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Singapore is a "burning cauldron" in which diverse and vibrant cultures are cooked: Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnic groups. The influx of foreigners over the past few years has given the state a cosmopolitan image and multi-cultural life in Singapore. Each ethnic community maintains its own unique way of life, while harmonizing life with representatives of other cultures. Given its unique mix of cultures and peoples, Singapore has a very attractive calendar of events with holidays and celebrations all year round. Festivals range from religious celebrations to socio-cultural celebrations and sporting events.
Singapore celebrates festivals that are specific to each of the ethnic groups and their respective religions. In addition, some important anniversaries are celebrated throughout the islands by all residents. These significant Religious holidays and important dates are declared as public holidays in Singapore. There are ten annual holidays in Singapore: New Year's Day ( New Year sDay); Chinese New Year; Good Friday; Labor Day; Vesak day; Singapore National Day; Hari Raya Puasa; Deepavali Festival of Lights; Hari Raya Haji; Christmas Day.
New Year in Singapore
Calendar New Year - Wednesday, January 1, 2020 begins with celebrations, and every new year turns into a real holiday in Singapore. There are several places where it happens New Year's greetings and folk festivals. The most popular are the parties at The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown and Siloso Beach Party in Sentosa. Most Singaporeans frequent these places and come here to witness public performances and spectacular fireworks displays. Other popular activities can be seen along Orchard Road, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.
Chinese New Year in Singapore
Chinese New Year - Friday 25 January 2020 - is one of the most awaited holidays in Singapore. The festival begins on the first day of the first lunar month in Chinese calendar, which usually takes place between the last week of January and the beginning of February. Preparations begin a couple of weeks before the Chinese New Year and the city takes on a special festive spirit during this period. Families celebrate the holiday by participating in a reunion festival, punctuating the celebrations with New Year's visits from relatives and friends, and the exchange of hongbao (red envelopes with cash gifts), giving small tangerine trees symbolizing prosperity and visiting temples. The center of all the activity is brightly lit Chinatown, which features impressive decorations and Chinese lanterns lining the streets.
Most Chinese families flock to this ethnic quarter to enjoy its many sights and sounds of enchanting melodies, as well as taste traditional Chinese delicacies. Most shopping malls are decorated with traditional designs using the auspicious colors of red and gold and offer attractive discounts and promotions. The famous lion and dragon dances are held in Chinatown, as well as along the Singapore River on both sides of the piers. Chinese New Year celebrations end on the 15th day of the new year, just like Spring Festival lanterns (Spring Lantern Festival). Ten days after the Lantern Festival, it's time for big parade in Singapore, known as the Chingay Parade, is a street and sea parade with performances ranging from acrobatics to traditional dances.
Easter
Easter Day is Sunday, April 19, 2020, one of the significant holiday events among Christians around the world. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as written in the Christian bible.
Annual Yacht Show
The Singapore Yacht Show takes place on Singapore's Sentosa Island from 19 to 22 March 2020. Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to get acquainted with the current models of the most beautiful yachts in the world, learn about international yacht brands and even purchase one of the yachts. Held at the ONE°15 Marina Club, this exceptional festival epitomizes the luxury lifestyle by bringing together world-class yachts, finished the best materials equipped with the best equipment. The show provides a first-class opportunity for regional visitors to meet professional instructors, boat owners and a select group of invited exhibitors.
World Sevens Series Rugby Tournament
On April 11 and 12, 2020, the largest international rugby competition, the 2020 HSBC Singapore World Rugby Sevens Series, will be held at the National Stadium in Singapore. The tournament has been held since 1999 and attracts fans from many countries around the world as one of the fastest growing sports competitions - a thrilling attraction of non-stop action, sporting feats and athleticism. The Singapore national rugby team, which debuted at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has never played at such a high level before. Singapore is hosting the 7th edition of the Rugby World Cup series, joining fellow host cities Vancouver, Sydney, Cape Town and Paris.
Singapore Maritime Week
Singapore Maritime Week runs from 18 to 24 April 2020. For ten years now, Singapore's leading maritime festival, Singapore Maritime Week, hosted by the Port of Singapore Maritime Authority, has brought together thousands of participants and guests. The festival brings together the international maritime community for a week of conferences, professional dialogues, exhibitions and informal meetings, combined with a celebration of maritime traditions. The maritime association, industrial companies and research institutes and educational institutions, as well as participants with a cosmopolitan profile as festival participants, make Singapore a major international maritime hub.
Vesak Day in Singapore
Vesak Day, Wednesday 7 May 2020, the full moon day of the fourth lunar month, is the most important annual event for the Buddhist community in Singapore. Vesak Day usually falls in the month of May and marks the birth, enlightenment and final Nirvana phase of the Buddha. Buddhist temples are colorfully decorated with Buddhist flags and lights, and the temples are decorated with flowers, fruits and other offerings. The celebration of Vesak Day is an event in a Closed Hall, open to the public for the duration of the holiday. Some of the most interesting events include a vegetarian food fair, public meetings, carol singing. Acts of generosity, known as dana, are carried out by Buddhist organizations and temples. Vesak Day entails celebrations that are less luxurious than most other festivals in Singapore, but deserves special attention from the point of view of developing domestic culture.
Dragon Festival
Dragon Boat Festival, June 25, 2020, the highlight of which is the dragon boat race, which competes to showcase the abilities of local and international rowers. Competitive performances are held every year in June. This is also a great time to enjoy the traditional rice dumplings, a traditional festival dish, which are also known as The Dumpling Festival.
Ballet under the stars
The annual Ballet under the Stars dance festival takes place in Singapore from 25 to 27 September and 2 to 4 October 2020 at the Singapore Dance Theatre, which was founded in 1988 and is the largest in Southeast Asia. The theater is represented by world-class dance performers and has the widest possible repertoire for the art of dance. During each year the theater organizes six performances, including performances by the entire ballet company on the stage of the Esplanade Theatre. Ballet Under the Stars at Fort Canning Park is a classic masterpiece of dance movement performed by the best dancers on the best dance floor.
Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore
Hari Raya Puasa - 23-24 May 2020, commonly known as Eid Ul Fitr in Singapore, is a Hari Raya Puasa festival which is a major festival for the Malay communities in Singapore and usually falls in September or October according to the calendar. Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of the month of Ramadan, the Islamic holy fast. The ancient Geylang Serai street in the cultural center of the Malay Muslim community is well lit and decorated, dominated by festive mood. Also during this holiday, you can visit colorful festive markets and visit numerous food stalls and shops that offer traditional Malay cuisine. Cultural activities such as traditional Malay songs and dances are also part of the celebration. It is customary for families to celebrate the holiday in the most beautiful clothes. Also during the holiday, morning prayers are held in local mosques, which are mandatory for family visits with relatives and friends.
Singapore Food Festival
From 17 to 24 July 2020, Singapore hosts the Singapore Food Festival, an annual celebration of street food. This is a traditional Singapore food festival that is a festive showcase of local food products. As part of the festival, carnivals, seminars, and joint events are held, focused on the preparation and sale of delicious food.
Hungry Ghost Festival
Hungry Ghosts Festival - Tuesday, September 2, 2020, Mid-Autumn Festival, such as Mooncake Festival and Lantern Festival, other Indian festivals, and Easter.
Singapore Art Festival
Singapore Arts Festival takes place in Singapore from 15 to 31 May 2020 and is the most popular National holiday arts The festival offers high quality free performances of theatre, dance, music and visual arts, as well as open performances. In addition to local exhibitors, approximately 70 percent of the work is exhibited by international artists. The festival is usually held annually during May and June.
Singapore National Day
National Day of Singapore - Sunday, August 9, 2020, Singapore Independence Day or National Day Parade, which is held to celebrate the independence of Singapore. It is one of the most awaited annual events for Singaporeans, with National Day attracting around 25,000 spectators every year. Celebrations take place at Marina Bay and include pre-parade preparations, followed by the actual parades and ceremonies, including the popular presidential address, which culminates with a celebratory show followed by a spectacular fireworks display. The atmosphere during this period is very tense, and most of the spectators are dressed in the colors of the national flag - red and white. You can also see the National Flag displayed on the facades of most residential buildings throughout the island. It's truly beautiful.
Singapore Night Festival
Singapore Night Festival - a festival of illuminations, dance and music will be held in August 2016. This is an annual cultural event in Singapore, held over two nights in August at Bras Basah Road and Bugis Street, where the entire city turns into a huge stage of street performances, live music, dance and art installations under the cover of darkness. The night extravaganza these days covers the entire city center from Armenian Street, which becomes pedestrian during the entire festival, through Bras Basa Road, including the complexes and buildings of Raffles City, CHIJMES and Plaza Singapura, and to Bugis Street. The festival amazes spectators with laser projections on the buildings of the National Museum and the Art Museum, as well as flying ships and pianos against the backdrop of the Singapore night sky. These interactive light installations have become an annual tradition, attracting a large number of spectators.
Many cultural institutions and museums in Singapore do not close on these nights, but prepare special events and cultural program. At this time, the streets are filled with informal participants of the festival: street performers, musicians, artists who demonstrate their art, live performances and acoustic performances to all passers-by. And, of course, the holiday is not complete without the traditional gastronomic part - a temporary street food court, Hawker Food Alley, is being formed, where you can try any delicacies of local cuisine.
The Singapore Night Festival is a great chance to see tradition, culture and art in a completely different light.
Hari Raya Haji in Singapore
Hari Raya Haji - Friday, July 31, 2020, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice or Eid Al Raya Haji. Hari Raya Haji marks the end of the Haji pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca. Hari Raya Haji usually falls in autumn or winter according to the calendar, and the celebrations are similar to Hari Raya Puasa.
Formula 1 Grand Prix in Singapore
The Singapore Grand Prix 2020 is taking place in Singapore for the fifteenth time, from 18 to 20 September 2020 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lucky ones who get to see it will be treated to a fantastic sight! The organizers of the event once again want to raise the bar so that this super event remains in the memory of participants and spectators forever. The auto race itself will be only part of the grandiose action - the organizers are preparing about three hundred different performances, including with the participation of world stars! The Marina Bay Street Circuit, laid out along the city streets, is the fastest of the city tracks - cars accelerate to speeds of about 290 km/h three times during the lap, while it ranks second after Monaco in terms of the lowest average speed per lap. The Singapore track twists counterclockwise, just like in Turkey and Brazil. It should be noted that a unique temporary fence is installed immediately before the races, so as not to disturb city residents and numerous tourists. The main difference between this track is the uniform artificial lighting, in which night races are visible as during the day, but the light sources do not blind the racers. The total lighting power is more than three million watts! Drive, unpredictability, and special entertainment make the Singapore race truly unforgettable.
Sun Festival in Singapore
Singapore Sun Festival takes place in October. The Singapore Sun Festival is an integrated lifestyle event, celebrating the "art of living well" through seven key disciplines including music, film, visual arts, literature, cuisine, wine drinking and wellness.
Deepavali Festival of Lights in Singapore
Deepavali, The Festival of Lights - Wednesday 14 November 2020, is the most important festival in the Hindu calendar and the most significant festival of the Indian community in Singapore. Deepavali celebrations typically fall in October or November on the calendar, with celebrations beginning in the coming weeks in the Indian ethnic neighborhood called Little India. Celebrating the triumph of good over evil or light over darkness, the streets of Little India are decorated with colored lights and traditional decorations. Roadside stalls sell terracotta lamps, flowers and other traditional decorative items. The shops offer a wide range of sweets to suit all tastes, from Indian sweets to souvenirs. People celebrate the Reunion Festival by visiting the houses of relatives, friends, exchanging sweets, lighting houses with lamps and visiting temples. There are a number of cultural holidays that are celebrated during this period. Since Singapore has a fireworks ban, most families get together to light sparklers at the end of the evening.
Christmas in Singapore
Christmas - December 25, 2020 is considered the most charming time of the year, and the festive spirit in Singapore can already be felt a week before Christmas. The seventh week of the extravaganza is called “Christmas in the Tropics”. This is the time when the spirit of Christmas is celebrated, this happens every year from the end of November and continues until the New Year. Singapore's famous Orchard Road and Marina Bay are getting a makeover during this period, receiving festive lighting, festive arches, and themed decorations. During the holiday, you can get a variety of experiences: Christmas performances by a choir group, which are offered by professional musicians, watch performances by local dancers; watch the Parade of Floats; the popular outdoor dance festival ZoukOut, which takes place on Sentosa Island (organized by one of Singapore's popular nightclubs); and many others. Adding to all the festive aura, shopping malls feature specially designed displays and stunning Christmas decorations. Many shopping centers and stores offer special shopping discounts, even late at night. Families visit relatives and friends and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner.
Singapore International Film Festival
Singapore International Film Festival, the largest event in the Singapore film industry and one of the premier film festivals in Asia. SIFF takes place annually in April. More than two hundred international films of all genres are broadcast at festival screenings, Special attention dedicated to innovative Asian cinema. In addition to films, professional workshops, seminars and film exhibitions are held during the festival.
Festival M1
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is a twelve-day annual festival of theatre, arts, film, dance, visual arts and music created and organized in Singapore for international artists. It is usually held annually at the end of January. The festival is a center for attracting the best works of contemporary artists, an exhibition of cutting-edge artistic and other works, designed for a social audience in Singapore.
Chingay Parade
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Place Miscellaneous
The Chingay Parade is a colorful spectacle that showcases Singapore's cultural heritage in all its diversity. Although this amazing festival takes place during the Chinese New Year celebration, it is attended by representatives of different ethnic groups in Singapore: Chinese, Malay, Indian, etc.
Today, the Chingay Parade is Asia's largest carnival - a colorful celebration that covers the entire central part of the country.
ConcertGuns N' RosesVwithinNot in This Lifetime Tour
Time 20:00
Place Changi Exhibition Center
Rumors about this have been circulating among music fans in Asia for several months. In February, one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all time, Guns N' Roses, will perform in Singapore for the first time at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
Founding member Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan will reunite for the most anticipated world tour of the century. The Not in This Lifetime Tour recently concluded in North America. Each show filled stadiums and delighted thousands of spectators.
Singapore Festival of Fun (SFoF)
Time Miscellaneous
Place QuayClarke
Website https://funfest.asia/
The Singapore Festival of Fun offers family-friendly entertainment, the best street performances, and a range of fun activities for families and groups of friends alike.
The festival includes the Nickelodeon Fiesta Ball, a nine-day festival open air and the Magners International Comedy Festival.
Festivallights i Light Marina Bay
Time 19:30 - 23:00
Place Marina Bay Waterfront
Asia's largest annual light festival, i Light Marina Bay will be held in Singapore for the fifth time. It will be organized by the Singapore Department of Urban Redevelopment and directed by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives. Over the course of the three-week festival, Marina Bay will be illuminated with innovative, eco-friendly lighting installations created by talented artists from different countries peace.
Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing) Jazz)
Time Miscellaneous
Place Marina Bay Sands
For three years in a row, the exciting concerts of the Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing Jazz) were held against the backdrop of the city's panorama, which opens up to guests of Marina Bay Sands. This year the festival will again take place on the hotel grounds. There, music lovers will enjoy jazz in all its diversity and originality. This year it will feature such jazz and R&B stars as Jamie Cullum, Natalie Cole, India Arie and Gregory Porter. At the Singapore International Jazz Festival, you'll be captivated by a dizzying mix of musical styles and live performances from three days of open-air entertainment.
ConcertColdplayVwithinA Head Full of Dreams tour
Place Singapore Sports Hub
Eight years after their last show in Singapore, British band Coldplay will make a triumphant return to the city to perform at the Singapore Sports Hub as part of their A Head Full of Dreams Tour.
Since March 2016, the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour has been attended by more than 2.5 million people from Latin America, the USA and Europe. The show was created by Coldplay in collaboration with production designers Misty Buckley and Paul Normandal.
Eid al Adha
date May - June 2017
Time Miscellaneous
Place Miscellaneous
The festival of breaking the fast, Eid, marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and is known in Singapore as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of humility and repentance: for 30 days it is customary to fast from dawn to sunset.
During this month, in areas such as Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai, night markets sell clothes, delicacies and (best of all!) sweets.
Dragon Boat Race BoatFestival
Date May - June 2017
Time Miscellaneous
Place Miscellaneous
The pounding drums and delicious dumplings make the Dragon Boat Festival one of the most popular events in Singapore.
Many traditions of ancient racing have survived to today. Thus, the boats still have a long, elongated shape, images of a dragon’s head are still painted on their bows, and the drums, as before, set the rhythm of rowing. The drive and amazing camaraderie make the festival a truly exciting experience.
Ultra FestivalSingapore
date To be confirmed
Time Miscellaneous
Place 1 Bayfront Avenue
Have some fun at Ultra Worldwide, the premier electronic music event in the city in early June.
Ultra Singapore will be held in Singapore for the second time and will once again take place in the heart of Marina Bay, at Ultra Park - the unofficial permanent venue of the festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Time Miscellaneous
Place Chinatown
Mid-Autumn Festival marks the end of the harvest season, when, according to tradition, it is customary to thank the gods.
Various legends about the Moon are often associated with this holiday, since it shines especially brightly at this time of year. For the same reason, the main events of the Mid-Autumn Festival take place after sunset.
Admire traditional lanterns at festivals around the island. It will be especially interesting in Chinatown, whose streets will be decorated with beautiful and elegant handmade lanterns.
Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention
date To be confirmed
Time Miscellaneous
Place Marina Bay Sands Boardroom
The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention will bring together the best in pop culture, including world-class artists and designers from around the world who create comics, toys, anime, manga and cosplay costumes.
The event will be held for the tenth time. Visitors will be treated to collectibles, exclusive works and unique works by artists from Singapore and other countries in the region.
Diwali
Time Miscellaneous
Place Little India
Diwali is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. The holiday symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness: as a sign of this, it is customary to light oil lamps.
Head to Little India, where its streets will be transformed into a fantasy land of colorful arches and picturesque lights during the holiday.
Neon FestivalLights
date November 2017
Time To be confirmed
Place Fort Canning National Park
Website http://www.neonlights.sg/
Neon Lights is a music and light festival that takes place every November on several outdoor stages in Fort Canning National Park. Popular among people of all interests, backgrounds and ages, this event brings to the audience music and artistic performances that blur the boundaries between audiences and appeal to everyone without exception.
FestivalAnimeFestivalAsia
date November 2017
Time To be confirmed
Place To be confirmed
Anime Festival Asia (AFA) is the largest and most popular Japanese cultural festival in Southeast Asia, taking place in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. Over the past six years, the event has taken place nine times. More than 130,000 people attended AFA in 2013. Then the festival gained real fame among lovers of Japanese culture in the region.
Christmas Illumination Launch Ceremony
date November 2017 - January 2018
Time To be confirmed
Place To be confirmed
This highly anticipated annual pageant will see the iconic Orchad Road decorated with colorful lights and festive decorations (and even a Christmas tree).
The event is organized by the Orchard Road Business Association.
Watch local musicians and carolers perform throughout the city and enjoy some of the holiday's most famous tunes.
RozhdestvenskayaChristmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay
date December 2017
Time To be confirmed
Place To be confirmed
Singapore's largest Christmas market, Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay, set a record in 2015 with more than 1,500,000 visitors.
The fair offers a wide range of entertainment for visitors of all ages, as well as festive playground with stunning installations, rides and carousels. In addition, fairgoers will be able to enjoy choir performances, concerts and parades.
Time To be confirmed
Place To be confirmed
Ring in the New Year at Marina Bay Singapore, where the iconic New Year's Eve celebrations are hosted annually by Singapore's Urban Redevelopment Department and Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay.
New Year's Eve celebrations will take place across the city, from Marina Bay to Civic, from the early evening and throughout the night.
As midnight approaches, join the crowds for an amazing music, light and laser show, enjoy the fireworks and welcome the New Year in a positive and joyful mood.
Singapore is known as a melting pot of different cultures, and tourists come here for thrills and new experiences. Singapore's numerous festivals and holidays also bring vibrancy and variety to the lives of local residents. They reflect all the cultural diversity of this exotic state. For example, it is impossible to unambiguously answer the question of when the New Year is celebrated in Singapore, because there are two of them.
Chinese New Year in Singapore is no less popular than the traditional one.
Whether you want to experience all the diversity of this city or just want to spend a nice weekend with a friend, there is something for everyone on this sunny island.
The following celebrations and festivals are the most widely celebrated and anticipated events of the first half of the year
New Year is an official holiday in Singapore, so the first of January is a day off. So even if you party all night long at one of the parties that take place around the island, you don't have to worry about falling asleep at work during the day. You can head to the popular areas of Marina Bay to enjoy the spectacular New Year's countdown shows, or take part in one of the wild foam parties at the beautiful, located on. If you're planning a celebratory dinner at a restaurant on December 31st, you'll need to make reservations several months in advance, as there will be crowds of revelers everywhere to take part in the countdown ceremony. Colorful fireworks can be seen from many places.
Chinese New Year in Singapore
If you suddenly feel sad that the party is over, don’t lose heart - another holiday awaits you very soon. The most widely celebrated holiday by the local Chinese population is Chinese New Year. It falls on the first day of the lunar calendar and usually occurs at the end of January - beginning of February. Needless to say, there is unbridled fun and excitement during this 15-day celebration. Shops are decorated with lucky symbols in red and gold. The sound of drums and cymbals heard from afar heralds the arrival of dancers performing the Lion Dance, which is meant to bring prosperity in the new year. To immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, it is worth visiting local markets and nurseries. Keep in mind that many shops and street vendor stalls will be closed on Chinese New Year's Eve and for three days after as their workers go home to spend time with their families.
Chingay Annual Parade
Around this time, the annual Chingay parade takes place. Chingai (Zhuangyi) is a festival of costumes and masquerade; The parade is a spectacular procession with unusual floats on wheels and performers from 150 organizations, including traditional Chinese dancers, fearless stilt performers and martial artists. In recent years, the parade has also expanded to include the Malay and Indian communities and is well worth a visit to enjoy the colorful spectacle and learn about the fascinating cultural traditions of the participants.
Hindu holiday Thaipusam
On the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai, followers of Hinduism celebrate Thaipusam. Celebrated annually between mid-January and mid-February, this holiday is a time of repentance for past sins. One of the highlights of this festival is the Kavadi Attam dance, a ritual performance dedicated to Murugan, the Hindu god of war. Believing that their appeals for divine help will be heard if they carry a heavy "burden", many Hindu devotees subject themselves to various tests of physical endurance, and often pray and fast for 48 days before this ritual. They can choose one of the trials - carrying a heavy load, having the body pierced in many places, walking on nails, or being scourged. The best places to watch these ceremonies are at Little India, the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple on Tank Road or the famous - the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore.
Vesak - Buddha's birthday
In the month of Vesãkha or May, on the first day of the full moon, followers of Buddhism gather for the main event of their religious calendar. Vesak, also known as Buddha's birthday, celebrates the birth, death and enlightenment of Buddha. On this day, incense sticks and flowers are brought to temples. It is also customary to dedicate this day to good deeds, since according to the teachings of karma, it is believed that any good deed performed on this day will be rewarded many times over. During the celebration, believers usually distribute free vegetarian food to the poor, donate blood and release birds from cages. Singapore's oldest Buddhist temple, Shuanglin Temple in Wesak, also hosts the Buddha Bathing Ceremony, an annual ritual in which those present watch a Buddha statue being watered with purified water.
Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival, held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, is chinese holiday in memory of Qu Yuan, poet and minister of the Kingdom of Chu. He was a patriot, dearly loved by his people. Desperate to overcome the corruption existing at the imperial court, which led to the fall of his state, Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river. It is believed that it was then that these boat races began, as the fishermen hurried in their boats in order to get the body of the poet. Rice balls were also thrown into the water to distract the fish from eating the dead body. Today, rice dumplings, traditionally eaten during this festival, are still a popular dish in Singapore, Taiwan, China and many other Southeast Asian countries. Each dumpling contains a variety of ingredients, such as dates, meat, chestnuts or salted eggs. The filling is placed in glutinous rice triangles wrapped in bamboo leaves. Competitions on dragon boats continue to this day, and those who are interested in watching this spectacular boat race should go to the Marina Bay hotel area, where this regatta is held annually in May.
In the second half of the year, outside observers may notice that even the most reserved Singaporeans become much more cheerful. The main reason for this is the amazing change in temperature, which drops by as much as 2-3 degrees, which encourages indigenous people to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the cool weather. But what's even better is that during this period there are many festivals and official holidays. In the following sections, we will tell you which festivals and holidays in Singapore are held from July to December and are of great importance to local residents.
Eid al-Adha Muslim holiday in Singapore
During Ramadan, members of Singapore's Muslim community fast and pray from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is the Muslim holy month of fasting when believers are expected to demonstrate self-discipline and abstain from sin. The end of this period is marked by the celebration of Eid al-Adha ( Hari Raya Puasa) . Just like the Chinese during the Lunar New Year celebrations, Muslims take time off from work and celebrate the holiday with their families. They buy special foods such as ketupat (rice cakes) and rendang (spiced beef), wear new baju kurung outfits, give children small amounts of money and visit distant relatives. There are noisy bazaars throughout Singapore, especially in the eastern regions. Visit the famous onion-domed Sultan Hussein Mosque in Kampong Glam or the street markets in Geylang Serai to sample delectable sweets, shop for an elegant Malay suit or admire traditional Persian carpets.
National Day
In the days leading up to August 9th, the entire island comes alive as every area is brightly decorated in red and white to celebrate National Day. Patriotic songs are broadcast across all local channels as local artists and songwriters come together to declare their love for Singapore. In 2015, Singapore celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. The Independence Day Parade includes aerobatics displays by the Singapore Air Force, processions from various military units, spectacular water shows, and music and dance performances. The holiday ends with grandiose fireworks. Tickets for the parade are issued to citizens and permanent residents of Singapore. If you don't fall into these categories, find yourself a friend in Singapore who will apply for a ticket for you back in May and hope for luck!
Hungry Ghost Festival
Hungry Ghost Festival –
This is not exactly a holiday that is accompanied by fun and rejoicing. However, it is a wonderful festival held in many areas of Singapore. The seventh month of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in August, is dedicated to the realm of spirits and folklore. Offerings are made to honor the deceased, which can include intricately crafted papier-mâché mansions, luxury cars and even the latest iPhones. It is believed that after these offerings are burned, they will reach their recipient in another world. Late at night, flames can be seen everywhere as numerous offerings are burned in incense burners throughout the island. Singing can also be heard, as in many areas getai concerts are organized and continue late into the night to entertain the souls of the dead, for whom the front row seats are always left empty.
Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
If colorful mooncakes are lined up on bakery shelves and lanterns are hung in front of stores, it means the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. Traditional brown mooncakes are as popular today as they were when they first appeared during the Song Dynasty. Today, mooncakes are filled not only with lotus paste, but also with other unusual ingredients, such as datura, raspberries or even Earl Grey. This harvest festival falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its largest and brightest. On this day, family members typically get together and drink tea and mooncakes, while young people go for night walks holding bright lanterns of all shapes and sizes. Annual celebrations are organized by cultural organizations such as the People's Republic of China in Singapore. Their visitors can enjoy word games, couplet writing and stage performances.
Diwali - the main holiday of Hindus in Sinapura
On the darkest night of the Hindu month of Kartika, the community celebrates Diwali, a festival with deep spiritual significance. As a rule, it falls at the end of October or beginning of November and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and hope over despair. This is the best time to visit the beautiful Hindu temples and admire the incredibly detailed statues, or to stroll through the neighborhoods of Little India during this Festival of Lights, when the festively lit streets are filled with colorful lights and spicy aromas. Those who don't want to wade through the crowds can try their hand at the art of rangoli, which involves placing intricate designs of colorful colored rice or sand at your doorstep.
Christmas in Singapore
Christmas - This is a time of great joy and opportunity to do good deeds. The streets are decorated in gold or silver colors, and decorated with all sorts of Christmas symbols, from gingerbread houses to snowmen and Santa Clauses. Celebrations to celebrate the birth of baby Jesus take place in Christian churches throughout the island. Worshipers gather at St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore's largest and most beautiful cathedral, to take part in the festive events. The most spectacular light installations can be found along Orchard Road, Takashimaya Mall and the Raffles City building complex.
As a result, this country is now one of the three richest in the world, and also regularly becomes the top of various official and not very ratings among countries with the highest standard of living. During the day, Singapore amazes with the abundance of greenery, amazing cleanliness and the fact that wherever you go, there will be fountains or some other sources of water. It's simple: Feng Shui reigns here. And according to this system of teaching, water is needed in order to have wealth!
Accordingly, in order to regularly receive sufficient profit, you must remember to follow the laws of Feng Shui. By the way, this may sound funny to some, but local residents seriously believe that it was thanks to strict adherence to these laws that they achieved the prosperity that they now have.
What does this have to do with holidays, fairs, festivals and other exciting events in Singapore? The most direct thing: it is impossible to understand exactly in what atmosphere all these celebrations take place here if you do not understand at least a little of this amazing country, which baffles the whole world.
Catholic Christmas and New Year in Singapore
In general, Singapore is a country that treats representatives of different nationalities and religions quite correctly. Therefore, here they happily celebrate the New Year both according to the Gregorian calendar, that is, January 1, and according to the Eastern or lunar calendar. Christmas here can also be celebrated both Catholic and Orthodox, although the former is still celebrated on a grand scale. In general, events begin to take place somewhere on December 25 and continue until the first days of January. Moreover, during the day, Singapore resembles a beautiful and elegant, but very busy anthill: everyone is rushing about their business, in a hurry to get somewhere.
Even tourists are busy: they try to catch all the sales that are held here. Moreover, pre-New Year and Christmas shopping in this city is considered very profitable. The fact is that, due to the high incomes of the majority of the population, there are plenty of boutiques from leading manufacturers of clothing, shoes, watches, and jewelry. You can sometimes find even more fashionable items on some streets than on a comparable stretch of streets in Paris, where luxury clothing stores are also located. And this, you see, says a lot.
But the residents of Singapore, along with their income, have acquired some capriciousness, and simply not all things have time to sell during the season for one reason or another. And keeping them in warehouses for too long is expensive, especially here: let us remember that Singapore is a very small country. Consequently, any retail space here is very expensive. Therefore, it is profitable for boutiques to have a sale and reduce prices on products very much, selling good things at cost or lower, and not sending it all back by sea. In general, during the day, shopping is an indispensable part of the holidays; people from all over the world fly here specifically for this purpose, this is something like an almost mandatory program for everyone.
But shopping and shopping again is not everything! During the day you can get acquainted with the cuisine of Singapore, as well as Thai, Chinese and quality Indian. They say that some Asian dishes are prepared better in this city-state than in India itself, China, and so on. Not all vacationers can compare, but judging by the reviews, it is really very tasty and satisfying.
Moreover, there is especially a lot of noodles here, they are served both boiled and fried with all sorts of additives, often spicy, and this dish is offered to tourists for a reason, but also with a special meaning. The fact is that noodles are a symbol of longevity, and rice beautifully decorated with spices and vegetables is a symbol of prosperity and wealth. On holidays, whole pyramids are made from boiled rice or wrapped in cones in leaves. These figures and this presentation also mean success.
Even during this holiday, you can attend culinary master classes or even sign up for short courses and learn how to cook the most popular or most famous Singaporean dishes among tourists. For example, Hok-en-pro-may - fried noodles with shrimp, it is also considered a kind of leader. It is prepared by various venerable chefs, in general, a truly amazing dish.
But if we still move away from the topic of food, then it is worth noting that after all these activities the evening comes quite quickly. And Singapore, especially during the holidays, literally transforms. For example, a huge number of lights appear here: literally everything that is possible is illuminated. Naturally, the neon signs make your eyes wide open, congratulations on Christmas, and then Happy New Year, in some places they congratulate you on both holidays at once, which slightly reminds us of Russia...
There is simply an incredible number of garlands, the Christmas trees, of course, are also decorated with shimmering toys and inscriptions, everything is beautiful and looks surprisingly harmonious. However, Singapore was built in uniform style, or rather, according to the uniform requirements of Feng Shui, so it is not surprising that everything is decorated for the holiday according to the same canon. At night, or rather late in the evening on holidays, the Merlion has a very cool laser show. In general, such performances here cannot be called a rarity at all, but on New Year and Christmas they are somehow surprisingly impressive. It is clear that they are trying to prepare in advance. And, of course, fireworks, they are launched from ships standing in the bay, and from different sides, the performance lasts at least half an hour, very beautiful and very impressive.
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year
Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year is celebrated no less magnificently in Singapore. And many believe that it is even more solemn, but comparison here is somewhat inappropriate. And the difference is primarily visible more in the approach, rather than in the design. Chinese New Year is a huge amount of all kinds of symbolism, this is the corresponding cuisine and dishes, they begin to be served on the table the day before. The entire city is literally decorated with sky lanterns, red ribbons with hieroglyphs wishing happiness and prosperity.
There are still some similarities with the New Year celebration according to the Gregorian calendar. Both here and there it all ends with a laser show, as well as fireworks. But that's probably where the similarities end. Firstly, in addition to traditional holiday festivities, during this celebration the local population always visits Buddhist temples, prays, and asks for good luck next year. Secondly, it’s worth saying that with different programs and shows here they never repeat themselves, each time they come up with something different.
And finally, the Eastern New Year is surrounded by a much larger number of rituals, rites and symbols. For example, cooks, setting festive table, will do everything taking into account next year’s patron. Let’s say that a Taurus is “responsible” for it, then, of course, they will never serve veal or beef. Of course, if you want to spend this day with a European approach, then this can also be arranged without problems. But in general, finding establishments oriented towards the West at this time is quite difficult. Especially free, you need to book tables and agree on home service with chefs in advance, since everything good is in great demand here these days.
Independence Day or Singapore Day
Although this does not correspond to the chronology, the residents themselves call this holiday the second most important after the New Year. On this day, many solemn official events take place, the head of government’s address to the people is broadcast on large screens, usually some promises are made for the next year, and a program for improving life is talked about. Moreover, unlike the CIS countries, these promises, as a rule, are fulfilled. And they have nothing to do with the elections, that is, politicians here simply talk about their plans and then begin to implement them.
In addition, a very magnificent parade is held on August 9, which emphasizes the independence of Singapore. There is something demonstrative in this, on the other hand it is not surprising, given that the former colony became completely free from Great Britain only in the twentieth century. Moreover, today there are still those alive who remember the time when Singapore did not have this very independence. In a word, such events have their own meaning, it’s hard to deny.
It ends towards evening with a very colorful show lasting 45 minutes, and then with stunning fireworks. Moreover, it can easily compete with New Year’s in terms of entertainment. Also: in every major hotel or in entertainment complexes Quite famous artists and famous singers perform, both local and international stars are invited. People in white and red clothes walk on the streets; these are the national colors, as well as the colors of the flag. Such a large number of unusually dressed girls, boys, men and women most resembles some kind of spontaneous flash mob.
It is worth noting that before this day there is another holiday, which, as it were, precedes and prepares for Independence Day. One could say that this is just a lucky coincidence if we were not talking about Singapore. There is no room for accidents here, everything is very carefully thought out and calculated by the authorities. We are talking about the Heritage Festival.
Singapore Heritage Festival
As has already been said, Singapore takes diverse heritage very seriously. This is a multinational country, which largely owes its prosperity not to Feng Shui, although, of course, there can be any opinions on this matter, but to the friendly work of representatives of different nationalities on wealth and prosperity. As a result, we managed to achieve simply amazing results that can be observed today. And the Singapore authorities remember this, and also urge citizens not to forget about it. As a result, every year in July such a festival is held, within the framework of which each more or less large ethnic group can talk about their traditions, preserved culture, history, and so on.
For example, in Singapore there is a little India, that’s what the Indian quarters are called. And here you can try chicken curry in a spicy and not very spicy version, fish and lamb, and, if you believe the reviews of travelers, at least much more best quality than in the UK, where Indian cuisine has become incredibly popular in recent years. That is, this says something.
Singapore also has a lot of Japanese, and in general there are a lot of representatives from various Asian countries. But most of all, of course, the Chinese. However, in recent years, immigrants from Thailand have been trying to catch up with them in number, which, by the way, is noticeable by the increased number of Thai restaurants, shops, cosmetics and other things.
So, the heritage festival is meant to remind everyone of the importance of preserving all this cultural diversity, wealth, preserving with mutual assistance to each other and while respecting each other's boundaries. It's become something of a Singaporean policy and it's such a colorful, vibrant event that gets a lot of coverage on local TV - it's a great way to remind people why it's important. But, at the same time, it is presented in such a form that many people like. And who would be against another holiday?
Singapore Food Festival
A bright and rather unusual event takes place in the first half of June. It began in 1994, since then this event has grown and expanded its format. Its main goal is to introduce participants to wonderful Asian food, and the term “Asian” in this case should be understood as broadly as possible, since here you can find literally everything, from Indian to Japanese. But the focus, of course, is on the best Singaporean dishes with their unique character. And, by the way, not only dishes, but also excellent drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. In general, there is something to see here.