Chinese New Year (China Town)
Chinese New Year (China Town)
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Gong Xi Fa Cai! (May the New Year bring you fortune and good luck!) Prepare yourself to be immersed in a sea of red and golden hues, as Singapore's Chinatown takes the lead in ushering in the traditional Chinese New Year! Witness the street markets coming to life with goodies such as decorative ornaments on sale; and be prepared to queue for hours for the yummy New Year snack 'bah kwa' (barbecued sliced pork). The crowds thicken by the day as the city counts down to the party – and it is the only time of the year that the authorities allow the use of firecrackers in Singapore. It's definitely worth the jostle to experience the festive flavour upfront, and the crowd favourite which has to be the unique New Year lanterns, which represent the animal zodiac of the Chinese New Year.
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wang2383
Longjing, Taichung70,644 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Chinatown is a famous Chinatown in Singapore. February 9, 2024 is the Lunar New Year's Eve. When we came in the morning, we saw many shops selling Spring Festival couplets, candies, cookies and flowers for the occasion. We heard that there would be New Year celebrations in the evening, so we came back in the evening. Once, I saw the lanterns that fit the occasion, especially the dragon-shaped lanterns that occupied the entire road separation island. It was very spectacular and beautiful. The entire China Town in Chinatown is crowded with people and filled with a happy New Year atmosphere. The midnight dragon dance and firecrackers are also quite special. It’s great to feel the Chinese New Year atmosphere here.
Written 15 March 2024
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Lyn
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Jan 2020
A lot of great items to buy at a reasonable cost! We went there in the afternoon. The place was a bit crowded. There were some restaurants too. We didn't stay for long since we're leaving in the evening. It was great having to visit such a good place with friendly people.
Written 7 February 2020
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Victoria, Australia87,439 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Our first visit to Singapore and we were recommended to join the festivities for the Chinese New Year .... so we caught a cab from our hotel to China town. The crowds were as clustered as tight as a bunch of bananas... which is appropriate considering we were celebrating the Chinese New Year heralding the year of the monkey. It was difficult to get to see the street parade... that I believe the Prime Minister was also attending ( Hopefully with a better viewpoint than ours :) ) The street decorations were enchanting... gorgeous animated monkeys filled the tree displays in the city. It was a pretty incredible way to immerse yourself in the city.
Written 6 February 2016
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Blongtin
Henderson, NV16 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
Best place to enjoy some market local foods if you dare and souvenirs. The temple requires no shoes and a $3 photo permit but a beautiful building. We did this during Chinese New Year and made it more special. Very crowded to get through the narrow streets.
Written 31 January 2016
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beforeyouaccuseme
Edinburgh, UK248 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Wonderful place full of colour and obligatory waving cats - we ate some fab street food and loved strolling the streets taking in the atmosphere, colours and the people!
Written 16 February 2020
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fredhardman
Brisbane, Australia51 contributions
Jan 2012 • Friends
We visited China town on the build up to Chinese New Year and were caught up with the colour and excitment. It was pleasing to see so many locals shopping and getting involved with the festivities. There were great places to eat.
Written 7 February 2012
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Lovebeachyogasurfcoffee
Coffs Harbour, Australia299 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Must go.
Lots of red, decorations every where and the statue of mice.....the Chinese zodiac for 2020
Energetic and authentic .
Lots of food stalls.
Pagoda street is famous for reasonable souvenirs but Smith st and other street was full of fruits, dried nuts and lots other lucky items for Chinese New Year.
The whole town makes people happy.
Lots of red, decorations every where and the statue of mice.....the Chinese zodiac for 2020
Energetic and authentic .
Lots of food stalls.
Pagoda street is famous for reasonable souvenirs but Smith st and other street was full of fruits, dried nuts and lots other lucky items for Chinese New Year.
The whole town makes people happy.
Written 21 January 2020
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Jamilene
Melbourne, Australia18 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
What a disaster! Incorrect information given by locals, no parade, crowds of people and no comms.
Locals advised to be at Chinatown by 5pm onwards, there was supposed to be a parade at 8pm. We waited over an hour and there was nothing! Streets were blocked and nothing had happened. Others waited for over 2 hours to find a spot and nothing!! Extremely disappointed and a waste of time. The police advised that there was a formal celebration on 27 Feb and not on 15 Feb... Disappointing and should have stayed home with my dogs!
Locals advised to be at Chinatown by 5pm onwards, there was supposed to be a parade at 8pm. We waited over an hour and there was nothing! Streets were blocked and nothing had happened. Others waited for over 2 hours to find a spot and nothing!! Extremely disappointed and a waste of time. The police advised that there was a formal celebration on 27 Feb and not on 15 Feb... Disappointing and should have stayed home with my dogs!
Written 15 February 2018
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Louise 🌍TRAVEL BLOGGER🛫
Manchester, UK580 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Very nice place to walk around and very cultural. The lanterns are lovely when lit up at night. The food is good too.
Written 10 December 2017
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Benny Super Shiok Food
Singapore, Singapore553 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
When with wife and Brother-in-law,to this great festivals shopping many goodie to buy and bargains. Many Souvenirs. Cookies; Decorative ;Sweet and dessert to buy especially Chinese cookies.There are are household item like Year of Rooster bed sheet; Pillow with Rooster designed .etc.A must for local & Tourist attractions. Attached photo
Written 1 March 2017
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Hi my sister and i are staying in Singapore for 3 days 23rd may to 26th may what events and special attractions are on at that time ?
Written 4 January 2019
Hi Emmy,
We are planning to celebrate New Chinese Year - February 4, 2019 in Singapore. We have a few questions here. Hopefully you are kind with our questions. Do you recommend us to visit Singapore earlier for shopping before New Chinese Year because of closing stores during holidays? When do they celebrate New Chinese Year on exact date or on a different date for an official ceremony with the parade? What time did they celebrate New Chinese Year when you visited there? Afternoon or at dusk time? Please advise. Thank you!
Written 9 April 2018
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