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Here’s a comprehensive guide to the best Chinese New Year events and things to do in Singapore for CNY 2025. Istana Chinese New Year Open House. Date: 2 February 2025 Location: Istana, Istana Road, Singapore Admission: Free (with ticketed guided tour) Experience the grandeur of the Istana during Chinese New Year with the Istana Chinese New The gates of the grand Istana open to the public only on certain special occasions, including Chinese New Year. This year’s Istana Open House falls on February 2, 2025, with 1-hour walking tours Wan Qing Festival of Spring is an annual Chinese New Year festival. This year, because the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall is currently closed, the Festival will take place at SAFRA Punggol. This year’s event will take place from 8 Feb to 9 Feb 2025, and includes a huge line up of programmes and activities. Where: Spring Blossoms at Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953. 8. Lunar New Year at Universal Studios Singapore. Make your way to the theme park to admire gorgeous cherry blossoms this Chinese New Year. 2025 is the year of the Snake, starting from January 29, 2025 (Chinese Lunar New Year Day) and lasting until February 16, 2026. If you were born in 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, your Chinese zodiac sign is the Snake. Chinese New Year in Singapore is one of the biggest celebrations on the event calendar. The ancient traditions of the Lunar New Year are still celebrated with modern pizazz by Singapore's Chinese community. A Guide to Chinese New Year More than just an age-old tradition, the Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion, marked with family reunions and wishes for abundance and prosperity. River Hongbao 2025 is one of Singapore’s most beloved and long-standing Chinese New Year events. The iconic event offers a blend of culture, history and festivities, together with spectacular lantern sets that light up the night. Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore is a vibrant and culturally rich experience, blending traditional festivities with modern celebrations. In 2025, the Year of the Snake, the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, lively performances, and mouth-watering food. Here’s your ultimate guide to maki Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival 2025 (2025年牛车水农历新年庆祝活动), Singapore's iconic Lunar New Year celebration in the historic Chinese quarter This will be a tribute to Singapore’s 60 years of independence as the annual Chinese New Year (CNY) event welcomes the Year of the Snake, which begins on Jan 29. You might not know much about the Dongzhi Festival, but there’s a high chance you’ve already been celebrating it every year. Dongzhi, or Winter Solstice Festival, is the last Chinese festival each year. It marks the end of the winter solstice that’s usually between 21st and 23rd December – 6 weeks before the start of the new lunar year. Celebrating Chinese New Year Worldwide. Chinese New Year has transcended borders, becoming a global celebration. In cities with large Chinese communities, such as New York, San Francisco, London, and Singapore, you’ll find huge celebrations. There are vibrant parades and festivities, showcasing Chinese culture to a wider global audience. Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations. Chinatown is the heart of Singapore’s Chinese New Year celebrations. The Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival runs from mid-January to early February and includes a vibrant street bazaar with vendors selling everything from traditional snacks to red lanterns, jewelry, and souvenirs. There are also PM Lawrence Wong interacted with people from the Chinese community at the launch of River Hongbao 2025, an integral part of Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore. Photo courtesy: X. In his message to the nation, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said, “Chinese New Year is a time for family reunion and bonding. The Singapore Chinese Orchestra has organised a masterful 2-hour performance to celebrate the Year of the Snake and commence the 2025 Chinese New Year festivities. It features The Purple Symphony and several musicians from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a momentous occasion celebrated by the Chinese diaspora worldwide. In Singapore, this festival takes on a special significance, as the majority of the population has Chinese roots. The celebrations not only mark the beginning of the lunar new year but also reflect the rich tapestry of Chinese culture and traditions woven Chinese New Year is a significant festival in Singapore, celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. The festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year. In Chinese lunar calendars, the first day of the new year falls between January 21 and February 20. In Singapore, the Chinese New Year is celebrated primarily by Chinese Singaporeans, or members of the Chinese diaspora located there, who make up over 75% of Singapore's population. [1] The holiday is the start of a new year based on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Learn how to celebrate Chinese New Year (CNY) in Singapore, with helpful resources and tips on local activities and traditions. Huayi Chinese Festival of Arts
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