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Celebrate Chinese New Year!
New Caledonia is proud of its diverse ethnic and cultural heritage and is home to a thriving Asian community. An excellent reason for celebrating the Lunar New Year with verve and style. Let's welcome in the Year of the Wood Goat! Food, culture, history, the art of wellness... many Asian traditions and influences are woven into the daily lives of the New Ca le donia n pe ople, creating a subtle and intriguing blend of Asia and the Pacific guaranteed to charm visitors.
in a colour ful district where strings of lanterns swing over the street and the shops are full of enticing displays. You'll also find lots of stores offering souvenirs of New Ca l e d o n i a : te e - s h i r t s , towels, bedspreads, Mother Hubbard dresses and more...
The Year of the Goat Exotic Chinatown Take a short stroll from Place des Cocotiers and you'll find yourself
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19 February is the first day of the Year of the Wood Goat. What image does the C hine s e N ew Ye a r
In Nouméa for just a few hours? Shops, museums, beaches, beauty spots… turn to p. 6 for all the best tips.
festival conjure up for you? Most people people think of the Chinese horoscope, feasting, dragon dances and fireworks. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, heralding the start of spring and new life. Goat people are said to be talented, amiable and generous and Goat years are associated with inspiration and creativity so if you've always longed to express your ar tistic side, this is the time to give full rein to your hidden talents!
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FRI. 13 FEB. Exotic Asian buffet at Le Surf Hotel. From 7 p.m. Tel 28 66 88 THURS. 19 FEB. Festive Chinese New Year buffet dinner at Hanoï Beach. From 7 p.m. Tel 26 18 02 FRI. 20 FEB. French and Asian savours for a buffet at Nouvata Parc Hotel featuring a colourful Unicorn Dance. From 7.30 p.m. Tel 26 22 00 THURS. 26 FEB. Chinese New Year Downtown Thursday in Nouméa's "Chinatown" Asian District. From 4.30 p.m.
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