Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Discover Chinatown Singapore during Chinese New Year

One of Singapore’s oldest ethnic districts, Chinatown has so much to offer those craving culture. Only in Chinatown you can find a unique bend of new and old, as remnants of its colorful past still and old traditions still endure. The best times to visit Chinatown are when any of a myriad of Chinese festivals are taking place and the streets are awash in a kaleidoscope of color, lights an special shopping deals.

Here, Chinese merchants and craftmen still hawk their wares in quaint pre-war shop houses, from delicate bales of silk and gold jewellery to traditional crafts. One place worth visiting and don’t miss is China town street Market were a dazzling array of stalls selling traditional Chinese goods like calligraphy, opera masks and food open by late morning till evening.

Chinese New Year symbolizes a new beginning for the Chinese and is one of the biggest and most widely celebrated festivals in Singapore. Immerse yourself in the entire Chinese Culture experience and soak up the festive hustle and bustle simply by walking through the streets of Chinatown which will be lit up with spectacular fairy lights, bustling Lion Dances, cultural performance and festive street bazaars where you can find traditional culinary treats like cookies, roasted meats and Chinese New Year ornaments.



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