Singapore is a multi-racial country, consisting
of Chinese, Malay and Indian as the three main races. However,
Singapore has gone a long way since its independence in 1965 and you
will find many people of many different nationalities in Singapore:
from Japanese to Koreans, Americans, Canadians, Italians, French,
Australians, etc.
Being a multi-racial country, Singapore's holidays consists of those
celebrated by the Chinese, Malay and Indian.
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Chinese New Year
This holiday celebrates the welcoming of Spring, and is the
Chinese equivalent of the English New Year. It is always
welcomed with lion and dragon dances, and mandarin oranges
are exchanged for blessings, while singles and children
receive “Hong Bao” or "Ang Pow" (red packets filled with
money) for good luck. On the holiday eve,
Chinatown is is lit up with
spectacular fireworks. There will also be the Chingay
Procession, Singapore’s grandest street parade! Be
mesmerised by the the awesome float procession!
Deepavali
Also known as The Festival of Lights, it celebrates the
triumph of light over darkness, good over evil. During
Deepavali, Little India explodes with vibrant colours and
lights, especially along Serangoon Road. Soak in the
festivities as you check out the festive bazaar and enjoy
the cultural performances.
Hari Raya Puasa
This festival marks the completion of a month of fasting
(Ramadan), for every Muslim. In the heart of Geylang Serai
is the Malay Village, a vibrant cultural showcase of the
Malay community. Discover what it was like to live in a
village community 'Kampong Days', which showcases the
traditional lifestyle of Malays. By night, it will transform
into a lively night bazaar with glittering lights, from
October to November. With traditional costumes, handmade
crafts and halal delicacies up for sale, it is a bargain not
to be missed!
Christmas
Watch Orchard Road come
alive on Christmas in a dazzling array of colors, from
November through to early January. Be mesmerised by the
pulsating lights and ornaments on trees along Orchard Road
as they sparkle and create magical moments in Singapore's
most famous street. Malls and hotels are transformed into a
Christmas fairyland as they vie for title of Best Decoration
for the occasion.
New Year's Day
Saturday
1 January 2005
Hari Raya Haji
Friday
21 January 2005
Chinese New Year
Wednesday
9 February 2005
Thursday
10 February 2005
