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Celebrating two cultures for Lunar New Year

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Jason Wing and Maddison Gibbs Credit: Jennifer Scherer

Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of culture.


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Lunar New Year festivities will officially begin this week, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. One of the most important cultural celebrations for many east and south-east Asian communities, it is observed by more than a quarter of the world’s population. For artist Jason Wing with both Chinese and Aboriginal ancestry, it’s a time for reflection — his work offers an exploration and celebration of culture.



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