Happy Year of the Fire Horse

Join us from 21 February 2026 as we celebrate Lunar New Year and the enduring Xiamen–Wellington Sister City relationship.

This year, the Wellington Xiamen Association invites the Wellington community to take part in a series of cultural events that highlight tradition, connection, and shared heritage.

Traditional Tea Ceremony

Wellington Museum
Saturday 21 February | 1:00–2:30pm
📍 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central

Experience the elegance and meaning of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in a historic Wellington setting.

Asian Market

Meet the Wellington Xiamen Association committee and enjoy complimentary Xiamen tea while exploring the vibrant Asian Market.

TSB Arena – Asian Market
Sunday 22 February | 10:30am–5:00pm
📍 4 Queens Wharf, Wellington

Min’nan Food Week at Babaili Restaurant

Celebrate Lunar New Year through food with a special Min’nan-style dining experience, showcasing flavours from Xiamen and the Fujian region

From the 22nd of February, Babaili will present traditional dishes from the Min’Nan – a southern coastal region in the Fujian Province of China – to highlight the culinary heritage of Xiamen and Fujian. The collaboration aims to promote the longstanding sister city relationship between Wellington and Xiamen by fostering cultural
exchange and strengthening community connections through food as part of Lunar New Year celebrations.

Babaili Chinese Restaurant
From Sunday 22 February | Booking direct with Restaurant
📍 278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Phone: 022 491 2780

For more information please email: secretary@wxa.nz or president@wxa.nz