CNY Activities in Singapore | Chinese New Year Activities
Entertainment | Lifestyle
by Priyadarshini
28 January 2022
There is a lot to do for CNY 2022, from Chinatown light-ups to museum trips, décor workshops, and even a festive homestay. Here are our top eight activities for the season. In this blog, we tell you about CNY activities in Singapore.
CNY Activities in Singapore
2022 Chinese New Year Celebrations in Chinatown
Dates and times: 7 January to 2 March
Cost: None; however, certain activities may necessitate the purchase of tickets.
The fact that the Chinese New Year Bazaar will not be conducted this year is undoubtedly disappointing, but there are still plenty of reasons to visit Chinatown. As in recent years, the vibrant downtown district will be decked out in a magnificent light-up display during the holiday season. Aside from entire streets decked with dazzling lights, expect to see massive lanterns shaped like this year’s zodiac animal, the tiger.
Also, from posing for selfies with these eye-catching decorations, Kreta Ayer Square has a special installation of tiger sculptures (7 Jan to 15 Feb). Local artists have been invited to paint these tigers in partnership with the World Wild Fund for Nature (Singapore) and Temenggong Artists in Residence, each with its own distinct style and design.
Another wonderful family activity in the vicinity is the Chinatown Wishing Tree, which can be found in the atrium of Chinatown Point from 7 January to 15 February. Write your wishes for the Year of the Tiger and hang them on the tree with your loved ones. You can also make a donation for each card written (minimum S$2), with the earnings going to the needy elderly and low-income households.
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Hongbao Campaign for the Lunar New Year at the Museum Roundtable
Dates and times: 7 January to 4 February
Self-collection is free, however, the Collector’s Album costs S$70.
If you’ve been intending to introduce your children to the intellectual delights of Singapore’s museums and score some free red packets in the process – now’s a terrific time to do it. The Museum Roundtable Lunar New Year Hongbao Campaign is a once-a-year unique event that includes collectible red packets. Every year, a limited-edition batch of red packets is released and made available to the general public.
Here’s the fun part: each series contains 35 different designs, which are delivered to all of the collaborating museums, heritage organizations, and galleries. Because each place only has one design, you and your family must determine how many different red packets you wish to collect and schedule your visits appropriately. If visiting all 35 institutions sounds too much trouble, you can alternatively purchase the Limited Edition Collector’s Album for S$70, which comprises all 35 red packets in a special viewing album.
Please keep in mind that while self-collection of hongbaos is free, you will be required to complete specific duties at the site, such as connecting on social media or just completing a tour.
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Gardens by the Bay’s Dahlia Dreams (Flower Dome)
Dates and times: 14 January to 20 February, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Adults pay S$12, while children and seniors pay S$8.
The popular Chinese New Year floral exhibit Dahlia Dreams returns to the incomparable Gardens by the Bay this year, and we’re delighted to see the venue stepping up its game. To welcome the Year of the Tiger, the Flower Dome will host a thrilling display of over 2,000 magnificent dahlia, azalea, chrysanthemum, and narcissus blooms. Spring Fragrances, a magnificent River Hongbao lantern, makes its premiere. This unusual piece, which includes three Chinese moon gates, a pair of rabbits, and larger-than-life narcissus blooms, is the exhibition’s highlight.
There will also be cute tiger cub exhibits and plenty of traditional auspicious decorations such as large coin purses, lucky couplets, and the like to add to the celebratory ambiance.
Spring in the Sea at the S.E.A Aquarium (CNY Activities in Singapore)
Dates and times: 15 January to 15 February, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Adults pay S$38, while children aged 4 to 12 pay S$28. There are package alternatives available.
Because the pronunciation of ‘fish’ in the Chinese language is equivalent to that of ‘plenty,’ why not ring in the Chinese New Year in the company of fishes for an additional shot of abundance? With its Spring in the Sea event, S.E.A Aquarium on Sentosa Island wants to help you accomplish just that.
Follow the Trail of Fortune to find five distinct sea creatures and discover how their extraordinary traits and attributes make them living symbols of good fortune. If you complete the trial’s tasks, you will be able to claim a special prize.
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