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...

[Nov-Dec 08] [Jan-Feb 09]
[Aug-Sep 09] [Oct-Nov 09]



November-December 2008


15 Nov 08 to 2 Jan 09 - A Tropical Christmas in Singapore

Festival in Singapore - Christmas Light Up on Orchard Road.

Christmas in Singapore 2008

  • Must see! Christmas Light Up on Orchard Road.

  • 19-25 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 [2006] [2007]

  • More tips on hotels, freebies, etc.

8 December 08 - 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.

Janurary-February 2009


26-27 January 09 - Chinese New Year

Festival in Singapore - Lanterns in Chinatown during Chinese New Year.


30-31 January 09 - Chingay Parade

Festival in Singapore - Chingay Parade, Dragon Dance.
  • 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.


8 February 09 - Thaipusam Festival

Festival in Singapore - Hindu devotee pierces his cheeks with skewer. Thaipusam Festival.
  • Probably the most amazing of all Singapore festivals.

  • Fish hooks, skewers, and a 20kg kavadi on the devotee.

  • More about Thaipusam 2009


August-September 2009


9 Aug 09 - Singapore National Day

Festival in Singapore - Singapore National Day. F16 aerobatics at Marina Bay.


20 Aug 09 to 17 Sep 09 - Singapore Lantern Festival

Festival in Singapore - Lantern Festival at the Chinese Gardens, Singapore.
  • 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.


Likely the first week of Sep 09 - Singapore Lion Dance Championship

Festival in Singapore - Lion Dance  Championship.


Month leading up to 20 Sep 09 - Ramadan & Hari Raya Puasa

Festival in Singapore - Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam. The hub of Ramadan, Muslim fasting month.
  • 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.


October-November 2009


Month leading up to 15 Nov 09 - Deepavali, The Festival of Lights

Festival in Singapore - Hindu devotee pierces his cheeks with skewer. Deepavali Light Up in Little India Singapore.
  • 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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