every day festival! lunar new year in singapore too fun

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China and the like focusing on New Year’s Day of the old calendar which celebrates lively, “old New Year’s Day”.The old New Year’s Day of Singapore where the people of the Chinese type occupy 7 tenths of citizen even among them is truly cheerful.Be too pleasant old New Year’s Day this time Singaporean circumstances the thoroughness report! Also gourmet information only of this time necessary is seeing.

The whole town dyes crimson! The old New Year’s Day of Singapore

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Whether with the decoration which designates the red whose luck is good as keynote the front eaves crowded and.As for paper lantern decoration of fixed turn



In the atmosphere where also the town is different usually

From equator country and Singapore of the normal summer of approximately 130km.In small country about of the Awazi island, 4,500,000 human thing people have lived.In addition to the Chinese system, because many races such as the Malayan system and the Indian system have gotten together, public terminology there is also the Malayan language Chinese Tamil language English and 4 languages.

As for such a Singapore 7 tenths of citizen the Chinese system.Because of that we celebrate old New Year’s Day conspicuously prosperously.Old New Year’s Day date with year to change, around the mostly middle of January ~ middle of February.New Year’s Day 2008 is 2/7.That front and back approximately one months, as for Singaporean town old New Year’s Day Ishiki! It is colored with the New Year’s Day decoration whose everywhere of town such as restaurant hotel department store is colorful, just sees pleasant ones.this period is also a unique event further jostling. you’ll enjoy festive mood every day.

following page in, from the circumstances of the new year shopping.

new year in preparation for first, shopping

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new year decoration is also rich type. strap ranging from big thing for business



chinatown new year items during this period has extensive

party, such as relatives or work around, lunar new year is busy with something, it started from the stage of preparation. items required, such as the new year decorations and sweets, such as shopping for the dinner in chinatown before new year. the decoration is most people buy a new one every year. because, can not use it since it often turn motif of the zodiac that contains the, it is also not so high price, the reason is a strong feeling that i want to welcome the new year with new goods and also.

there are many people in the lunar new year auspicious red dress. some people wear a dress china

further, in singapore, furniture and clothing before the lunar new year, the xinzhou as well as cosmetics. furniture, and every year is not truly alive, so many people, such as cushion covers and tablecloths kaikaeru. many people also want to welcome the new year with new hairstyle, or the end of the year’s crowded discount beauty salon. it is the same in japan, this is.

such circumstances there is also, people in singapore are in the new year does not buy much. but this time actually, town is in the middle of the sail! 7~8upon many shops do big discounts and discounts, because they do not so crowded, is an opportunity for travelers to find a bargain. beware of a few days off so many shops from new year’s day, however.

following page in, on new year’s day will introduce you always eat specialties.

lunar new year edition ofushi!? be sure to eat raw fish (yushen)

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many people eat many times during the lunar new year raw fish (yushen/both rohei) . people do not eat raw fish in singapore usually muchthis is also just another!



so easily digested in the main vegetable, raw fish eaten in the sense appetizer

singapore has always eat cuisine chinese new year. it raw fish (yushen) . to raw fish, such as salmon, vegetables such as lettuce, radish, carrots, in the seafood salad mix and oil source, it is a unique way of eating that.

food is going to put out a platter by, together at that time auspicious words i put a. for example, when you place an oil ruyi that yorozu (as will the way you want it all) , if lime ori daikichi (good luck visited, as the prosperity) so. after you put all the ingredients, with everyone around the table, make a wish into your mouth while, the soggy stir. also not care about a little dirty table. it boldly mix of local people as the trick is to enjoy raw fish.

in the super market and household raw fish set are also sold

if raw fish is the timing of the lunar new year, i also on the menu at the restaurant of chinese cuisine which, some people eat at home. not limited to raw fish also, the restaurant is often to prepare a special menu for the lunar new year, such as shark’s fin and abalone quality ingredients are used. conditions of a country eating out is often originally, crowded restaurant during this period than usual.

Tunglok Signatureshark’s fin soup with crab meat of. the creamy texture and a thick soup irresistible

this time i raw fish it is received, modern chinese restaurant in the central, Tunglok Signature (t lock signature) . from the terrace you can enjoy a romantic night view of clarke quay and singapore river. sun visited in a related development is valentine’s day. the terrace was full of couples.

incidentally new year’s eve staple dish to eat shabu shabu . actually put a meat and vegetable stew chowder it is close to, will use for the shabu shabu pot.

following page in, let me introduce sweets to eat on new year’s day rustic.

rustic taste on new year’s day candy

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this season, pineapple tarts always found if you go to super market and



brown sugar cake; pedro, favorites (nyengao) also, candy auspicious

lunar new year often go to the house of relatives and friends. i like your new year around the so-called. which is also home to prepare for visitors, be prepared with a simple candy. among these pineapple tarts, cookie-shaped candy roll love letter called the lunar new year and seems.

the jerky is also popular in addition to, pork than beef jerky in singapore is. visit to the home side instead of the usual greeting, also oranges2there is a habit we piled up.

following page in, singapore-style shrine (!?) introduce the.

enthusiastic people pray, temple of lunar new year

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many people in the temple offer a flower, in front of the kannon is lined with florist zurari



tian temple hocken unique offerings are arranged lunar new year

and greet the lunar new year, peoplewill go to worship in the temple. singapore’s most popular (? ) speaking of the temple of kannon . filled with people about the day of new year’s eve can not be hamstrung, he or crowded enough to dispatch the police. in the precincts of the human figure is also eager to take off your shoes continue to pray. lunar new year is not only the original, every month of the lunar calendar1sun and15sun worship is said to date of.

hocken tian temple in chinatown is also, 1841singapore’s oldest temple was built in the year. because it was built by the people of fujian, i still visit even among the chinese people in singapore, he or many people in fujian province. responsible for the heavens and the earth jade emperor lunar new year and be the birthday of9to date, kei’s first nine public mukden there is a prayer meeting from midnight to say, from this9the luck has been good and noble figures.

following page in, auspicious dance of shock to meet lunar new year!

the clothes in the new year lion dance auspicious!

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the show of lively drum sound when you hear, sign of the lion dance!



and offer the oranges, willing to write the character in the bunch that blissful

lunar new year in the city of, i often encounter lion dance. as its name and lion dance, lion according to the sound (lion) what is dance. snappy dance music tailored to the noisy donchan, new year is a tradition of. what we see here are in singapore to do a lion dance company, shops and restaurants as well as, i often see them referred to in the individual house.

what company of lion dance by the way, i get by without a job only new year? i may have some people with a question such. the answer isYES. lion dance chinese new year is not only in fact, is also known, such as when the building was built or when the company that caused the. it is not to pray for safety and future development. in leisure time i honed it is said that the practice of course.

international lion dance competition in the lunar new year period from last year also (international lion dance contest) it also held. 2this year is the second and, were collected from participants such as china, indonesia, thailand, malaysia,.

following page in, every day revelry! lunar new year is an event of lottery.

500stalls are arranged more than honbao the singapore river

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faint smell hung on……. note to eat too much in honbao (!?)



likesome of the stalls is also japanese okonomiyaki (salmon enters rare for some reason)

honbao is in kanji red envelope and write. actually this, bag that lottery. in singapore, i have a habit of passing the lottery to the person who met the lunar new year. but, i get only a single person. i give a lot of people, lesser amount isS$2 (about150yen) from about. the mountain also tsumore chile still, it is a little pocket money i. red hull, but may also buy, you can also get to then exchange and banks have made it at.

honbao clean is crowded with a lot of people lit up during the period

along the singapore river10occurs over days honbao the singapore river . the number of stalls that opens a store is, how500or more! one very food stalls, such as japan, taiwan, thailand and china, asian cuisine is suite, would like a kid in a candy store. it is reasonably priced, want to attend every day should be. freshly squeezed mango juice is also recommended when thirsty.

in addition to the food stalls, dealing with new year decorations, such as sweets shop-lined toy deals, also nostalgic games such as target practice nakaniwa. there is also a special event on the stage sometimes, is the place to enjoy every day i feel very.

following page in, let’s go to see the light up to tea in town.

the beauty of sparkling light, chinatown light-up

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chinatown light-up. the color red in connection with the light gently illuminates the city



hardly watched to light up a beautiful couple

this time and, do not miss another is chinese new year light-up . simply flashy glare! rather than that, decorated in well-organized sense, also unique light up with the motif of the year zodiac. years, so this year rat, and his companions mickey mouse and minnie mouse have boost the light-up.

many people come to take pictures of local

2008light up the year1/19~2/24. among this is the longest of the lunar new year event. sun time~thursday19when~24when, friday and saturday19when~next2until. the location is in the main streetEu Tong Sen Street (e-t-sen street) , New Bridge Road (new bridge road) , South Bridge Road (south bridge road) is.

following page in, event highlights the largest lunar new year, gay parade to chin!!

force exceeds the imagination! chin gay parade

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1973chin began in the gay parade is a national event will also be televised. how7according to this parade marriage couples!



acrobatic lion dance also!

i will introduce the last highlight of the lunar new year event, chin gay parade . chingei and in hokkien fancy dress costumes and art of the meaning of. 20individual performance of countries and ethnic groups who have engaged in more than is, colorful and exciting thoroughly! the parade of so10is dense in much at once, such as those co-condensation, that force is impressed.

i was watching the parade this way ticket (S$70) it was the main venue for the event is required before the city hall, you can enjoy the parade parade the roads around some people do not have tickets.

wait signal the start of the parade ring the horn

20before the start of the parade when, exaltation of the venue had already reached a crescendo. according to the presenter’s voice We are CHINGAY People! chorus of. then, F1there are attractions such as car show (in singapore, 2008years9the first time in januaryF1is to be held) , finally the beginning of the parade.

i told the start, parade of classic cars and bikes american, chinese new year firecracker sounds and seems! that tens of thousands of firecrackers1also sounded a minute, i see does not seem to want to close your ears too loud. i watched the venue was white with smoke, i also head of pure white…… (lol) . to force experience so far that has not been, already at this stage is a knockout.

following page in, please enjoy the magnificent feast followed by still.

singapore seems to foster a diverse culture parade

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we look or cool dance performer. everyone really fun!



by the japanese association of singapore ondo marina bay

chin gay parade, wide range of performance that participants. the famous lion dance begins in traditional performing arts in singapore, some of the participants from countries such as china, india and taiwan are, spring festival in kagoshima there was also a group of japan’s. dance, such as directing and unique ethnic theme, elaborate acting is really any high-level! after there is a screening to participate in and heard, it also convinced. passed so quickly1and a half hours was.

singapore continues still night

after the parade is the main venue transformed into a dance floor. all-night party is the party wet. met with popular performers come from the local disco, despite continued at midnightis packed with young people. this party, how23well from when4until! also good soak in the afterglow of tiger beer festival in one hand while being blown by the wind and pleasant evening, also good dance non-stop until the morning. thick~you can enjoy plenty of the night i lee.

chin gay parade2the days, smaller ones are also held in several places and then. 2008chance of the year after2time. people in singapore this weekend to check out! for details Chingay Parade of DreamS 2008 leave a.

new year in japan is completely different and, lunar new year in singapore is lively fun. climax is unimaginable should try once by all means experience in the local! next year’s lunar new year this force everyone, to taste the fun, do not try to go singapore?

(related links)

  • singapore tourism board
  • Uniquely Singapore – Chinese New Year Festival 2008 (english)
  • Chingay Parade of DreamS 2008 (english)
  • AllAboutsingapore

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