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Chinese New Year Light-up (Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebrations
)
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19 January
- 24 February
With a focus
on the Year of the Dog, Chinatown will be transformed into a colorful
playground showcasing all the animals in the Chinese calendar
with prominence given to the Dog. The festive street bazaar from
the 7 to 28 Jan also promises to deliver a wide range of festive
goodies like waxed duck, barbecued sweet meats, cookies and other
new year accessories.
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M1 Singapore Fringe Festival
2007
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16 January
- 27 February
This annual festival of performance
arts & theatre presents the best of contemporary works by local
& international artistes, with a different theme each year.
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Thaipusam
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21 January
Celebrated
during the full moon in the Hindu month of Thai, Thaipusam is
the most dramatic of all Hindu festivals. It is a day
of fasting,
thanksgiving and consecration as well as an intense show
of faith where
the Hindu devotees go on a three-kilometre trek with ritualistic
act of worship and thanksgiving.
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Sentosa Flowers - Rhythm of Bloom
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14 - 17 February
'Sentosa Flowers
2006' presents a unique floral and botanical extravaganza during
Spring time on the tropical resort island of Sentosa. At this
time of the year, Sentosa's Fountain Gardens will be transformed
into a visual feast estimated to be more than 2 million blooms.
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Good Vibrations Festival
2008
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16 February
This festival
travels from the land Down Under, bringing one of Australia's
leading outdoor music festivals to
Singaporean shores. With international artistes and world-class
performances.
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Chingay Parade of Dreams
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15 - 16 February
The Chingay
Parade is held traditionally each year during the Lunar New Year
exhibiting Singapore's rich multi-cultural heritage. Touted
as Asia's grandest
street and floats parade, the Chingay Parade mesmerizes visitors
with a myriad of colorful floats and performances focusing on
the garden city's rich culture and heritage.
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Singapore Fashion Festival
2008
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28 March -
6 April
This festival
features the
best trend-setting looks from luxury designer brands, high-street
fashion and local labels, with designs from world-renowned international
designers gracing the runways. Also included are promotions &
special deals, exhibitions, parties and plenty other happening
events around town!
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World Gourmet Summit 2008
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7 - 26 April
Co-organised
by Singapore Tourism Board, this gastronomic affair sees the city
transformed into a gastronomic heaven where international master-chefs
and winemakers presents the perfect unison of fine dining, fine
cuisine and fine wine.
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