Piggy Central for Lunar New Year

This February, Melbourne Central will become piggy-central with giant flying pigs, a dumpling eating contest and FREE pig-themed treats up for grabs to welcome the Year of the Pig.

From 1 February, pigs will fly at Melbourne Central to welcome the Lunar New Year and bespoke edible Year of the Pig-inspired creations will be on offer absolutely FREE.

On Tuesday 5 of February, the centre will also host a dumpling eating competition to herald the new year. Across multiple rounds, participants will be put to a test, with the first to demolish 20 dumplings winning an $88 voucher to Lilong by Taste of Shanghai, Melbourne Central.

WHAT: A flying pig installation, dumpling eating contest and free piggy treats
WHERE: Melbourne Central
WHEN:
o Flying pigs installation: Friday 1 - Sunday 10 February
o Dumpling eating competition: Tuesday 5 February from 4pm
o Pig-themed treats: Tuesday 5 - Sunday 10 February
WHERE: Melbourne Central, corner of Swanston and LaTrobe Street, Melbourne