Lunar New Year
One of the most elaborate celebration on the island that falls in January or February depending on the Chinese lunar calendar which is celebrated for 15 days. Traditionally, the New Year is welcomed with dragon and lion dances and parades. During this period, the streets of Chinatown come alive with traditional Bazaar full of mouth-watering goodies and colorful seasonal flowers. Other highlights include Singapore River Hong Bao that features a variety show with regional and local artists performance, complete with fireworks, merchant kiosks and hawker stalls; and Chingay Parade - Singapore's grandest street festival blends traditional favorites like stilt-walkers, lion dancers and decorative floats with cultural performances from foreign countries.
Singapore Food Festival
An excellent occasion to savor delectable local, internationals and 'new' Asia-Singapore cuisine whipped up in hawker centers and gourmet restaurants.
Singapore Arts Festival
Presenting an eclectic mix of dance, drama and music from around the world in June.
National Day Celebrations
The annual National Day Parade on 9th August promises a fun-filled occasion complete with cultural dances and fireworks galore.
Great Singapore Sale
An island wide extravaganza from May till July, the Great Singapore Sale is biggest annual sale in Singapore abuzz with attractive offers, tempting rewards and exciting events.
WOMAD (World of Music, Arts & Dance)
Since 1998, Singapore has introduced more than one hundred and sixty of the world's great artists to the island and the festival is recognised as one of the country's premier annual lifestyle events.
Mooncake Festival
The Mild-autumn Festival, celebrated when the moon is at its fullest in September, is a time for Chinese of all ages to display their most colorful lanterns. Folklore tells of how the Chinese sent secret messages placed in mooncakes to help overthrows the tyrannical Yuan Dynasty in the 14th century. Since then, mooncakes have become a special delicacy for this season.
Hari Raya Light
The Muslims observe daylight fasting during the month of Ramadan. The end of Ramadan is celebrated in grand fashion, as it is an important time to renew family ties. A 'pasar malam' (night market) springs up in Geylang Serai selling Malay delicacies, household goods, clothing and other festive items.
Deepavali
Little India in Serangoon Road will be decorated with lights, garlands and colorful arches during Deepavali - the Hindu Festival of Lights which celebrates the triumph of good over evil in November
Christmas Light-up
The famous Orchard Road is transformed into a fairyland of lights to usher in Christmas and the New Year with one of the longest light-ups in the world.
Things to See and Do in Singapore