Enchanting Singapore Festivals:
When, Where and How to See Them
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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...
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Janurary-February 2009
26-27 January 09 - Chinese New Year
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30-31 January 09 - Chingay Parade
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- History: started off as a procession to celebrate Chinese New Year.
- Today: Singapore's biggest street parade. Local and international performers.
- More about Chingay 2009.
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8 February 09 - Thaipusam Festival
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- Probably the most amazing of all Singapore festivals.
- Fish hooks, skewers, and a 20kg kavadi on the devotee.
- More about Thaipusam 2009
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August-September 2009
9 Aug 09 - Singapore National Day
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19 Sep 09 to 17 Oct 09 - Singapore Lantern Festival
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- 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.
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Likely the first week of Sep 09 - Singapore Lion Dance Championship
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Month leading up to 20 Sep 09 - Ramadan & Hari Raya Puasa
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- 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.
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October 2009
Month leading up to 17 Oct 09 - Deepavali, The Festival of Lights
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- 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.
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November-December 2009
27 Nov 09 - Hari Raya Haji
Head down to any mosque. Watch the lambs being slaughtered according to Muslim customs. Much of the meat is given to the poor.
Mid Nov 2009 to 2 Jan 2010 - A Tropical Christmas in Singapore
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Christmas in Singapore 2009
- Must see! Christmas Light Up on Orchard Road.
- Week leading to 25 Dec 08. Free performances by churches. Various spots on Orchard Road.
- See why visitors see this more than other Singapore festivals.
Photos of Light Up
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- More tips on hotels, freebies, etc.
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