The air is filled with excitement and joy as the Chinese in Singapore are busily preparing for the coming of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival or the Chinese New Year, this annual celebration holds great significance in the Chinese culture. It is a time when family member come together and bond over conversation and traditional food.
Each year is symbolised by one of the twelve animals that make up the Chinese zodiac. Lunar Year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, specifically the Wooden Dragon. In Chinese culture, the sign of the Dragon symbolizes power, strength, and good fortune.
The Chinese New Year falls on 10 Feb 2024, Saturday. The following Sunday, 11 February 2024 and Monday, 12 February 2024 are public holidays in Singapore. Go visit your Chinese friends this extended weekend and have fun!
In the weeks preceding Chinese New Year, numerous events take place for the Chinese to prepare and celebrate the festival. Come join them!
1. Dahlia Dreams 2024
Enjoy the full bloom in Gardens by the Bay’s. This year’s Chinese New Year floral display showcases a 7-metre tall dragon that stretches over 15 metres. It was made up of thousand of dahlias in different shapes, sizes and colors, fresh and preserved. Further enhancing the dragon theme is a towering dragon sculpture made out of hardwood and recycled steel, a creation of British-born sculptor James Doran-Webb. This masterful artwork is the newest addition to his zodiac character series in Flower Dome.
Four colourful dragon lanterns add to this joyous event, each symbolising the four elements namely metal, water, fire and earth. The display also features a scene that translates into “carps leap over the dragon gate”, a metaphor for courage and the pursuit of greatness.
When: 9am to 9pm, 19 January to 25 February 2024
Where: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
How to get there: 20 mins’ walk from our Residence https://maps.app.goo.gl/U4VcYiJdDNE2Dbut6
Admission: Singaporeans SGD 12 (adult), SGD 8 (children and seniors); Non-residents SGD 32 (adult), $18 (children)
For more information, please visit https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/dahlia-dreams-2024.html
2. River Hongbao 2024
The River Hongbao is a highly-anticipated event which is an exciting blend of Chinese history and culture.
The famous Gardens by the Bay will host an amazing 140-meter-long dragon lantern display to celebrate the Year of the Dragon which is a representation of strength, power, and good fortune. Thirty eight-meter-long firecrackers will be on show during the occasion, adding even more grandeur and excitement to the Chinese New Year festival.
The River Hongbao event, which is well-known for its majesty and energy, is welcoming everyone to join in the fun by providing free entrance.
When: 6:30pm to 10:30pm on 8 February 2024, 6:30pm to 12:15am on 9 February 2024, 2:30pm to 10:30pm on 10-17 February 2024
Where: Gardens by the Bay
How to get there: 20 mins’ walk from our Residence https://maps.app.goo.gl/U4VcYiJdDNE2Dbut6
Admission: Free
For more information, please visit https://riverhongbao.sg/event-info/
3. Chingay Parade Singapore 2024: Blossom
Blossom is the theme for this year Chingay, a colourful costume and masquerade parade. The Chingay Parade 2024 aims to bring like-minded individuals together to bond and build a sense of community.
The flowers scattered during the parade signifies unity, togetherness and an appreciation for talents. The Chingay showcases an array of costumes and special effects. Flowers will be taking centre stage as the vibrant and versatile motif.
A 230-meter interactive floor projection will be available for visitors to fully immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and visuals of the beautiful Chingay Garden. Visit PAssionArts Street to witness art in its purest form and find an ideal location for taking pictures.
Art installations made of recycled materials by students in primary and secondary schools nwill be displayed. Do not miss any of these at the Chingay Parade!
When: 8pm, 23-24 February 2024
Where: F1 Pit Building
How to get there: 8 mins’ drive from our Residence https://maps.app.goo.gl/U4VcYiJdDNE2Dbut6
Admission: 23 February 2024 ticket ranges from SGD 20-50 on 23 February 2024 and SGD 20-60 on 24 February 2024 excluding booking fee and depending on the seat location. PAssion Card Members get to enjoy a 20% discount.
For more information, please visit https://www.chingay.gov.sg/tickets/
4. Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration 2024
Our Chinatown Chinese New Year 2024 features vibrant performances and activities with the theme of: Soaring Into The Auspicious Dragon Year”.
Experience the Chinese culture and history through fairs, street light up ceremony, lion dance competition, stage performances, lantern adoptions and countdown celebration.
Please refer to the below for all of Chinatown’s events:
Soaring Into the Auspicious Dragon Year: Schedule
Festive Fair @ People’s Park
When: 10am to 10pm, 11 January to 9 February 2024
Where: Open Space in front of People’s Park Complex
How to get there: 2.2km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/Park+Rd,+People’s+Park+Complex,+Singapore/@1.280428,103.8452802,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da19737659b051:0xd66c32e0f666cc0!2m2!1d103.842484!2d1.2841947!3e0?entry=ttu
Festive Fair
When: 10am to 10pm, 19 January to 9 February 2024
Where: Chinatown area – Sago Street, Smith Street, Temple Street, Trengganu Street, Pagoda Street
How to get there: 1.9km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/Sago+St,+Singapore/@1.2814398,103.8463173,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da1972d0deeea3:0x6513a1ce81a320f7!2m2!1d103.8439907!2d1.2818059!3e0?entry=ttu
Street Light-Up
When: 7pm to 12am (6am on CNY Day 1), 19 January to 9 March 2024
Where: Chinatown area – New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road , Upper Cross Street
How to get there: 1.8km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/New+Bridge+Rd,+Singapore/@1.282044,103.8459853,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da197370544157:0xaf3357d548998f55!2m2!1d103.8429608!2d1.2835963!3e0?entry=ttu
Lion Dance Competition
When: 6pm, 27-28 January 2024
Where: Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre
Hot to get there: 2.3km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/Kreta+Ayer+Road,+Kreta+Ayer+People’s+Theatre+%E7%89%9B%E8%BD%A6%E6%B0%B4%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%91%E5%89%A7%E5%9C%BA,+Singapore/@1.282044,103.8456562,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da1972ee22b7f3:0xc526703c7a42e408!2m2!1d103.8426913!2d1.2813744!3e0?entry=ttu
Weekend Stage Shows
When: 6pm to 9pm, 27-28 January and 3-4 February 2024
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How to get there: 1.9km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/Banda+Street,+Kreta+Ayer+Square,+Singapore/@1.2814398,103.8463173,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da1972dc6ec6c9:0x96ba0ff6e0aac8e4!2m2!1d103.8437368!2d1.2816431!3e0?entry=ttu
Countdown Party
When: 10pm, 9 February 2024
Where: Kreta Ayer Square
How to get there: 1.9km drive
MAP https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Marina+Boulevard,+Aurealis+Serviced+Residence,+The+Sail,+Singapore/Banda+Street,+Kreta+Ayer+Square,+Singapore/@1.2814398,103.8463173,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x31da199d2a1a2d39:0xc6bbcf2157bf15a2!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da190e45158f97:0x89321e1a50217f0!2m2!1d103.8526799!2d1.2813619!1m5!1m1!1s0x31da1972dc6ec6c9:0x96ba0ff6e0aac8e4!2m2!1d103.8437368!2d1.2816431!3e0?entry=ttu
Lantern Adoption
When: 22 February to 3 March 2024
For more details about the Lantern Adoption, please check https://www.facebook.com/chinatown.festivals
Lunar New Year reminds us of the importance of family and community. It’s a time when Chinese gather to share laughter, create lasting memories and strengthen bonds that transcend time and mark new beginnings.
We wish you and your family a prosperous Lunar New Year filled with joy and abundance!
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