Sydney's Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian and Malaysian communities will be represented at the free Lunar Spectacular Show at Sydney's iconic Circular Quay.
An outdoor stage will be set up close to the Overseas Passenger Terminal along the Sydney Harbour foreshore, which will feature an eclectic mix of traditional and modern dance groups, cultural stories and martial arts displays from February 1-3.
And, to welcome in the new year, 15 "roving pigs" will spread good luck and wishes for prosperity through the crowds.
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the entertainment for the festival reflected Sydney's diverse communities.
"This year, our Sydney Lunar Festival brings together more communities than ever before to join together in ringing in the Year of the Pig," she said.
“There's something for everyone in the line-up, from traditional fan dances to hip hop performances,” Cr Moore added.
Here are some performances to look out for:
Chinese community
The Hills Chinese Women’s Association will take the audience on a journey to old Shanghai with performers dressed in traditional "qipao" dresses telling the story of old Shanghai women through a traditional Chinese fan dance.
The art and tradition of the Chinese fan dance represent beauty, grace and delicateness.
Vietnamese community
A group of children from Fairfield will perform the "Loving Vietnamese Lantern dance" – "Yêu cây đèn cù", which is performed during the Lunar Festival to celebrate the joyful start of a new year and welcome health, happiness and good luck.
After the dance, the performers let go of their lanterns which drift off into the air in a scene of colour and light.
Japanese community
Sydney Soran Dance Troupe will perform the Soran Bushi dance, a famous folk dance from northern Japan.
The Soran Bushi was traditionally performed to encourage local fishermen in their catch, with the dance movements depicting crashing waves and fishermen pulling in nets and ropes.
Korean community
Sydney Chinese New Year Festival 2018 Source: Damian Shaw / City of Sydney
A group of Korean drummers will perform the Arang Go-Go Jang-gu, a traditional Korean rhythm played on the jang-gu – an hourglass-shaped drum with two ends covered in animal skin.
The two drum heads produce sounds of different pitch and timbre, representing the harmony of man and woman.
Thai community
Sydney Chinese New Year Festival 2018 Source: Damian Shaw / City of Sydney
A performance of the graceful and interpretative Serng Pong Laang dance will showcase the folk dance of northern Thailand.
The Serng Pong Laang is closely intertwined with the beliefs, traditions and customs of Thailand.
Indonesian community
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: City of Sydney CNY18 Guide Dogs and Delegation on February 24, 2016. Source: Damian Shaw / City of Sydney
Nusantara Sydney Dance troupe will perform the Betawi Mask dance, a theatrical performance of Betawi people in Jakarta that blends music, dance and singing.
With performers wearing trademark masks, the dance is thought to ward off bad luck and is often performed at celebratory events.
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Source: Damian Shaw / City of Sydney
