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A Quick Guide to Singapore Festivals

3 major racial groups. Countless traditional beliefs and religions.

No wonder there are so many Singapore festivals.

When, where and how. Here's the lowdown on major festivals in Singapore...

[Jan-Feb 2012] [Aug-Sep 2012]
[October 2012] [Nov-Dec 2012]

23-24 January 2012 - Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year in Singapore 2012 - The Updated Guide is here!

• Chinese New Bazaar @ Chinatown
  
  
• Street Performances
  
  
• River Hong Bao Carnival @ Marina Bay
  
  
• Chinese New Year Fireworks
  
  
• Sentosa Flower Festival

• History: started off as a procession to celebrate Chinese New Year.
  
  
• Today: Singapore's biggest street parade. Local and international performers.
  
  
• More about Chingay 2012.

• Probably the most amazing of all Singapore festivals.
  
  
• Fish hooks, skewers, and a 20kg kavadi on the devotee.
  
  
• More about Thaipusam 2012.

• Aerobatics by by the Air Force's F16s
  
  
• Surprises at Marina Bay!
  
  
• No tickets? Check out these spots to enjoy Singapore National Day.
  
  
• Spectacular fireworks:
  [National Day fireworks]
  [Singapore Fireworks Festival]

• Soak in the spirit of the Muslim fasting month at Kampong Glam.
  
  
• Bazaar & food stalls. Break fast time.
  
  
• Check out the Sultan Mosque at sundown. Enchanting.

• Has its origin in the Mid-autumn Festival in China.
  
  
• More appropriately called the Lantern Festival in equatorial Singapore.
  
  
• Some tips on how to enjoy the Singapore Lantern Festival.

• Nightly for a week in September 2012 @ Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza (Orchard Road).
  
  (Exact dates to be advised nearer the event.)
  
  
• More about the Singapore Lion Dance Championship.

• Head down to Little India during the Deepavali Light Up.
  
  
• Get your hand henna-painted. Take a trishaw through Little India. Try a wonderful vegetatian restaurant.
  
  
• Wander into the Sri Veerama Kaliamman Temple to see Hindus prepare for Deepavali.
  
  
• Browse interesting wares at the Deepavali Night Bazaar at Campbell Lane.

Christmas in Singapore 2012

• Must see! Christmas Light Up on Orchard Road.
  
  
• Week leading to 25 Dec 2012. Free performances by churches. Various spots on Orchard Road.
  
  
• More visitors come during this season than any other Singapore festivals.
  
  Photos of Light Up:
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• More tips on hotels, freebies, etc.