Event Preview: OINKATChinatownCNY Chinese Abundance and prosperity New Year Celebrations 2019 Line Ups
chinatown 1/17/2019
As we bid the year of the loyal canine good bye, its time to welcome the year of the pig. This year's message is all about honoring tradition and family togetherness. If you haven't already noticed about the pig-themed light up which features 2,688 handcrafted lanterns, its time to bring your family down for a sight-seeing and bonding trip as plenty of three generation fun-filled activities awaits you .
If you are planning on a trip to see the light up I recommend going there during evening time. Have your dinner and watch the street light up.
This year's main theme is about abundance and prosperity which signifies the Pig year. The district of Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road has been separated into three sections of Wealth (ignots and cold coins), Celebration (Lion dance costumes and red lanterns) and Knowledge (Paper scrolls and paper calligraphy brushes) represented by respective props.
You may try to spot the 1,790 red and yellow lanterns forming the word 春 with 3 auspicious swimming carps from an aerial view across south bridge road if you are adventurous.
Official Celebrations begins from 18 January - 6 Mar 2019. These lanterns are designed in collaboration with students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) for the 8th year. I think they've done a great job despite some negative feedbacks from the public. Singaporeans are generally picky and stingy on their praises so do not let their negative remarks get into you, SUTD students. I think the team of craftsmen too, have done a great job.
There are also special programs lined up for especially for families of 3 generations to enjoy, such as the Traditional Cantonese Opera Performances as well as Pineapple Tart making Workshops. Aside to that, there will also be the yearly festive street bazaars, lion dance performance and the Chinese New Year Countdown party led by MediaCorp Artist.
Activity Highlights includes:
20th Jan 2019 from (6-10pm)
Official light up and opening ceremony at New bridge road and Eu Tong Sen Street.
15 Jan - 3 Feb 2019 (11am-9pm)
Chinatown Wishing Tree in Chinatown Point - Pen down your new year wishes on a wishing card for $2 per card, and hang them on the wishing tree. Proceeds go to the Kreta Ayer Senior Activity Centre for the underprivileged elderly residing in Chinatown.
18 Jan - 4 Feb 2019 (6-10pm daily) CNY eve till 1am
Festive Street Bazaar for Chinese new year goodies shopping , a total of 313 stores
19 Jan - 4 Feb 2019 (8-10.30pm) daily
Nightly stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square with performance of festive songs, dance performance and lion dance performance.
19 & 20 Jan - 26 & 27 Jan 2019 (7-10pm)
Traditional Cantonese Opera Performances by local and overseas troupes. This is in conjunction with the Singapore Bicentennial celebrations and commemorate Kreta Ayer People's Theatre Foundation's 50th year of serving the community and promoting the performing arts in Singapore.
26 Jan 2019 (6.30 - 10.30pm)
12th International Lion Dance Competition at Kreta Ayer Square. 10 teams from 10 countries (Including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hongkong, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Mynmar and Vietnam) pit for the title of "King of Lions".
$10/per ticket can be purchased via Kreta Ayer Community Club or Chinatown Visitor Centre at Kreta Ayer Square.
For more information, call 62223597 to enquire.
26 & 27 Jan , 2 & 3 Feb 2019 (3.30pm - 5pm)
Chinatown Walking Trail spanning Kreta Ayer Road, Sago Street, Pagoda Street, and New Bridge Road led by experienced ambassadors. Complimentary for locals and tourist at 10 person per session.
Register at www.chinatownfestivals.sg, slots allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
27 Jan 2019 (7-10pm)
Mass Reunion Dinner at field opposite Kim Seng CC (Not opened to public)
27 Jan 2019 (10am-1pm)
Pineapple Tart Making Workshop Learn how to make pineapple tarts as a family at Kreta Ayer Community Club $5 per group (Max 5 members from 3 generation encouraged)
For ticket enquiries, please call 62223597 (Kreta Ayer CC) or 62723878 (Kim Seng CC)
4 Feb 2019 (9.30pm - 12.30am)
Live stage performance by Mediacrop Artist with fireworks and firecrackers disply at New Bridge road and Eu Tong Sen Street
17 Feb 2019 (6pm-10pm)
Chingay 2019 @ Heartlands , the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. This will mark the closing of the Chinese New Year Celebrations with 10 beautifully decorated and lighted float.
For more information about the festivities, visit:
Website: www.chinatownfestivals.sg
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Instagram: Instagram.com/Chinatown_festivals
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If you are planning on a trip to see the light up I recommend going there during evening time. Have your dinner and watch the street light up.
This year's main theme is about abundance and prosperity which signifies the Pig year. The district of Eu Tong Sen Street and New Bridge Road has been separated into three sections of Wealth (ignots and cold coins), Celebration (Lion dance costumes and red lanterns) and Knowledge (Paper scrolls and paper calligraphy brushes) represented by respective props.
Official Celebrations begins from 18 January - 6 Mar 2019. These lanterns are designed in collaboration with students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) for the 8th year. I think they've done a great job despite some negative feedbacks from the public. Singaporeans are generally picky and stingy on their praises so do not let their negative remarks get into you, SUTD students. I think the team of craftsmen too, have done a great job.
There are also special programs lined up for especially for families of 3 generations to enjoy, such as the Traditional Cantonese Opera Performances as well as Pineapple Tart making Workshops. Aside to that, there will also be the yearly festive street bazaars, lion dance performance and the Chinese New Year Countdown party led by MediaCorp Artist.
Activity Highlights includes:
20th Jan 2019 from (6-10pm)
Official light up and opening ceremony at New bridge road and Eu Tong Sen Street.
Chinatown Wishing Tree in Chinatown Point - Pen down your new year wishes on a wishing card for $2 per card, and hang them on the wishing tree. Proceeds go to the Kreta Ayer Senior Activity Centre for the underprivileged elderly residing in Chinatown.
18 Jan - 4 Feb 2019 (6-10pm daily) CNY eve till 1am
Festive Street Bazaar for Chinese new year goodies shopping , a total of 313 stores
19 Jan - 4 Feb 2019 (8-10.30pm) daily
Nightly stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square with performance of festive songs, dance performance and lion dance performance.
19 & 20 Jan - 26 & 27 Jan 2019 (7-10pm)
Traditional Cantonese Opera Performances by local and overseas troupes. This is in conjunction with the Singapore Bicentennial celebrations and commemorate Kreta Ayer People's Theatre Foundation's 50th year of serving the community and promoting the performing arts in Singapore.
Visit http://peoplestheatre.com.sg for booking details.
12th International Lion Dance Competition at Kreta Ayer Square. 10 teams from 10 countries (Including Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hongkong, Cambodia, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Mynmar and Vietnam) pit for the title of "King of Lions".
$10/per ticket can be purchased via Kreta Ayer Community Club or Chinatown Visitor Centre at Kreta Ayer Square.
For more information, call 62223597 to enquire.
26 & 27 Jan , 2 & 3 Feb 2019 (3.30pm - 5pm)
Chinatown Walking Trail spanning Kreta Ayer Road, Sago Street, Pagoda Street, and New Bridge Road led by experienced ambassadors. Complimentary for locals and tourist at 10 person per session.
Register at www.chinatownfestivals.sg, slots allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
27 Jan 2019 (7-10pm)
Mass Reunion Dinner at field opposite Kim Seng CC (Not opened to public)
27 Jan 2019 (10am-1pm)
Pineapple Tart Making Workshop Learn how to make pineapple tarts as a family at Kreta Ayer Community Club $5 per group (Max 5 members from 3 generation encouraged)
For ticket enquiries, please call 62223597 (Kreta Ayer CC) or 62723878 (Kim Seng CC)
4 Feb 2019 (9.30pm - 12.30am)
Live stage performance by Mediacrop Artist with fireworks and firecrackers disply at New Bridge road and Eu Tong Sen Street
17 Feb 2019 (6pm-10pm)
Chingay 2019 @ Heartlands , the largest street performance and float parade in Asia. This will mark the closing of the Chinese New Year Celebrations with 10 beautifully decorated and lighted float.
For more information about the festivities, visit:
Website: www.chinatownfestivals.sg
Facebook: facebook.com/Chinatown.Festivals
Instagram: Instagram.com/Chinatown_festivals
For more snippets of me, beauty, fashion, lifestyle, food and product reviews/events do follow me on my social channels:
Pearlywerkz FB | Pearlywerkz IG | Pearlywerkz WWW
For collaboration, feedback, media coverage, and sponsorship opportunities,
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Disclaimer:
1)Thank you for the event invitation by Affluence PR.
2) All photographs on this site belongs to the property of Pearlywerkz unless otherwise credited.
3) Do ask for permission if you wish to utilize any of the photographs used on this site.
4) Information of event details are accurate at the point of publish.
