Singapore is a popular tourist destination with world famous natural as well as man-made attractions and places. Besides, the destination has a rich heritage and diverse culture. People with their own distinctive beliefs, ethics and customs celebrate traditional festivals throughout the year.
Check out the top most significant festivals of Singapore such as Chinese New Year, the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Malay festival of Hari Raya Puasa and many more. If you are booking tickets to the destination, try to be there when one of one of these festivals is celebrated.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year starts from mid -January every year. People all over Singapore beautifully decorate their houses. Shopping malls and city streets are jazzed up with lights and colourful decorations. You can enjoy special cuisine and cultural performances at this significant event. The Huayi festival showcases Chinese talent from diverse backgrounds such as theatre, music, and dance.
Chingay Parade
The Chingay Parade is a traditional celebration held every year in Singapore during the 15-day Chinese New Year festivities. The parade showcases performances by Taiwanese acrobats, salsa dancers and modern-day magicians. You can also get a chance to be a part of the performances during the parade. Don’t forget to witness the traditional Chinese lion dance. This is an eye opening cultural show, performed by people from different countries.
Thaipusam Festival
Thaipusam festival is said to be the most majestic festival in Singapore. It is a Hindu festival celebrated on 30th January, in honour of the Hindu god, Lord Murugan. The practices and rituals include piercing of the body with large steel hooks and other sacrificial acts such as walking on fire. You can attend this festival at Sri Perumal Temple from early morning till late evening. You can even enjoy traditional cuisine and Prasad distributed during the celebrations.
River Hong Bao Festival
The River Hong Bao Festival is one of the most important days in the Chinese calendar. It is celebrated to welcome the Chinese New Year. Celebrations continue for 17 days. There are large-scale displays of Chinese mythical characters including the Chinese God of Fortune and the 12 Chinese zodiacs. The beautiful arrangement of bright colourful lights in the evening simply looks blissful.
