Want to celebrate New Year in exhilarating style? Do it here! Amongst the most significant celebrations in Singapore, the Chinese New Year Celebrations are marked by many spectacular events around the city.

The Singapore New Year Celebration is regarded as the liveliest New Year celebration in the world, celebrated with typical Singaporean enthusiasm. Widely popular for its extravagant festivities, the Chinese New Year Celebrations in Singapore bring to light its dynamic culture of traditions, heritage and customs. 

Festive lanterns

The festive decorations are perhaps the most distinguishing feature of Singapore's Chinese New Year Celebrations. The streets are usually lit up with dazzling lights and lanterns, welcoming the revellers to bask in the festivities.

A sensational sight, the kaleidoscopic vision of multi-coloured lights is further intensified by a number of street parades that take place every year. You will be able to sense the excitement in the air as performers, acrobats and lion dancers bring the streets to life. 

Stunning displays

Extending as far as Marina Bay, the festivities culminate with a stunning display of firecrackers and fireworks. With a stunning backdrop of the city skyline, the Singapore River Hongbao Carnival is another spectacular New Year celebration, popular among the locals. Studded with remarkable performances, it is an immersive cultural experience, decorated with Chinese gods, floats of mythical creatures, pagodas, cherry blossoms and legendary heroes.