CNY 2013 Events in Singapore | OpenRice Singapore

On 10 February 2013, the Chinese Community will be ushering in the Year of the Snake. Here are some fun and exciting events you may want to witness if you’re spending Chinese New Year here in Singapore. CHINATOWN

Where else can celebrate CNY to the fullest than in Chinatown. During this special time of the year, it turns into a majestic place where you can watch lion dance performances, street light ups, and many more. Here are some of the happenings you can watch out for: Official Light Up and Opening Ceremony When: 19 January 2013; 6pm to 10pm Where: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street CNY 2013 Countdown Party When: 9 February 2013; 9:30pm to 12:30am Where: New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street Mass Reunion Dinner When: 3 February 2013; 7pm to 10pm Where: F1 race track at Singapore Flyer Nightly Stage Shows When: 19 January to 9 February 2013; 8pm to 10pm Where: Kreta Ayer Square Festive Carnival When: 10 January to 9 February 2013; 11am to 10:30pm (Sunday to Thursday), 11am to 1am (Friday, Saturday & Public Holidays) Where: People’s Park Complex Festive Street Bazaar When: 18 January to 9 February 2013; 6am to 10:30pm (Daily) 6pm to 1am (Chinese New Year’s Eve) Where: Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, Temple Street and Trengganu Street Chinatown Wishing Tree When: 15 January to 24 February 2013; 11am to 9pm Where: Chinatown Point Lion Dance Competition When: 26 January 2013; 6pm to 11pm Where: Open field at Banda Street Photo courtesy of Chinatown Festivals WISMA ATRIA

You don’t need to wait for hong baos to get a little something during CNY. Wisma Atria has a couple of privileges for you to celebrate the Year of the Snake. CNY Lucky Draw For a minimum spending of $200, you may just win any of these prizes: 4 Nights at Pangkor Laut, West Malaysia and 4 Nights at Gaya Island, Borneo Malaysia. Two winners will be chosen for each category. When: 18 January to 9 February (Lucky Draw date will be held on 15 February 2013) How: Shoppers may present their receipts at the Information Counter on Level 1. Spend and be Rewarded If you spend at least $200* in one day, you will be rewarded with 2 packs of limited-edition Wisma Atria Red Packets. For a minimum of $500*, you will receive Timewise vouchers worth $100. How: Shoppers may present their receipts at the Information Counter on Level 1. Redemption will be on a first come, first served basis. Photo courtesy of Wisma Atria ASIAMALLS
(Tiong Bahru Plaza, Century Square, Hougang Mall, White Sands, Liang Court, and Tampines 1)

Win Cash in the Bingo Draws (Tiong Bahru Plaza, Century Square, Hougang Mall, White Sands, and Tampines 1) Just spend at least $68*, participate in AsiaMall’s Bingo game, and stand the chance to win up to $10,776 in cash! For NETS and FlashPay shoppers, they get 2 Bingo Cards for each redemption. Also stand a chance to win in the Early Bird Draw, which will be held on 8 February at 5pm. The winner will receive up to $3,888! When: 8 February 2013 (Early Bird Draw at 5pm, Grand Bingo Draw at 8pm) Where: Atrium, Level 1 (Tiong Bahru Plaza, Century Square, Hougang Mall, White Sands, Tampines One) Lunar Street Bazaars For all your CNY goodies, head down to AsiaMalls’ Lunar Street Bazaars. For this special occasion, they will set up a number of stalls at the Atrium (Level 1) which will be selling cookies, Pineapple Tarts, Love Letters, and everything you need for your CNY celebration. When: (25 January to 7 February 2013) Where: Atrium, Level 1 (Tiong Bahru Plaza, Century Square, Hougang Mall, White Sands & Tampines 1*) *Tampines 1’s bazaar starts on 28 January. Prosperous Giveaways To redeem a reversible mandarin orange carrier plus a red packet organiser set, simply spend $168* at any AsiaMalls malls. For NETS and Flashpayers, spend only $128* to receive these gifts(Not applicable at Liang Court). Shoppers can also get a set of red packets for a minimum of $68 spending. When: 18 January to 8 February 2013 Where: Tiong Bahru Plaza, Century Square, Hougang Mall, White Sands, Liang Court, Tampines 1 *Terms & Conditions Apply. Please approach Customer Service Counter at the malls for more information. VIVO CITY

Img by Calvin Teo, October 2006

Chinese Culture Extravaganza Usher in a bountiful Lunar New Year with festive shows and promotions. Witness live acts which will perform cultural, traditional, as well as contemporary dances. See them all in action before you celebrate CNY. When: Helena Tourism Arts Troupe (11 to 19 January, except 14 January); Jinan Acrobatics Troupe (20 to 27 January, except 21 January); China Population Culture Arts Troupe (29 to 3 February), Jilin Arts Troupe (5 to 16 February, except 9 to 11 February) Where: Ampitheatre, Level 3 Tangs Chinese New Year Goodies Fair An assortment of CNY goodies await you at Tangs, Vivo City. For a limited period, you can purchase CNY snacks as well as festive decorations here. When: 11 January to 6 February 2013 Where: Central Court B, Level 1 CITY SQUARE MALL Do head down to this mall and see what it has in store for you for the coming Year of the Snake. Treats of the Orient Fair Great offers such as delectable CNY treats await you at City Square Mall's CNY Fair. Where: L1 Atrium When: 25 January to 8 February 2013 FRASERS CENTREPOINT MALLS (Bedok Point, Causeway Point, Changi City Point, Compass Point, Northpoint) Jet Off to Tokyo and Taipei Just spend a minimum of $88 in a single same-day receipt and stand a chance to win pair of air tickets for a 5D/4N trip to Tokyo and Taipei. Accomodations are included for these two lucky winners. When: 18 January to 24 February 2013 Sure-Win Spin! If you spend $188 or $288 at any Frasers Malls, you get to spin the wheel for some sure-win prizes like free stays at Shanghai, Perth, Bangkok (courtesy of Frasers Hospitality). When: 18 January to 9 February 2013 Chinese New Year Fairs Out with the old, in with the new. Whether you're buying clothes, goodies, or whatever you need to usher in the CNY, the Frasers Centrepoint Malls make it easier for you to shop at their CNY Fairs: CNY Goodies and Decorations Fair When: 28 January to 8 February 2013 Where: Bedok Point Metro Home Linen and Luggage Fair When: 15 January to 17 February 2013 Where: Causeway Point Flower Fair When: 28 January to 8 February 2013 Where: Causeway Point CNY Food Fair When: 28 January to 8 February 2013 Where: Changi City Point Metro Fair When: 15 January to 17 February 2013 Where: Compass Point Cold Storage Fair When: Now till 13 January 2013 Where: Compass Point CNY Goodies and Apparel Fair When: 28 January to 8 February 2013 Where: Northpoint See Also: New to the area? Use OpenSnap to find out the best places to dine nearby Explore Chinatown for more festive goodies