Chinese New Year Singapore 2024 – 8 Exciting Activities For The Whole Family
It is that time of the year again when the streets of Singapore are filled with lanterns, decorations and all sorts of festivities to usher in the Lunar New Year!
As we ring in the Year of the Dragon, expect these celebrations to be nothing less than fiery and fun for the whole family—from the young to the young at heart.
Check out these 8 Chinese New Year Activities for anyone and everyone to enjoy!
8 Family Activities To Do This Chinese New Year 2024
1. View the Street Light-Ups in Chinatown
Each year, locals and tourists alike always look forward to the Chinatown Street Light Up as the entire stretch is illuminated with vibrant-coloured lights and lanterns to usher in the Lunar New Year.
Stretching from New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, all the way to Upper Cross street, this spectacle is not just a feast for the eyes but also the senses.
With the Year of the Dragon upon us this 2024, visitors can expect to see the fiery dragon display as it makes its debut.
Date: Until 9 March 2024
Location: Across the Chinatown District
2. Enjoy River Hongbao 2024
Since its first installation in 1987, River Hongbao has since grown to become Singapore’s biggest annual Chinese New Year festival in the country.
Happening at Gardens by the Bay this February, guests can look forward to countless activities all under one roof.
From lantern displays and fireworks, carnival rides, cultural shows, fringe activities for the whole family, to the much-anticipated 140-metre long Dragon-themed lantern display. All of which pay homage to the richness of Chinese culture in Singapore and beyond.
Date: 8 to 17 February 2024
Location: Gardens by the Bay
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3. Attend The Exiting Chingay Parade
Be prepared to immerse yourself in the celebratory spirit at one of the largest street performances and float parades in all of Asia!
As Chingay 2024 makes its return to the F1 pit, this yearly affair is one filled with cultural acts ranging from dance numbers, singing performances, special effects displays, and so much more.
With this year’s theme “Blossom”, the 2024 parade signifies the growth and diversity between our different communities and the aspiration for people to come together as one in celebration of the New Year.
Date: 23 & 24 February 2024
Location: F1 Pit Building
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4. Celebrate The Wan Qing Festival 2024
Moving over to the Balestier district, the Wan Qing Festival 2024 is yet another exciting event you should add to your list of Chinese New Year celebrations happening across the country.
Happening at Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH), families can enjoy a host of cultural offerings from festive drumming workshops, heritage trails, temple tours, and interactive activities for the little ones.
Don’t forget to head over to this year’s lawn installation titled ‘All Year LONG’, designed in collaboration with SYSNMH and Singapore-based artist Ziqi.
Date: 16 January to 25 February 2024
Location: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
5. Lion Dance & Craft Workshops at IKEA
We all know IKEA to be a crowd favourite for those searching for new items for their homes, or even just to enjoy a plate of Swedish meatballs. But did you know they have a host of family-friendly activities lined up for Chinese New Year this month?
Some of these include lion dance performances, CNY snack tastings, as well as arts and crafts booths.
Be sure to catch these and more across all three IKEA outlets—from IKEA Jurong to IKEA Tampines.
Date: 18 February 2024
Location: IKEA Alexandra, IKEA Jurong, and IKEA Tampines
Click here for slot bookings.
6. Watch The Singapore Chinese Orchestra Rhapsodies of Spring Concert 2024
Here’s one for the music lovers! Organised by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, the Rhapsodies of Spring Concert 2024 presents a modern twist on classic compositions by renowned composers including Law Wai Lun, Liu Changyuan, and Xu Changjun.
With these class-act performances, the SCO hopes to usher in the Year of the Dragon with a bang through their music and moving compositions.
Other acts performing in the event include Drum Feng and Taman Jurong CC Juboon Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe, as well as CAPITAL958 DJs who will be the hosts for the evening.
Date: 26 January 2024
Location: SCO Concert Hall
Click here for tickets.
7. Collect Gifts At Museum Roundtable Hongbao 2024
Keeping up with the yearly tradition, the Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao campaign celebrates 10 years since it was first launched in 2014.
Compared to the other Chinese New Year festivities happening during this time, this is more of a quest than an actual event.
Members of the public can join in the fun by visiting any of the participating museums, galleries, and heritage centres and collect a set of hongbaos in the design of that particular museum as a keepsake.
Not only is this a great bonding activity for everyone but it also invites people to learn more about the arts and culture scene of Singapore.
Dates: 12 January to 9 February 2024
Location: Participating museums, galleries, and heritage centres across Singapore.
Click here for the full list.
8. Head to Dahlia Dreams 2024
Last but not least, how could we forget Gardens by the Bay’s annual Chinese New Year floral display?
This 2024, the Dahlia Dreams installation boasts a grand display of preserved dahlia flowers in bold red and yellow colours in the Flower Dome to commemorate the Year of the Dragon and a massive 7-metre tall driftwood dragon sculpture stretching over 15 metres.
Don’t forget to snap as many pictures for keepsakes in this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Dates: 19 January to 17 March 2024
Location: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Click here for tickets.
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