Key Points
- Australia now boasts some of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia, which experts say contributes to the Australia's identity as a multicultural nation.
- 2024 is the year of the dragon, which is considered special as it's the only mythological creature among the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
- While traditions differ across the east Asian diaspora, it's often customary to wear red, make dumplings or give money in red packets or envelopes.
