Lunar New Year has become a widely anticipated annual event in the Australian cultural calendar, enjoyed by locals and international visitors alike.
This year – the Year of the Pig – will launch with a celebration to remember across Australia with nearly 1 million people to visit The Star alone during the two week period.
THE NUMBERS:
- The Star takes a look at the amount of food to be consumed in their venues during Lunar New Year
TOTAL AUSTRALIA:
CRABS | 2000 KG CONSUMED |
BARRAMUNDI | 1,500 KG CONSUMED |
LOBSTERS | 820 KG CONSUMED |
OYSTERS | 118,8000 INDIVIDUAL PIECES |
PRAWNS | 130,400 INDIVIDUAL PRAWNS |
WAGYU BEEF | 10000 KG CONSUMED PIECES |
DUMPLINGS | 62,000 INDIVIDUAL PIECES |
PEAKING DUCKS | 1,5000 KG CONSUMED |
NOODLES | 6,600 KG CONSUMED |
PORK BELLY | 2030 KG CONSUMED |
FRUIT | 6,900 KG CONSUMED |
CORAL TROUT | 310 KG CONSUMED |