stage — Sat 4 April + Sat 18 April, 6–9PM on Dixon & Little Hay Streets. A proper cultural gathering — traditional performances, contemporary Asian music and dance, local and international artists all on one stage.
🛍️ Dine, shop and WIN — spend at any Haymarket restaurant or shop and SMS your rec...
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