After two years of virtual events, Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration marks its return with tons of existing physical festivities.
Apart from the Festive Fair, visitors can look forward to the annual street light-up, weekly stage shows and the Chinese New Year Countdown Party.
Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration
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Chinatown Chinese New Year Street Light-Up
Hop into the year of the rabbit with the Chinatown Chinese New Year Street Light-Up. The festival features fascinating rabbit dioramas that are located along New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, and for the first time ever, Upper Cross Street.
The towering 10-meter-tall centerpiece, which depicts the multi-generational rabbit family, is displayed at the junction of Upper Cross Street and New Bridge Road. While the stunning decorations that adorn the street are designed as part of the collaboration with the Singapore University of Technology and Design.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown Party
Mark your calendars for 21st January 2023 as the festival will host a Countdown Party at Kreta Ayer Square on Chinese New Year Eve. The event will also be broadcast live on Channel 8 from 10.30pm. It will feature a stellar line-up of performances from Mediacorp artistes.
“We are excited to be welcoming the most important festive holiday on the Lunar Calendar back to the streets of the historically significant precinct of Chinatown. The Chinese New Year Celebration unites Singaporeans and international visitors across cultures and generations through a thrilling line up of festivities, and sets the stage for an auspicious, prosperous year ahead,” said Minister for Communications and Information and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Adviser to Jalan Besar GRC Grassroots Organisations (Kreta Ayer-Kim Seng), Mrs Josephine Teo.
Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration 2023 Festivities
The Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration 2023 will welcome guests with a slew of family-friendly festivities. The highly anticipated Festive Fair will include 280 stalls selling festive items spanning Smith Street, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street and Temple Street, and the weekly Stage Shows which are held over two weekends at Kreta Ayer Square.
Ms Lim Shoo Ling, Director, Arts and Cultural Precincts, Singapore Tourism Board, said, “We look forward to welcoming both locals and visitors to the Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations, and to experience the offerings within the vibrant Chinatown precinct. Beyond the exciting line-up of activities, we also hope the celebrations provide a deeper insight into Singapore’s rich Lunar New Year traditions, and inspire visitors to discover more about Singapore’s unique multi-cultural heritage.”
They also partnered up with Sqkii, a local gamification startup, to host ‘兔来运转’ (The Lucky Rabbit)’ game. Visitors can visit the Chinatown precinct and complete the tasks for a chance to win exciting prizes. The game will be available until 5th February.
Adopt a Lantern Initiative
‘Adopt a Lantern’ is part of the initiative to make Singapore a sustainable place. Visitors will be given repurposed street lanterns to showcase their spirit for the festive season.
Chinatown’s Chinese New Year Celebration 2023
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| Date | Event | Venue |
| 3 January – 19 February 2023 7.00pm – 12.00am (Mon – Sun) 7.00pm – 6.00am (Eve of CNY) | Street Light Up The streets of Chinatown come to life every night during the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebration 2023. | Along New Bridge Road, South Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, and (NEW) Upper Cross Street |
| 21 January 2023 10.30pm – 12.30am | Countdown Party The long-awaited Chinatown Chinese New Year Countdown Party returns to usher in the auspicious Year of the Rabbit. Broadcasted live on Channel 8 | Kreta Ayer Square |
| 1 January – 21 January 2023 6.00pm to 10.00pm | Festive Fair The annual Chinatown Chinese New Year Festive Fair makes its long-awaited return with 280 stalls offering a variety of new year goodies. | Smith Street, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street Temple Street |
| 7 – 8, 14 – 15 January 2023 7.00pm – 9.00pm | Weekly Stage Shows Celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 at Chinatown over the weekends with free stage shows presenting a stellar line-up of performances perfect for the whole family. | Kreta Ayer Square |
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