The Chinese New Year celebrations are bursting with exciting activities!
1. Year of the Snake Celebrations at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
From 28 January to 12 February 2025, embark on a captivating journey into the world of snakes. Witness captivating keeper talks featuring the majestic king cobra, the impressive green anaconda, and other fascinating species. Enjoy thrilling snake feedings, observe their unique behaviors, and learn about their vital role in the ecosystem.
Get ready for interactive fun! Participate in engaging quizzes and a thrilling scavenger hunt across the parks. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet ambassador species like the Honduran milk snake at RepTopia.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with festive cheer! Witness vibrant lion dance performances, receive auspicious greetings from the God of Fortune, and discover your zoo-diac predictions. The first 188 guests each day will receive an exclusive zodiac “gold coin.”
Make the most of your visit! WildPass members enjoy up to 20% off admission, and Friends of Wildlife members receive a unique red packet set and 15% off their membership.
For more information, please click here.
2. Enjoy the Underwater Dragon Dance at S.E.A. Aquarium
From 22 January to 16 February, S.E.A. Aquarium invites you to celebrate Spring in the Sea with special Chinese New Year activities.
Immerse yourself in the magical tunes of the Ding Yi ensemble, witness a spectacular underwater dragon dance in the Open Ocean Habitat, unleash your creativity with festive craft workshops, and say hello to the charming Manta Mascots. Make your Lunar New Year unforgettable with these unique and exciting experiences!
For more information, please click here.
3. Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Style at CapitaLand Malls
Spring into the new year with a vibrant celebration at CapitaLand Malls! From now until 12 February 2025, 17 CapitaLand malls across Singapore will be transformed into a wonderland of festive cheer, ushering in the Year of the Snake with prosperity and joy.
Be mesmerized by a stunning 15-meter-long Fortune Snake art installation, created by award-winning Chinese illustrator Tang Yiqi. This magnificent artwork, crafted from 180 red packets, symbolizes good luck and abundance. Witness the snake’s grandeur at Funan from now to 26 January and then at Fountain Square at CQ @ Clarke Quay from 27 January to 12 February 2025.
CapitaLand’s celebration goes beyond the visual. Take part in an interactive augmented reality (AR) experience that brings the Fortune Snake to life! Explore intricate details and symbolic elements of the artwork through captivating animations. Send personalized digital New Year greetings powered by AI, and unlock up to 10 Million STAR$® worth of rewards to enhance your shopping experience.
Get ready to be wowed by refreshed Lunar New Year decorations across all 17 CapitaLand malls. This year, the decorations are a delightful collaboration between CapitaLand, Nestlé, and Tang Yiqi. Expect whimsical designs inspired by the Fortune Snake masterpiece, featuring popular brands like KITKAT®, NESCAFÉ®, NESCAFÉ® Dolce Gusto®, and Nespresso.
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with exclusive pop-up stores and special promotions from Nestlé. Find limited-edition items and exciting deals that will add even more joy to your Lunar New Year celebrations.
For more information, please click here.
4. Spread the Love This Lunar New Year with Far East Malls & LINE FRIENDS minini
Far East Malls is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a heartwarming campaign featuring the adorable LINE FRIENDS minini! Join the fun and spread the love with these delightful mini characters: lenini, selini, bnini, and conini.
From 10 January to 16 February 2025, spend S$150 in a single day at any Far East Mall to redeem an exclusive LINE FRIENDS minini Plush Pouch with a Reusable Bag. Choose from two charming designs: a festive Chinese New Year edition or a classic all-over minini print. Each bag comes with a surprise ang bao, offering chances to win exciting prizes like vouchers and hotel stays.
Spend S$58 in a single receipt and receive a 4-piece set of LINE FRIENDS minini Festive Couplets to add a playful touch to your home decorations.
Spin & Win on the shopFarEast App: Join the shopFarEast app and spin the wheel to win exciting prizes, including shopFarEast vouchers and a grand prize of 8,888 points for amazing rewards.
For more information, please click here.
5. Warabimochi Kamakura Unveils New Additions and Exciting Promotions
Warabimochi Kamakura is expanding its menu island-wide with exciting new additions: the Latte Series, Iced Series, and the Black Sesame Warabimochi Drink!
New Menu Highlights
– Iced Matcha Latte & Iced Hojicha Latte (from S$6.90): Featuring earthy tea aromas and creamy Hokkaido milk.
– Refreshing Iced Drinks (from S$5.90): Matcha, Hojicha, and Coffee options.
– Black Sesame Warabimochi Drink (from S$7.90): Nutty black sesame blended with silky warabimochi, previously exclusive to Takashimaya.
Availability
All items are available from 17 January 2025 at all 5 outlets (One Holland Village, Taste Orchard, Takashimaya S.C., JEM, and Waterway Point).
There are also very nice Promotions:
– Latte & Iced Series: 50% off your second drink until January 2025.
– Black Sesame Warabimochi Drink: $1 off from 1–28 February 2025 when you follow their Telegram channel.
6. Discover New Additions to Monet Inside Singapore Featuring Van Gogh & Klimt
Imagine stepping into the swirling brushstrokes of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, the golden brilliance of Klimt’s The Kiss, or the serene beauty of Monet’s Water Lilies. This January, Monet Inside Singapore invites you to journey through the extraordinary lives and works of these legendary artists.
This groundbreaking exhibition transforms traditional art viewing into a multisensory experience. Towering six-meter screens immerse you in a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and sound, bringing art to life like never before.
– Van Gogh Inside: Love, Vincent: Explore the emotional depths of Starry Night and Sunflowers through breathtaking projections paired with orchestral soundtracks that reveal the soul of Van Gogh.
– Gustav Klimt: Timeless Beauty: Step into Klimt’s opulent world as the intricate details of masterpieces like The Kiss shimmer and dance in a dazzling display of gold and light.
– Monet Inside: Be captivated by Monet’s tranquil landscapes and the luminous interplay of light in his Water Lilies series, presented in a dynamic, ever-changing showcase.
The exhibition offers a rotating selection of these iconic artists daily, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience each visit.
For more information, please click here.
7. Aliwal Urban Arts Festival 2025
Prepare for the Aliwal Urban Arts Festival (AUAF) 2025, returning on 25 January as part of Singapore Art Week! This vibrant celebration will transform Kampong Gelam into a dynamic hub of street art, music, dance, and more.
Highlights include:
– TAILORED: Bore & Stroke: Explore automotive customization and its cultural significance.
– Artist Open Studios & Workshops: Engage with artists through workshops and collaborations.
– Live Graffiti & Creative Workshops: Watch street artists create murals and try graffiti painting.
– D’TOURS: Take a walking tour to uncover hidden street art gems.
Skateboarding: Try out skateboarding or watch an exciting competition.
– Creators Marketplace: Shop unique handmade goods from local creatives.
– Music & Dance: Enjoy live DJ performances and vibrant dance showcases.
For more information, please click here.
8. Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2025
Explore the rich arts offerings by the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) during Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2025, from 17 to 26 January. With free admission, discover exhibitions, live performances, a makers’ market, craft workshops, and more.
Makers’ Market & Workshops
17–19 & 24–26 January 2025 | The Spine, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Shop unique creations and enjoy interactive craft workshops and delicious food.
Sonic Sessions
17–25 January 2025 | The Spine, Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Catch performances by local and international acts like Subsonic Eye and Pleasantry.
Exhibitions & Highlights
– Seeing Forest (15 January–18 May 2025): Robert Zhao Renhui’s exploration of Singapore’s secondary forests. Includes a talk on 18 January with curator Haeju Kim and marine biologist Yong Ding Li.
– Yee I-Lann: Mansau-Ansau (Now–23 March 2025): A two-decade journey of discovery with weaving workshops led by Sabah’s indigenous weavers.
– Pratchaya Phinthong: No Patents on Ideas (Now–23 March 2025): A thought-provoking look at cultural and economic systems. Join a talk with the artist on 17 January 2025.
For more information, please click here.
9. UNIQLO Singapore’s Lunar New Year Season
Get ready for this Chinese New Year with UNIQLO Singapore! Celebrate the season with festive LifeWear collections, special dragon print pieces, and exciting in-store activities.
– Special dragon print pieces: Welcome the Year of the Dragon with stylish pieces, including baby bodysuits and a unisex NARUTO UT collection.
– New UTme! Collection with Chinese Zodiac: Explore a vibrant UTme! collection featuring all 12 zodiac signs, created by artist Han Meilin.
– In-store giveaways: Enjoy giveaways like personalized Lunar New Year decor (with a minimum spend) and free UNIQLO red packets at select stores.
Don’t miss these festive offerings this Lunar New Year!
10. OWNDAYS x Pompompurin Collection
Sanrio fans, rejoice! OWNDAYS has unveiled a delightful new eyewear collection featuring the beloved golden retriever, Pompompurin. This limited-edition collection boasts five playful and stylish frames, each adorned with charming Pompompurin motifs.
Collection Highlights:
– 2-in-1 Versatility: The “Going Out Model” features OWNDAYS SNAP LENS technology, effortlessly transforming from glasses to sunglasses with a magnetic attachment.
– Playful Details: Each frame is adorned with adorable Pompompurin illustrations, including his signature butthole mark, adding a touch of whimsy to every look.
– Exclusive Merchandise: Complete your Pompompurin experience with the adorable Lying Down Plush Cleaner and the Fluffy Plush Case, available for purchase separately.
For more information, please click here.
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