![]() ![]() Whanganui’s two other sister cities are Toowoomba (Queensland, Australia) and Nagaizumi-cho (Japan). Whanganui has had a formal sister city relationship with Lijiang, in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan, since 2019. Whanganui District Council’s customer services group manager, Marianne Cavanagh, says the council is supporting Lanterns on the Awa to honour its relationship with its Chinese sister city, Lijiang. She says ox-themed decorations have been sent from China especially for the event, as 2021 is the Year of the Ox in the Chinese zodiac calendar. There will be demonstrations of various Chinese arts and crafts that are usually displayed to celebrate the return of light and warmth to the earth,” Jan McLeod says. “Traditional Lantern Festival foods will be on sale. Local wushu martial artists in taiji (tai chi) and other disciplines will demonstrate their skills. Students from Shirley McDouall School of Dance have prepared a classical Chinese piece. International students from Whanganui Collegiate and Confucius Classroom students from Whanganui High School will present music. Jan McLeod from the New Zealand China Friendship Society says Lanterns on the Awa is a real community event, with something for everyone. The lantern festival is usually held in February, 15 days after the Chinese New Year festivities, but this year it has been moved to May because of COVID-19 alert levels. The event is organised by the Whanganui branch of the New Zealand China Friendship Society. The Chinese lantern festival will be held on the banks of the Whanganui River on Saturday,, from 5.00pm to 9.30pm. Application for a building consent exemptionĪ magical night of family, food, culture and lights awaits visitors to Lanterns on the Awa, which is being supported by Whanganui District Council.Apply for a Code Compliance Certificate.Apply for a Land Information Memorandum (LIM).Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours.Social Housing Council activity and relationships.Civil Defence & Emergency Management Sub-menu.Whanganui District Council Holdings Ltd.Central government reforms - the impact on councils Sub-menu.About Whanganui District Council Sub-menu.Te Awa Tupua - Whanganui River Settlement.If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to anyone diagnosed/showing symptoms of COVID-19 within the past 14 days, PLEASE STAY AT HOME. Tickets are good for one use at the specified date and timeslot on the ticket. Stay on the clearly marked trail at all times.ĭo not touch pumpkins, lights and displays.Īll guests, including children 3+ years old, must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are necessary for anyone over the age of 3.Īll sales are final and promotions and discounts cannot be added retroactively. Prices include admission for one adult or child. You will need to have your ticket printed off or pulled up on your phone to present at the admission gate. The trail will take approximately 45 min to walk through. There are possible areas of low lighting, no light, uneven surfaces, variable terrain and slippery surfaces. Trail is a paved path.īy attending this event, you are entering the Jack O’Lantern World Walk at your own risk. Lights turn off 1 hour after last entry time. You must arrive within 15 minutes after your selected start time on your ticket.
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