See in Chinese New Year in Melbourne

Anyone heading to Melbourne is in for a treat if they head to the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Travellers taking flights to Melbourne could be in for a treat if they head along to the city's Chinese New Year celebrations.

Taking place in China Town on January 29th 2012, the celebrations will herald in the start of the year of the dragon in the ancient calendar.

As well as the exciting street performances and delicious foods on offer from stands along the roads, there will also be the amazing sight of the Chinese dragon.

Carried by 80 people, the Dai Loong is 92 metres long and it is considered lucky to touch the dragon as it passes by.

The city's celebration is known to be one of the largest in the country, with people from all backgrounds coming out to enjoy the colourful celebrations.

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Sydney to host huge Chinese New Year celebrations

Sydney is set to kick off Chinese New Year in style with a huge party to mark the event.

Travellers on flights to Sydney could be treated to some of the most exciting Chinese New Year celebrations they have ever seen as the city is planning a huge event this year.

City authorities have pledged this year's event on January 20th 2012 will be the biggest of its kind seen outside of China.

The City of Sydney Council announced there will be a total of 80 events taking place around the city to mark the start of the year of the dragon.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore explained the celebrations also have an important message this year as the event will promote the plight of the endangered komodo dragon.

To raise awareness, the events will be held in collaboration with the Taronga Foundation.

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