At the Darby Street Festival, we welcomed Lunar New Year 2025 with an atmosphere filled with colour, excitement, and cultural pride.
The street came alive with vibrant decorations inspired by Vietnamese traditions — from symbolic red lanterns to festive motifs representing luck, prosperity, and happiness.
Throughout the celebration, we shared the flavours of Vietnam with the community through traditional dishes lovingly prepared to honour our culinary roots.
Families gathered around warm bowls, friends bonded over familiar tastes, and many experienced Vietnamese New Year flavours for the very first time.
What made the celebration truly special was the sense of togetherness.
Children laughed as they explored the festival, parents captured joyful moments, and visitors from all backgrounds joined us in honouring the beauty of Vietnamese culture.
It was a day filled not only with food and festivity, but with connection — reminding us why cultural traditions matter and how they bring people closer.
The Darby Street Festival was more than an event; it was a bridge between heritage and community.
We were proud to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 here in Newcastle, and even prouder to share the heart of Vietnam with everyone who joined us.