There are many exciting, fun events and activities taking place at the Chinatown precinct leading up to Chinese New Year 2020, ushering in a Great Year of the Metal Rat, bringing great joy, prosperity and family bonding during this festive period. This would be a great and fun time for the extended family and also for friends from overseas visiting Singapore during this festive period! Time to come on down to Chinatown precinct, soak in the Chinese New Year festive atmosphere and have fun!

What are the list of exciting events and activities taking place at Chinatown precinct during this Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2020 themed “Ushering in a Great Year” (金鼠当先迎新春，万象更新福满城）

Street Light Up

4th January – 22nd February 2020

7pm – 12am (Daily)

7pm – 6am (Chinese New Year Eve)

Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road and Garden Bridge

At the junction of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street, you can’t miss the main centrepiece measuring 12m in height, 8m in width and 8m in length, there are eight rats, including the Golden Rat surrounded by other rats celebrating on top of a bed of gold coins, pink peonies and a giant gold ingot, symbols of prosperity.

Along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge road and Garden Bridge, there are 1,388 lanterns, lighting up the Chinatown precinct. At the Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road district, there are three sections showcasing

Success (功成名就）– The Rat is the first to arrive at the finishing line in the Chinese Zodiac race, outwitting the 11 other Zodiac animals in the order of Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Monkey, Goat, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

Celebration (欢天喜地）– Through the rat lanterns and celebratory props of gold coins, ingots, mandarin oranges, firecrackers and Chinese scrolls. Spot the ferris wheel made of gold ingots, representing an eternal cycle of luck and wealth.

Family (阖家欢乐）– Multi-generational rats celebrating Chinese New Year traditions such as exchanging red packets, mandarin oranges and tossing of Yusheng by a family of rats for good fortune.

Official Light-Up and Opening Ceremony

4th January 2020

6pm – 10pm

New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street

The Official Light-Up and Opening Ceremony marks the start of Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2020. A grand ceremony with entertaining performances by leading and overseas performing troupes.

Festive Street Bazaar

3rd January – 24th January 2020

6pm – 1030pm (Daily)

6pm – 1am (Chinese New Year Eve)

Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, Temple Street and Trengganu Street

A market not to be missed, the locals head to this one-stop market to stock up and prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year Celebrations. For our overseas visitors, this market is worth a visit, it’s lively with a great opportunity to soak in the Chinese New Year atmosphere, taste some Chinese New Year delicacies, traditional goodies and buy decorative items, apparel and many more!

As this is the Year of the Rat, there is an array of merchandise by Disney’s authorised dealer, Goldwood Singapore, and enjoy the digital bazaar at the Shop booth! Do online shopping with next day delivery, courtesy of Shopee24!

Nightly Stage Shows

4th January – 24th January 2020

8pm – 1030pm

Kreta Ayer Square

Head down to Kreta Ayer Square, catch entertaining nightly performances of festive songs, cultural music and lively dance performances.

Heritage & Food Trail

5th, 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th January 2020

230pm – 5pm

Chinatown precinct

Food lovers alert! Sign up for this guided food tour along the culturally rich streets of Chinatown and Kreta Ayer Heritage Gallery, experience and learn more about the history, heritage and vibrancy of Chinatown precinct.

Slots are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis, tickets are at $15 each (inclusive of food tasting) and can be purchased at Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28A Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995.

Enjoy 10% discount when you purchase tickets online using the links below:

5 Jan : https://go.gov.sg/heritagefoodtrail05012020

11 Jan : https://go.gov.sg/heritagefoodtrail11012020

12 Jan : https://go.gov.sg/heritagefoodtrail12012020

18 Jan : https://go.gov.sg/heritagefoodtrail18012020

19 Jan : https://go.gov.sg/heritagefoodtrail19012020

Chinatown Wishing Tree

3rd – 24th January 2020

11am – 9pm

Chinatown Point

During this festive season, let’s all not forget about those less fortunate and elderly. Spread some festive cheer with a “Make a Wish” card and hang them on the banyan tree. Each card costs $2 and all proceeds collected will benefit Kreta Ayer Seniors Activity Centre for the underprivileged elderly residing in Chinatown.

Traditional Cantonese Opera

5th January 2020

7pm – 1030pm

Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre

Take a journey back in time to watch and experience nostalgic and timeless art form of Cantonese Opera.

Tickets can be purchased at Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28A Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995.

Ticket price:

S$50, S$30, S$20

13th International Lion Dance Competition

11th & 12th January 2020

Kreta Ayer People’s Theatre

An iconic event of Chinatown Festivals, the first time that the International Lion Dance Competition will be held indoors, allowing a bigger audience to watch and enjoy in air-conditioned comfort.

Ticket Price:

Single Show ticket on 11th OR 12th January 2020 – S$15

Two Shows ticket on BOTH 11th & 12th January 2020 – S$25

Tickets can be purchased at Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28A Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995

Enjoy a 10% discount when purchasing tickets online at www.onepa.sg using the links below:

11 Jan: https://go.gov.sg/liondance11jan2020

12 Jan: https://go.gov.sg/liondance12jan2020

11-12 Jan: https://go.gov.sg/liondance11-12jan2020

Chingay 2020 @ Chinatown

2nd February 2020

6pm – 10pm

New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street

Mark this date down, The Chingay Parade, the largest annual street performance and float parade in Asia, is coming down to Chinatown, ending the Chinese New Year 2020 celebrations on a high note.

There are many exciting events and activities for the extended family during this Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2020, a great time for family bonding and activities. For those visiting Singapore during this period, come on down and check out this awesome festive season at Chinatown precinct!

Do Pay It Forward and Pass It On, Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2020 with your family, loved ones, relatives and friends. Let’s spread the festive joy, ushering in a Great Year 2020 with a big bang!

For more information and updates on Chinatown Singapore, visit them at:

Website: www.chinatownfestivals.sg

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Chinatown.Festivals

Instagram: www.instagram.com/chinatown_festivals

Address: Kreta Ayer Community Club, 28A Kreta Ayer Road, Singapore 088995

Telephone: 6222 3597

Email: info@chinatownfestivals.sg

I would like to thank Kreta Ayer – Kim Seng Citizens Consultative Committee and Affluence Public Relations for the invitation to the media preview.

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The theme for Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival is “Bicentennial Mid-Autumn Festival 2019” (欢庆开埠两百年 花好月圆庆中秋). This year’s line-up has new bicentennial elements, the lanterns over two kilometres lining up New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street, giving visitors a visual tour from 200 years back – from the founding of modern Singapore in 1819, to the future of Singapore.

What are the key events and highlights of Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019? Let me bring you through a quick journey below:

Official Light-Up and Opening Ceremony (开幕典礼与亮灯仪式）

Date: 31st August 2019

Time: 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Location: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street

The curtain raiser to Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019, the Opening Ceremony will take audience on a trip down memory lane from 1819 to 2019 and beyond. This will be a storytelling performance, a total of 248 performers putting up a multicultural theatre, song and dance performances, LED dragon dance and xinyao music medleys.

The Opening Ceremony will end with a big bang with the official light up grand finale!

Street Light Up (牛车水庆中秋亮灯）

Date: 31st August to 28th September 2019

Time: 7:00pm to 12:00am (Sunday to Thursday) ; 7:00pm to 2:00am (Friday and Saturday)

Location: Eu Tong Sen Street, New Bridge Road and South Bridge Road

A convergence of Singapore Bicentennial celebrations and Mid-Autumn festivities is being displayed on the streets of Chinatown in the from of handcrafted lanterns, showcasing the story and history of Singapore’s progress from the founding years, to present and into the future. A total of 168 handcrafted lanterns are displayed along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street and South Bridge Road.

The main centrepiece lantern display is at the junction of Eu Tong Sen Street and Upper Cross Street, measuring 11m in height x 7m x 7m, celestial Chang’e is holding the Jade Rabbit, standing alongside seven time “stamps”, reflecting scenes of Singapore and future worlds with a full moon in the background. This centrepiece is a conglomeration of Singapore’s culture and heritage, showcasing the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019 theme “Bicentennial Mid-Autumn Festival 2019”, welcoming all visitors to join in Mid-Autumn Festival 2019 celebrations at Chinatown.

Looking Back 1819 – 1965

Spot Sir Stamford Raffles, marking his arrival and Singapore’s beginnings as a free port, check out the attap hut, wooden sampan and fishermen.

Standing On One’s Feet 1965 – 2000 and 2000 – 2019

Two eras that reflects toil in Singapore’s nation building and flourishing of a global cosmopolitan city. Reminisce the nostalgic memories of old-school red and white buses, travel through time to the modern era, spot present day cultural and tourist icons such as Gardens by the Bay and Changi Airport.

Prospects 2019 – future

What does the future hold for Singapore? Check out the abstract buildings and futuristic designs.

Festive Bazaar and Trade Fair (中秋街头市集）

Date: 30th August to 13th September 2019

Time: 6:30pm to 1030:pm

Location: Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street and Smith Street

Come on down for some Mid-Autumn festive shopping and fun at Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019.

Nightly Stage Shows (中秋综艺晚会）

Date: 31st August to 13th September 2019

Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30pm

Location: Kreta Ayer Square

Gather at Kreta Ayer Square for a nightly dose of fun and entertainment!

Heritage + Food Trail (美食与文化之旅)

Date: 1st, 7th and 8th September 2019

Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location: Information booth in front of the stage at Kreta Ayer Square

Food lovers alert! Sign up for a heritage + food trail to savour local cuisine located in Chinatown, home to some of the most famous and historical hawker centres in town. There are 22 heritage stalls inside this food trail, all of them have decades of history, heritage and culture within them.

Notes:

Tickets are priced at $10 each (inclusive of food tasting), registration required, slots are allocated on a first-come-first serve basis.

Mass Lantern Walk （中秋大型游灯会）

Date: 8th September 2019

Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00pm

Location:

Start point – Kreta Ayer Square

End point – Along New Bridge Road (main stage in front of Lucky Chinatown)

A highly anticipated and time-honoured practice of Mid-Autumn Festival, carrying a lantern with the extended family under the moonlit sky. This would be a great and fun family bonding time!

Mid-Autumn Festival 2019 is coming soon, it’s also a time for families reunion and fun. Come on down to Chinatown during Mid-Autumn Festival and celebrate with your family, relatives, loved ones, friends and colleagues. Do Pay It Forward and Pass It On, the events, colourful lanterns and programmes taking place during Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019!

For more information, visit them at:

Website: www.chinatownfestivals.sg

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Chinatown.Festivals

Instagram: www.instagram.com/chinatown_festivals

Official hashtag for Chinatown Festivals: #chinatownfestivalSG

Official hashtag for Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2019: #chinatownbicentennialMAF

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