PRESS RELEASE
11th January 2010

Come celebrate the Year of the Tiger 2010!

Over 100,000 Chinese people now live in Auckland and play a significant role in shaping the cultural, economic and creative life of the city. Auckland Chinese Community Centre Inc has been holding the Chinese New Year Festival and Market Day at ASB Showgrounds for more than 20 years, attracting over 20,000 people every year. The festival will be held on 13th February this year.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2010 is the Year of the Metal Tiger, which begins on 14th February 2010 and ends on 2nd February 2011. The Tiger is the third sign in the cycle of Chinese Zodiac and is a sign of courage. Some celebrities born in the Year of the Tiger include Demi Moore, Hilary Swank, Jodie Foster, Marilyn Monroe, Penélope Cruz, Queen Elizabeth II and Tom Cruise.

“There will be indoor and outdoor activities at the Showgrounds, ranging from cultural performances to food stalls. There will be bouncing castle for the little ones and a special prize draw with a chance to win two returns trips to Hong Kong,” says Kai Luey, the Event Organiser.

“Another very popular attraction is the sampling of exotic and traditional Chinese delicacies and food from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and other Asian countries from over 50 outdoor hot food stalls,” adds Luey.

“This is a very popular event for both young and the not so young to enjoy. It is a firmly established day in Auckland’s cultural event calendar. We have the privilege of the Governor General or the Prime Minister officially opening the event every year.”

This community event is open to all and admission is free for what promises to be a day of colour and spectacle. You can experience the excitement and the pageantry, sights, sounds and smells of a Chinese New Year celebration right in the heart of Auckland.

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