Singapore is always jam packed with festivals, events and entertainment, so doing any one part of these social gatherings will definitely make your stay a memorable experience.
Here is a list of a few festivals to learn about while you are in Singapore
* Chinese new year
It is by far the most important festival marked on the calendar of events of Singapore. He is regarded as a day of great celebration in the Chinese community and therefore is observed by all Singaporean from all walks of life. During this festival, the hub of activity "Chinatown" is teeming with colors, people and famous lion and a dragon dance.
The new year is observed the first day of the first month in the Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th.
* Christmas
At any international event or a local festival, Singapore offers a splendid choice to have a vacation experience all-round year. Singaporean Christmas festivities begin 17 Dec 25 Dec with loads of shows every night, parades of a large number of entertaining "last minute purchasers.
The pediment of Sentosa Harbour is brilliantly decorated with lights from November 24 and 31 dec.
If you are on holiday on this beautiful island during the Christmas period then Orchard road will surely be a fascinating place to visit. Visitors and shoppers can also take advantage of the massive discount offered during this period.
* Deepavali
If you like the dazzling light festival, Fireworks and colors you will need to visit the attractive Serangoon Road Singapore during Diwali.
Deepavali is a festival that puts forward the end of harvest and the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of Vanvaas. It is one of the most important festivals for the Hindu community, and is also celebrated with a mind equal to Singapore.
The Indians of Little India ethnic neighbourhood starts a preparation a week for this festival of lights. Roadside stands sell lamps in terracotta, traditional and decorative flowers. The street of little India is a must to visit the place for this festival. You can also admire festive bazaars, heritage Indian exhibitions, concerts and the abundance of delights Indians on the streets of Little India. Singapore celebrates this by applying art henna on their hands. This enclave rich in history "the heart of the Indian city" or how to transform celebrates Deepavali is a must watch.
* Hari Raya Haji
Also known as the "Feast of Sacrifice", Hari Raya is celebrated by the Muslim community commemorating the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. This festival starts the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijja, 70 days after the holy month of Ramadan. This day is a great time to comply with the ethics and practices of the Muslim community.
Kampong Glam, street Arabic and Haji lane are the best places to enjoy the spirits of the Hari Raya Haji with mint tea and smoking shisha.
* Moon cake festival
Also known as the mid-autumn festival, moon cake Festival is a harvest festival which is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar during the full moon.
The name is derived from a cake called traditional Moon Chinese bakery product, which is the main delicacy in autumn mi.
Exactly one month before the festival, Moon and other delights cakes will begin to be sold on the Chinese market. The moon cake festival is one of the most important celebrations of Singapore. Joyous family celebration and merry making are one of the biggest festivals highlights. Some areas staged opera performances, calligraphy, handicraft making, contest tales and test.
The garden of China, the Singapore River, China Town, the Esplanade and Marina Bay are only 5 places to see during the mid-autumn festival. So travel here and soak you in the culture, tradition and colours of real China.
Singapore tours of many cultures and traditions, and this festive spirit has surely made the island a cosmopolitan 'break between East and West '. As a result, this city really represents a wide variety of foods and festivals!
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