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Singapore River Hong Bao 2008
Event Dates : 5th Feb 2008 to
16th Feb 2008
Time of Event : 5 February 2008 - 7pm to 11pm 6 to 15 February 2008
- 11am to 11pm 16 February 2008 - 1pm to 4am
Venue: : Esplanade Park
Category : Family Entertainment, Cultural Celebration, Chinese
event
Description
The Singapore River Hongbao is an annual Chinese New Year cultural
exposition which has taken place in Singapore since 1987. It is
part of Singapores unique way of welcoming and celebrating the
lunar new year. At the River Hongbao, one can expect to see -
majestic large-scale displays of popular Chinese mythical
characters such as the God of Fortune, the 12 Chinese Zodiac
Animals and other colourful decorations;
cultural exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, competitions on
Chinese culture and New Year traditions;
daily line-up of traditional and contemporary song & dance
performances and activities;
boisterous fireworks displays, amusement rides and games;
food and beverage retailing local culinary favourites and foreign
delicacies. The essence of SRHB lies in its strong cultural thrust
of showcasing Chinese traditions and customs. Specifically, the
culture and heritage of a selected city/ province of mainland China
is traditionally showcased in SRHB, and this year, the culture and
performing arts of Tibet will be showcased.
Ticketing
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Website
Singapore River Hong Bao 2008
Contact Person/Event Organiser
Singapore Federation of Chinese Clans Associations
Singapore Press Holdings - Lianhe Zaobao
Singapore Press Holdings - Lianhe Wanbao
Singapore Press Holdings - Shin Min Daily News
Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry People's
Association
Event manager -
Pico Art International Pte Ltd / Graphic Point
Pico Creative Centre
20 Kallang Avenue
Singapore 339411