Celebrate Chinese New Year with Skycity
Tuesday 20 January 2009, 2:36PM
By SKYCITY
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SKYCITY Auckland is the place to celebrate Chinese New Year this February with the Sky Tower lighting up red from January 25 until February 14.
The Spectacular acrobatic troupe Hebei Acrobatic Troupe and Magic Group perform direct from China as headline entertainment act, alongside themed decorations and a packed schedule of performances that come together to celebrate The Year of the Ox.
From Sunday, January 25 until Monday, February 10, between 7-8pm each night, free entertainment for the whole family will take place in SKYCITY’s Atrium - stunning acrobatic talent including lion dances, hula hoop skills, traditional ceremonies, firecrackers and people-juggling will - dazzle and delight!
SKYCITY Chief Executive Nigel Morrison says the celebrations will appeal to young and old.
``SKYCITY is excited to be involved in important community events such as Chinese New Year, providing thrilling experiences to our visitors. Our Chinese New Year celebrations will have wide appeal for both Chinese and non-Chinese audiences alike, and I’m delighted that SKYCITY will play a part in marking the beginning of the Year of the Ox.’’
SKYCITY’s Atrium and Chinese restaurant Ming Court will be themed with Chinese New Year decorations from Sunday, January 25 and will offer exceptional Chinese New Year menus. Diners will receive special lantern scratch tickets offering the chance to win prizes including dining vouchers, cash prizes, and hotel accommodation.
For further information on all entertainment please visit: www.skycityauckland.co.nz.
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Notes for Editors:
Why is the Sky Tower red? At Chinese New Year celebrations people wear red clothes, decorate with poems on red paper, and give children ‘lucky money’ in red envelopes. Red symbolises fire, which according to legend can drive away bad luck.