16 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Sydney This Year. 

Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism / Mild Promotional Framing

Use of enthusiastic, marketing‑style language that can make offerings seem more exciting or exceptional than neutrally described.

Examples include: - "the city’s pulling out all the stops for the new year." - "The Parramatta Road joint is the spot for exceptionally creative bakes – and the Lunar New Year specials stick to the brief." - "The celebrated Lee Ho Fook chef Victor Liong is hitting the Opera House’s Yallumundi Rooms…" - "Marrickville’s funky vegan bakery is leaning into crossover pastries…" These phrases add a promotional tone and subjective evaluation ("exceptionally creative", "celebrated", "funky") rather than strictly neutral description.

4 suggestions

Replace "the city’s pulling out all the stops for the new year" with a neutral description such as "Sydney is hosting a wide range of events for the new year."

Change "the spot for exceptionally creative bakes" to a more neutral phrase like "known for its creative bakes" or "offers a range of creative bakes" and, if possible, support with a brief factual basis (e.g. awards, long queues, or menu variety).

Replace "The celebrated Lee Ho Fook chef Victor Liong" with "Lee Ho Fook chef Victor Liong" or specify the basis for "celebrated" (e.g. "award‑winning" with reference).

Change "Marrickville’s funky vegan bakery" to a neutral descriptor such as "Marrickville’s vegan bakery" or describe concrete features instead (e.g. "a vegan bakery known for experimental pastries").

Omission of key information (minor, structural)

By nature of being a curated guide, only selected venues and events are included, which can implicitly favor those listed over others not mentioned.

The article lists specific restaurants, bars, and community events (e.g. Hotluck Club x Mecca Coffee, Mimi Wong at Lana, Baker Bleu x Lee Ho Fook, etc.) without clarifying that this is a non‑exhaustive selection. This can create an impression that these are the only or primary ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Sydney, even though many other events likely exist.

3 suggestions

Add a brief disclaimer near the beginning or end such as: "This is a curated selection of events and is not a comprehensive list of all Lunar New Year celebrations in Sydney."

Optionally mention that other community, religious, or family‑oriented celebrations also occur across the city, even if they are not listed in detail.

Clarify selection criteria (e.g. "We’ve highlighted events that are open to the public and have confirmed dates and pricing at time of publication.") to make the curation process more transparent.