The cheeky Ratrobats will come to life in augmented reality on the interactive live screen.
To celebrate the Year of the Rat, World Square will present an artistic program that will take Lunar New Year celebrations to grand heights next year with the high-flying The Ratrobats.
Inspired by the ancient tradition of Chinese acrobats and performers, World Square has designed and created a troupe of eight larger-than-life ‘Rats’ that will show off their acrobatic skills from Monday January 13 to Sunday February 16.
Internationally acclaimed cultural ambassador Claudia Chan Shaw returns to World Square to curate the 2020 Lunar New Year program following on from her popular debut, Three (Not So) Little Pigs, with the higly amusing and interactive display.
As an Associated Event of the Sydney Lunar Festival, World Square will also host an immersive augmented reality experience and a traditional lion dance on poles as part of their Year of the Rat celebrations.
The mischievous Ratrobats will take pride of place at the CBD retail destination, standing in good company with other festival installations across Circular Quay and Haymarket.
The first of 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, The Year of the Rat is recognised as the start of the lunar calendar cycle with people born under this sign seen as optimistic, energetic and likable by all – much like World Square’s acrobatic stars.
Made from hard-coated sculpted polystyrene and dressed in brightly coloured costumes, each of the friendly 2.5m high ‘Rats’ appear in a different pose.
While the Master Rat welcomes visitors to World Square, performing Rats are scattered across the precinct – see Red Ratty doing a handstand, Mr Whirligig balancing pinwheels The Juggler balancing on a unicycle, and The Daredevil suspended high above the Square.
Take a seat and get up close to one Mr Selfie to grab the perfect selfie to share on social or join in the fun and mimic the playful poses of The Twins.
The cheeky Ratrobats will come to life in augmented reality on the interactive live screen from January 31 – that’s when the fun really begins.
Bringing good luck and prosperity to all, World Square will host the renowned Jin Wu Koon when they perform the traditional Plucking of the Greens and traditional Lion Dance on Poles.
An all-Asian affair, the culinary delights at World Square are also not to be missed, from Arisun and Abb Air Thai to Din Tai Fung and the Taste of Shanghai, visitors are spoilt for choice.
There’s also Hokkaido Pafu, and new additions Gami Chicken and Yayoi so stay tuned for details of special retailer offers available during Lunar New Year.
