On 19 February, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC, Governor of Tasmania, and Mr. Warner, hosted a reception for the Chinese Community Association of Tasmania, in celebration of Chinese New Year, at Government House. The event was well attended by many community leaders, and those who have supported the various communities and associations in their lunar new year events. #CNY #Dog #GovernmentHouse #Governor

二月十九日，塔州總督尊貴尊敬的凱特．華納教授閣下 (Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AC) 伉儷為塔省華人聯誼會於總督府舉行了農曆新年招待會。各社團領袖及為各農曆慶祝活動貢獻的人員均有出席，與總督同賀新春。 #CNY #Dog #GovernmentHouse #Governor

The 2018 Lunar New Year Festival was held on the Parliament Lawns on 18 February 2018. Hosted by Chinese Community Association of Tasmania, record crowds joined in the festivities, which provides an opportunity for the showcase of Asian cuisine, culture and customs. Congratulations to James Lee and the organising committee of the CCAT Lunar New Year Festival, as well as all volunteers, stallholders and sponsors that contributed to such a successful event. #CNY #Dog #Festival

二月十八日，2018年春節嘉年華假塔州國會草坪舉行。由塔省華人聯誼會舉辦，今年入場人數比過往任何一年都多。多種亞洲美食、傳統羅列，是展示亞洲文化的絕佳機會。 誠摯祝賀李振武主席和塔省華人聯誼會，以及志願者、攤位人員、贊助商造就這一次成功的活動！ #CNY #Dog #Festival #CCAT

The Academy hosted its Chinese New Year banquet at Wrest Point Hobart on 16 February - the first day of the Wu Xu Year (literal interpretation as the Year of the ‘Earth Dog’). People from all walks of life, including politicians, community leaders and volunteers, local and international visitors, as well as new and old friends joined to ring in the new year. While the Year of the Dog is likely to bring challenges, but where there are challenges, there are also opportunities.

二月十六日，戊戌新年大年初一，澳大利亞塔州中國佛教學院於維斯特角大酒店舉行農曆春茗，邀請了各界政經領袖、社區領導及志願者、海內外賓客、新老朋友齊聚一堂，喜迎新春。戊戌年將會為人們帶來挑戰，但挑戰之際也將帶來機會。 特別感謝本地舞蹈團 House of Dance、從悉尼專程南下的 Flamenkisimo Sydney 及鄧杉老師給座上貴賓一場豐富的樂舞盛宴，以及君豪餐廳精心製作的佳餚。 感謝各位貴賓的盛情參與，共享戊戌年大年初一的歡悅。我們對您們的支持，不勝感激！ #CNY #LionDance #ShengYuan #Piano #Banquet #Dog

On 7 February, the official launch for Lunar New Year festivities was held by the Hobart City Council at Salamanca Square. Leaders, members and volunteers from many Chinese communities and associations gathered for a short ceremony, officiated by Acting Lord Mayor of Hobart, Alderman Ron Christie. This marks the official start to preparations for a series of celebrations, including banquets, festivals, and receptions celebrating the Lunar New Year - Year of the Dog. #CNY #HCC

二月七日，霍巴特市政府假薩拉曼卡廣場舉行了〝農曆新年慶祝活動〞的正式啟動儀式。各方華僑社團和協會的僑領、會員、志願者齊聚，由霍市代市長卡士提市議員主持這次簡短的儀式。 這標誌著慶祝戊戌狗年的一系列新年活動－包括餐宴、大型活動、招待會等，正式拉開帷幕！ #CNY #HCC #Dog