By Victoria Stone-Meadows
Dandenong Market saw in the Luna New Year with a bang this year as the whole community came out to usher in the year of the Rooster.
The market was alive with dance, music, food and people from 10am on Sunday 29 January as the celebrations went underway.
The family friendly and free event was open to all in the community with all kinds of traditional street foods and entertainment on offer.
There was even a special live cooking demonstration with chef, presenter, and specialist food consultant Tim Hollands.
About 24,000 people came to the market for the celebrations and Dandenong Market Marketing Manager Briony Walker said it couldn’t have been a better day.
“It was really wonderful and it’s important for us to celebrate these events because we are the home of cultural celebrations,” she said.
“We are one of the most multicultural hubs in Dandenong and the Luna New Year Festival was a really great day.”
“We are thankful for the performers, food traders, and everyone that came along.”
