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Here's a list of activities to ring in the Year of the Dragon with joy and excitement!
This festive Chinese New Year is sure to be filled with plenty of fun, fanfare, and celebration so read on to find out the best places to go and things to do during this festive period.
And continue to watch this space for more updates on the best CNY 2024 activities for the family!
Singapore's biggest Chinese New Year Festival returns with a whole lineup of exciting programmes!
Highlights include the ever popular lantern displays where more than 20 lantern sets will transform Gardens by the Bay into an enchanting magical garden.
This year's star attraction is the majestic "Prosperous Year of the Dragon" lantern set, a 140-metre long dragon that will be swirling around the Supertrees, alongside the 18-metre tall God of Fortune.
Look out for nightly festive shows where you'll witness performances from Chinese cultural troupes, Getai singers and Mediacorp artistes - all on the main stage at the Supertree Grove.
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Families can have a fun day out at the carnival where you can hop on rides such as bumper cars, flying dumbo, and carousels, or try your hand at some fun carnival games.
Get ready for a delicious feast as the mouth-watering food stalls have returned, so you can satisfy your cravings with your favourite snack.
From savoury to sweet and everything in between, come enjoy the delectable treats available!
Opening hours:
Admission: Free
Locations:
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The Chinatown Street Light-Up returns for the Year of the Dragon!
You can view the light ups from 7pm-12am daily from 19 Jan till 9 Mar 2024 along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road, and Upper Cross Street.
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There will be lots of activities planned for the Lunar New Celebrations as well such as the Countdown Party, Festive Fair, Lion Dance Competition, as well as weekly stage shows.
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Be sure to stop by the Budhha Tooth Relic Temple as well to admire the lantern sets of the Dragon and other animals in the Chinese Zodiac.
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Chinatown Street Light-Up: 19 Jan - 9 Mar 2024
Festive Fair at People's Park: 11 Jan - 9 Feb, 10am-10pm, open space in front of People's Park Complex
Festive Fair: 19 Jan - 9 Feb, 6pm-10pmSago Street, Smith Street, Pagoda St/,Trengganu St, Temple St
Countdown Party: 9 Feb, 10pm, Kreta Ayer Square
Weekly Stage Shows: 27-28 Jan, 3-4 Feb, 6pm-9pm, Kreta Ayer Square
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Universal Studios gets ready to usher in the new year with festive meet and greets, dragon dances, a DreamWorks Lunar Light Up, and an auspicious cherry blossom street lines with beautiful cherry blossom trees.
Take awesome pictures in meet and greets with Illumination's Minions, DreamWorks Animation's Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss and Kitty, as well as Alex, King Julian, and Gloria from Madagascar.
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Sesame Street’s Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar, and Abby will join in the fun too, all dressed in their festive best.
This year's Soar Into Fun event will also feature a DreamWorks Lunar Light Up, where you can step into an illuminated world and capture those insta-worthy pics with lanterns inspired by characters from DreamWorks' films such as Kung Fu Panda 4, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar.
Make sure you stop by Optimus Prime and Megatron, who will be offering you their Chinese New Year greetings in Mandarin!
Then get ready for an exciting live show with Po, Tigress, and Elder Lao Lao on their quest to find the next Dragon Warrior and save the Lunar New Year celebrations.
Date: 27 Jan - 25 Feb 2024
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the S.E.A. Aquarium amidst festive aqua-themed decorations and 100,000 marine animals.
Discover 4 auspicious animals including the weedy sea dragon which is like a real-life version of the mythical Chinese dragon.
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Singapore's only Underwater Dragon Dance will also be back!
Before you head home, don't forget to capture some memorable photo moments in meet-and-greets with the lovable Manta Mascots.
Date: 26 Jan - 25 Feb 2024
Underwater Dragon Dance: 3:30pm daily
Meet and Greet with the manta mascots: 1:30pm and 4pm (weekdays), 1:30pm, 3pm, 4pm (weekends and public holidays)
Location: S.E.A. Aquarium
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Gardens by the Bay's popular Chinese New Year floral display is back from 19 Jan!
This year, a 7m-tall and 15-m long dragon takes centrestage surrounded by over a thousand dahlias in all shapes, sizes, and colours.
The grand dragon rises majestically, its scales adorned with hand-arranged, striking red and yellow flowers.
accompanying the central dragon are four vibrant dragon lantern sets, each one symbolising the elements of metal, water, fire, and earth.
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As part of the tradition to usher in positivity, the floral display also depicts the Chinese saying 鱼跃龙门, which translates to "carps leap over the dragon gate".
This scene is a powerful metaphor for courage and the pursuit of greatness.
Adding to the wonder is a towering dragon sculpture crafted out of hardwood and recycled steel by the talented British-born sculptor James Doran-Webb.
This impressive artwork is the latest addition to his zodiac character series in the Flower Dome.
Date: 19 Jan - 25 Feb 2024
Opening hours: 9am-9pm
Where: Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay
The Chingay Parade is back at the F1 Pit, with the theme of "Blossom" for this year.
Blooming flowers will be scattered throughout the parade, and you'll be amazed by the vivid costumes, special effects, and the exquisite motif of flowers that will take centre stage throughout the six dazzling acts.
Highlights include:
Date: 23 and 24 Feb 2024
Time: 8pm
Location: F1 Pit Building
Tickets: from $20
PAssion Card members get 20% discount
Catch a spectacular drone show as 1,500 drones, each one aglow with radiant colours, lights up the night sky above Marina Bay Sands.
"The Legend of the Dragon Gate - Drone Show by the Bay" is a 10-minute drone performance with movements choreographed to the beat of enchanting music.
Watch as the drones move in perfect harmony, creating a captivating story of mythical dragons and ancient legends.
It's a symphony of sight and sound that will have you on the edge of your seats!
Dates: 10, 11, 16, 17, 18
Time: 8pm
Venue: Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
Celebrate the year of the Dragon at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and take part in the Wan Qing Festival of Spring!
A lineup full of fun programmes and activities await visitors of all ages.
Join in lion dance and festive drumming workshops, go on a temple tour or heritage trail, sit down to storytelling sessions, and get crafty with fun projects for the little ones.
For some great Lunar New Year memories, capture your OOTDs at the Bunny-ful Blessings lawn installation.
Date: From now till 19 Feb 2023
Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
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BeLONG's Art Playground is an interactive rooftop art installation that captures the magic of Singapore's iconic HDB dragon playgrounds.
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Designed by local art and design studio Whisky and Foxtrot LLP, this interactive space invites you to delve into the rich traditions of Chinese New Year in Singapore, all while enjoying a playful and colourful environment.
When the sun sets, get ready for an illuminated spectacle as the playground lights up in celebration of the Year of the Dragon.
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And while you're at the rooftop, take in the amazing views of Marina Bay.
Date: Till 30 Apr 2024
Operating hours: 10am-10pm
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Roof Garden, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Admission: Free
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Celebrate the start of a new year with an adventure at the Long Quest for Dragon event at Suntec City.
Join LEGO for this fun-packed dragon themed event filled with games, challenges, and lots of photo opportunities including a majestic Longevity Dragon!
Get a quest pack when you register to go on a journey through exciting activity stations.
From collecting lucky bubbles, building a LEGO bridge, to writing Happy Lunar Wishes - there's plenty of fun to be had!
Each completed activity earns you a "Pearl of Wisdom" stamp.
Collect three stamps and you'll be rewarded with an exclusive mini LEGO Pineapple build or LEGO vouchers.
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Keep your eyes peeled for hidden gold coins onsite, find them and stand a chance to win LEGO sets!
On selected weekends, prepare to be amazed by a spectacular LEGO-esque dragon and lion dance, featuring beautifully crafted LEGO festive elements.
Keep a lookout also for the LEGO mascot who'll make special appearances to distribute limited edition LEGO Lunar New Year Red Packets, complete with a minifigure!
Dates: 18 Jan - 25 Feb 2024
Where: Suntec City, Atrium (Tower 1 & 2)
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National Heritage Board's Museum Roundtable Hongbao Campaign 2024 is all set to return for its 10th edition!
This year, the ever popular campaign featured unique red packet designs based on the Chinese Zodiac animal for 2024 - the Dragon.
The campaign will run from 12 January to 9 February 2024, during which visitors can collect a set of exclusive red packets from any of the 43 participating museums, heritage institutions, and galleries.
Each visitor is entitled to one set of eight red packets from any of the venues, while stocks last.
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The limited edition Collector's Box Set also returns this year.
Priced at $108 (nett), the box set includes two complete sets of the 43 red packet designs, along with an exclusive design for the National Heritage Board, totalling 88 pieces of red packets.
The Collector’s Box Sets will be available for purchase only at the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall.
Pre-registration for the purchase of the Collector's Box Set opens on 10 January 2024, 10.00 am, at mrhongbao.eventbrite.com.
There will be 450 Collector’s Box Sets available for sale, with the majority reserved for pre-registered sales on 20 and 21 January 2024, and the remainder for walk-in purchases on 27 January 2024.
In addition to the campaign, two online giveaways will be held on the “I Love Museums” Facebook page, offering members of the public an opportunity to win the Collector’s Box Set or a set of the red packets.
Welcome the Year of the Dragon with your favourite Disney characters at CapitaLand Malls!
From now till 24 Feb 2024, feast your eyes on larger-than-life Disney themed installations inspired by POP MART's Disney-themed collections.
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Capture picture-perfect moments with your favourite Disney characters from the Classic Fairy Tales Series, 100th Anniversary Mickey Ever-Curious Adventure Series, and Princess Fairy Tales Friendship Series.
They will also be sporting decorations such as traditional lanterns, beautiful pink bonsai, and lucky prosperity coins to ring in good fortune for the new year.
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Make sure you catch the Dance of the Dragon, an exciting collaboration with leading creative studio Tell Your Children.
Watch as the 8-metre-wide dragon comes alive with animated LED lights, dancing to the rhythm of music and creating a visually stunning spectacle that blends heritage and innovation.
This immersive 10-minute light show activates every 30 minutes, starting from Funan (18 Jan- 4 Feb) and then at CQ @ Clarke Quay (7 - 24 Feb).
Shoppers at CapitaLand Malls also have an opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip for four to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort!
Here's where you can find the installations:
Ring in the Lunar Year of the Dragon with festive celebrations, traditional performances, dragon's beard candy making workshops, and shopping rewards at Marina Square - starting from 6 Jan 2024.
The Central Atrium has been transformed into a Spring Garden adorned with the twelve Chinese Zodiac Characters.
Set against the backdrop of blush-pink cherry blossoms and floral shaped arches, they are the perfect photo backdrop for your family.
You can learn about each zodiac character, your fortune forecasts, and lucky aspects for the coming year too!
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A host of family friendly activities have also been lined up for the celebrations.
Sign up for the dragon's beard candy making workshop that will be taught by dragon's beard masters Roger and Elaine Poon.
This 1.5 hour workshop is an experience that parents and kids alike will enjoy, learning together the art of crafting these sweet delicacies.
Every participant will also be handed Dragon's Elixirs and experience what it's like to be a roaring dragon, emitting a dragon's misty breath!
Don't miss the breathtaking performances by the award-winning lion dance troupe, the Singapore Yiwei Athletic Association.
This talented group of performers, ranging from ages 13 to mid-20s, have made Singapore proud by clinching the top spot at the Genting World Lion Dance Championship.
Adding to the excitement, the God of Fortune will make a surprise appearance, spreading good fortune to all visitors.
As a cherry on top, 28 lucky visitors will receive adorable plush toys from the God of Fortune.
When:
Where: Marina Square: 6 Raffles Boulevard Singapore 039594
Join in the festivities at Jewel this Lunar New Year!
Experience the beauty of vibrant blooms as they surround the HSBC Rain Vortex and the Petal Garden.
Head over to the Source Pool and prepare to be charmed by an adorable animated dragon family display.
After a fun-filled day of exploring, enjoy Lion and LED Dragon Dance performances as well as the enchanting Light & Sound Shows.
Dates: 15 Jan - 25 Feb 24
Showtimes:
FUSE Street is the place to be this Chinese New Year festive period.
From now till 8 Feb 2024, this pop-up street market has transformed Chinatown into a bustling hub of excitement.
Located on Pagoda Street, FUSE Street offers a whole lineup experiences that are sure to delight everyone in the family.
Watch in awe as performers masterfully execute the art of Face Changing (Bian Lian), or feel the ground shake beneath your feet during the energetic Lion Dance.
You'll even receive blessings from the God of Wealth himself during the meet and greet sessions.
FUSE Street also hosts a smorgasbord of food stalls that cater to every palate.
Sample freeze-dried fruits from De Galaxy or take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with biscuits and sweets from Nelly's Retro Snacks. Cool off with plant-based ice cream from Kind Kones, or if you're feeling adventurous, brace yourself for the bold aroma of 武帝臭豆腐's stinky tofu.
With a variety of local and international delicacies on offer, you'll be spoilt for choice!
Date: Now to 8 Feb 2024
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Where: Pagoda Street, Chinatown
Nearest MRT: Chinatown Station (NE4/DT19) Exit A
Admission: Free
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Enter a mythical wonderland at Resorts World Sentosa where the enchanting "Wealth of Dragons" awaits you.
Snap those memorable and Instagrammable shots against the backdrop of a vibrant, towering five-metre Dragon, surrounded by its eight charming mini companions.
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At the Forum's Basement One, you can also get a sneak peak of what your year holds at the Zodiac Gardens exhibit.
From: 23 Jan - 25 Feb 2024
Where: AVE8 at Resorts World Sentosa
Join Tampines Hub for a CNY Celebration this weekend with art and wellness workshops, fitness workouts, craft markets, and stage performances.
Ring in the Year of the Dragon with a grand Spring Melodies Concert on Saturday, 24 Feb 2024 from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Festival Plaza.
The concert, hosted by YES933 DJs Jeff Goh and Gao Meigui, will feature performances from celebrity getai singers like Liu Ling Ling and Lin Peifen.
Fitness enthusiasts can join in the CNY Workout sessions at SPACE (Level 2) on 24th & 25th February (Saturday & Sunday) from 2pm to 5pm.
It's a great way to stay active while indulging in the festive spirit.
Fancy a round of mini-golf? Swing by the Festive Walk East and try your hand at 'Rolling in the Prosperity'. It's a fun-filled activity that both kids and adults will love!
On the festive weekends, families can also head down to the Festive Walk East to get a glimpse of what the Year of the Dragon will bring for their Chinese Zodiac.
Make sure you stop by the gigantic God of Fortune too!
And when night falls, prepare to be dazzled by the colourful and festive illuminated lanterns.
Date: 24-25 Feb 2024
Where: Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
A world of carnival fun has landed in Orchard Road!
Hop onto the Clown Swing, experience flight on the Heli Jet, or take a whimsical ride on the Mini London Train.
Crowd favourites like the Royal Horse Carousel and enchanting Flying Carpet ride are here to provide thrills for your little ones too.
Yu can also test your skills at the carnival games where fantastic prizes await!
Date: 9 Feb - 10 Mar 2024
Time:
Where: Open Space Walkway along Orchard Road (from Wisma Atria to Ngee Ann City)
Everyone is in for a treat at the Istana's Lunar New Year Open House!
Look forward to live performances, activity booths, guided tours, as well as yummy food served up by food stalls and food trucks.
Make sure you pick up some limited-edition Istana and President's Challenge souvenirs too!
All fees and sales proceeds from merchandise booths will go towards charities supported by the President's Challenge.
Date: 12 Feb 2024, 8:30am-6pm
Admission:
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Introduce your family to AniMAH(Jong), Singapore's very first animal-themed Mahjong game!
Just like traditional Mahjong, AniMAH(Jong) is set to be a family favourite, especially during the Lunar New Year.
This delightful twist on the classic Asian game provides a fun, educational, and bonding experience for both children and adults.
The game retains the essential rules and pattern recognition skills needed in classic Mahjong, making it enjoyable for children aged four and up.
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With simplified rules and three progressive game levels—Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced—AniMAH(Jong) is easy to understand for all ages.
The game is played in groups of four, with each player drawing 13 tiles and taking turns in a clockwise direction.
The goal? Assemble matching tiles or sequences from the same animal suit to win! Players can collect points based on the uniqueness of their winning hands and the player with the most points wins!
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AniMAH(Jong) helps kids to build focus, hand-eye coordination, memory skills, and learn social interaction cues like turn-taking and communication.
Plus, families will love exploring the enchanting world of animals, botany, weather, and seasons.
AniMAH(Jong) comes with a set of 188 beautifully designed tiles that showcase four animal kingdoms and a playmat the size of a mahjong table, all encased in a durable, portable box.
Bring the fun and laughter of AniMAH(Jong) to any gathering and you'll keep the kids entertained for hours!
Price: from now till end Feb 2024, AniMAH(Jong) will be retailing at $65.88 (UP: $79.90)
Step into a world of thrilling adventures, exciting challenges and family fun this Lunar New Year at LEGO® NINJAGO® Ninjas United event at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort transforms into a haven for aspiring ninjas, offering an action-packed celebration inspired by the epic world of LEGO® NINJAGO®.
Your little warriors are invited to tread the Path of the Dragon, a journey filled with stimulating tests and trials designed to unlock their ninja potential.
The culmination of this adventure is the taking of the Ninja Oath, a powerful pledge that marks their transformation into true ninjas!
Enjoy live performances, new interactive shows, awesome brick build activities, and memorable meet-and-greets with your favourite Ninja characters.
Date: 18 Jan - 17 Mar 2024
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