5 Places To Have Fun During Chinese New Year
There are plenty of places to go and things to do if you want to hang out and soak in the Chinese New Year.
1) Let The Games Begin @ Resort World Sentosa
Most people are waiting to visit first integrated resort, the Resort World Sentosa.
The Universal Studios Singapore and the Casino will be open just before Chinese New Year.
The Resorts World Casino will have its first play on 14 February while Universal Studios Singapore will open for preview from 5pm to 9pm every night from 14 Feb to 21 Feb.
Check out the website for more info: Resorts World Singapore
2) River Hongbao
Soak in the atmosphere of the River Hongbao at The Float@Marina Bay. Taste unique Chengdu delicacies, enjoy nightly variety shows by artises and cultural groups from Chengdu, Taiwan and Singapore, and admire the beautifully crafted lantern.
Chinese New Year Eve Countdown celebrations: 13 Feb 2010, 10pm to 1am
Nightly variety shows: 8pm to 10pm
Date: 12 to 20 Feb, 2010
Time: noon to 11:30pm
Where: The Float@Marina Bay
Free admission to the River Hongbao 2010
Info: www.riverhongbao.sg
3) Sentosa Lights of Spring
See the spectacular collection of light displays including the 12 Chinese Zodiac characters or watch the iconic Merlion come alive with stunning light projections. Savour mouth-watering temptations, catch our colourful roving entertainers and soak up the magic of the night with family and friends.
Date: 13 to 21 Feb 2010
Time: 7pm to 10:30pm
Where: Imbiah
Admission to the event is free.
Island admission by Sentosa Bus ($2 per visitor) or Sentosa Express ($3 per visitor) payable separately.
Website: Sentosa Lights of Spring
4) Roar into the Chinese New Year with Science Centre Singapore
There’s slew of activities lined up for you at Science Centre Singapore. Enjoy free Science Shows about Sound. Take the loudest Tiger Roar Challenge and win iPod shuffle! Meet the God of Fortune and experience a Snow Blizzard at Snow City.
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm
Info: Please visit official website for opening hours, admission fees.
5) Celebrate with the Singapore Zoo this roaring year of the Tiger!
Activities that you and your kids will love, including Northern Lion Dance Performance, Auspicious Fu Lu Shou Meet & Greet, White Tiger Token Feeding, and many others.
Date: 13 Feb – 21 Feb 2010
Please visit official website for opening hours, admission fees.
Popularity: 5% [?]
7 Places To Visit During Chinese New Year Holiday
Today is the eve of Chinese New Year and it’s long holiday for many who are not celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year.
Apart from visiting friend and relatives, where else can visit during this period?
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1) Sentosa Flowers Show 2008
Sentosa’s annual springtime floral extravaganza Sentosa Flowers show is returns. The festival themed for this year is Tales of Spring.
There will be floral float exhibitions made with fresh flowers parade along the beach. And many other interesting features, including; Traveller’s Garden, Learning Journey, Language of Love, Giant Floral Displays, The Rats Reunion and many more.
It’s a good place for photo taking.
Date: From 7 to 17 Feb 2008
Time: From 9am to 10pm
Venue: Imbiah Lookout, Sentosa
Admission: Free admission to event ground (Sentosa island admission apply)
Website: Sentosa Flowers 2008
2) World Biggest Rat at Singapore Zoo
Get up-close with the planet’s biggest “rat” as their keepers dish out tasty tidbits for them and nuggets of information for you.
Date: from 7 to 28 Feb 2008
For more info, check the Singapore Zoo website.
Popularity: 31% [?]
Chinese New Year Traditional Sweets
Went to Yu Hwa Store at Chinatown to buy hot and spicy steamboat soup paste.
Passing the festive street bazaar at Pagoda Street, I saw some stalls selling traditional Chinese sweets of dried lotus root (佳偶天成）, date （红运当头）, kiwi （金玉满 ）, ginger （万寿 疆）, lotus seed （连生贵子）, persimmon （金银财宝）and many more.
Each Chinese sweets and cookies has its own meaning for the lunar new year.
Do you like it or not?
Popularity: 49% [?]
