Charlie Nguyen / City of Sydney

36 young artists and their creations are some of the stars of this year’s Sydney Lunar Festival with their inspiring work bringing life and energy to the city. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said that the works of art have been selected from more than 600 entries and will be key features of the Sydney Lunar Festival, which runs from January 21 to February 5. Lord Mayor Moore explained that the shortlisted art from children aged 6 to 12 years old will feature on illuminated plinths which will bring vibrant colour to the newly pedestrianised George Street. They’ll also feature a short hop away on Dixon Street along the mall and in the windows of some businesses.
“The Sydney Lunar Festival is the largest outside Asia, and these gorgeous artworks will be a memorable addition to this special celebration,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore commented “The illustrations are wonderful and highlight how many talented young people we have right across the city, who are using their culture to create works of art to help us ring in the Lunar New Year. I am so pleased to be welcoming people back into the city after a challenging few years. This is a hugely important event on Sydney’s cultural calendar as it brings communities together, as well as providing economic benefits.”




The Year of the Rabbit symbolises peace and the young artists are hoping for a healthy, fun and fulfilled 2023 with more time with family and friends. One budding illustrator hopes to learn how to master the monkey bars on his own.
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