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Testimony
to Singapore's rich tapestry of cultures is
a bustling calendar of colorful festivals
and events.
Singapore Symphony
Orchestra Concerts
Every Friday and Saturday at 8 PM
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Catch Singapore's home grown
internationally-acclaimed Symphony Orchestra
performing works by great masters.
January
Thaipusam
(Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and Sri
Thandayuthapani Temple) This festival is an
awesome display of mind over matte as
entranced devotees walk a three-kilometer
route with the enormous kaadis
(portable-shrines) pierced to their bodies
by spikes and skewers.
January to February
Lunar New Year
Celebrated by the Chinese, the Lunar New
year celebrations last 15 days with a
multitude of special events, including the
decorative light-up of Chinatown.
February
Singapore River
Hong Bao
This annual Lunar New Year extravaganza
features a variety show with top regional
and local artists performing. Complete with
fireworks, merchant kiosks and hawker
stalls.
Chingay Parade
(City Hall to Suntec city) Singapore's
grandest street festival blends traditional
favorites like stilt-walkers, lion dancers,
and decorative floats with cultural
performances from foreign countries.
April
Singapore food
Festival
This is an excellent occasion to savor
delectable local, internationals and New
Asia - Singapore cuisine whipped up in
hawker centers and gourmet restaurants. The
special events such as the Gourmet Safari
are also major attractions.
May
Vesak Day
Celebrated at all Buddhist temples, monks
commemorate the Lord Buddha's entry into
Nirvana by chanting holy sutras and
releasing captive birds. Temple
etiquette requires visitors to be dressed
appropriately.
May to July
Great Singapore
Sale
At a coordinated island this is a wide
extravaganza. The Great Singapore Sale has
many stores offering spectacular markdowns
and special discounts.
June
Singapore Arts
Festival
Don't miss this eclectic mix of dance, drama
and music from around the world. Also keep
an eye out for the fringe events held at
venues all around Singapore.
Singapore Dragon
Boat Festival
Colorful dragon boats from the region
compete in this highly charged event. It is
a great time to catch up with some cultural
performances as well as taste tempting,
mouth-watering food delights, such as the
traditional rice dumpling. The Dragon Boat
Festival honors an ancient Chinese poet and
statesman, Qu Yuan. The races, a highlight
of the festival, see participation from
numerous international and local teams.
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