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River HongBao

12 - 20 Feb 2010 (annual)

Join River HongBao's vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations at The Float, a waterbound platform at Singapore's Marina Bay. Traditional and contemporary Chinese performances grace the main…

Chinese New Year celebration at Marina Bay, Singapore. Photo by Sathish, courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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Chingay Parade

19 - 20 Feb 2010 (annual)

The Chingay Parade, part of Singapore's Chinese New Year celebrations, sees magical floats and vibrant performers dance their way around the Singapore Flyer and Formula 1 Pit Building in…

Chingay Parade, Singapore. Photo by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com, courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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Huayi Festival - Chinese Festival of Arts

19 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

Part of Singapore's Chinese New Year celebrations, the Huayi Festival showcases Chinese talent through a diverse programme of theatre, music and dance, both traditional and cutting-edge.…

Performer from the Huayi Festival - Chinese Festival of Arts, Singapore. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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Body Worlds

23 Oct 2009 - 6 Mar 2010

Find out what makes the heart tick at Singapore Science Centre's Body Worlds exhibition. Groundbreaking anatomist, physicist and scientist Dr Gunther von Hagens exposes the life cycle of the…

The Guitar Player, 2007 at the Body Worlds exhibition. © Gunther von Hagens, Institut für Plastination, Heidelberg, www.koerperwelten.de, www.bodyworlds.com
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Chinese New Year Light Up

23 Jan - 7 Mar 2010 (annual)

Singapore's Chinese New Year Light Up is the highlight of the year. All the Chinese districts are illuminated and the celebrated Chingay Parade makes its way down Orchard Road.

Colourful Chinese lanterns. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board.
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Prudential Children First! Singapore International Festival for Children

Mar 2010 (annual)

Especially for children aged two to 12, the Prudential Children First! Singapore International Festival for Children features performances by local and international artists specialising in…

Dragon puppets. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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Ironman 70.3

21 Mar 2010 (annual)

Asian and international triathletes embark on the Ironman 70.3 challenge, involving a gruelling 1.9km swim, 90.1km bike ride and 21.1km run. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the competitors…

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Mosaic Music Festival

12 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

Singapore's Mosaic Music Festival is a melting pot of jazz, world music, soul, electroclash and hip-hop. International and up-and-coming artists make up the eclectic concert programme at the…

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore. Photo by Mori, courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board. Photo by Mori.
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Earth and Water: Mapping Art in Southeast Asia

19 Apr 2009 - 28 Mar 2010

Using some of its permanent collection, the Singapore Art Museum creates a mosaic of Southeast Asian life in its exhibition titled Earth and Water. Top regional artists capture the continent's…

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Qing Ming Festival

5 Apr 2010 (annual)

During the traditional Chinese Qing Ming Festival, temples throughout Singapore throng with believers who offer prayers in remembrance of deceased loved ones and relatives. Whole families…

Chinese family at Lian Shan Shuang Lin Temple, Singapore. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board
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OSIM Singapore Triathlon

10 - 11 Apr 2010 (annual)

The Triathlon Association of Singapore presents the OSIM Singapore Triathlon, held in the area around East Coast Park. Participants swim 1.5km in the open sea, switch to a bike for a 40km…

Singapore city skyline. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board.
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Yogamania

Apr 2010 (annual)

If you're feeling the pressures of city life, beat a retreat to the Singapore Flyer for a calming weekend of "centring yourself". Yogamania's mass workout takes place on the Formula One race…

Yogamania in Singapore. Courtesy of ICON events
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World Gourmet Summit

11 - 24 Apr 2010 (annual)

Michelin-star chefs from different countries come together at Singapore's World Gourmet Summit to host celebrity dinners and share their top culinary tips at masterclasses. Visitors' taste…

Meet the Stars Reception at the World Gourmet Summit, Singapore. Courtesy of World Gourmet Summit
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Singapore International Film Festival

15 - 24 Apr 2010 (annual)

Singapore's International Film Festival brings Asian cinema into the spotlight with screenings of independent films and documentaries, and the coveted Silver Screen Awards. 'Singapore…

A networking party at the Singapore International Film Festival. Photo by Joseph Nair, courtesy of Singapore International Film Festival
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Beerfest Asia

Apr - May 2010 (annual)

Taste classic and unusual lagers from across the world at Beerfest Asia, held in a marquee next to the Singapore Flyer. Once suitably merry, the crowds jump around to live rock music, or…

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Vesak Day

May 2010 (annual)

An important occasion in the Buddhist calendar, Vesak Day in Singapore commemorates Lord Buddha's entry into Nirvana after attaining spiritual enlightenment. Crowds gather at temples around…

Detail of the Reclining Buddha. Photo by Serena Davies Photo by Serena Davies
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Fashion Festival Singapore

May 2010 (annual)

While many catwalk shows are open solely for industry insiders and style journalists, the Fashion Festival Singapore bucks the trend. The buzzing runway shows and chic after-parties at Ngee…

Christian Lacroix Spring 2009 Couture. Courtesy of Fashion Festival Singapore
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Shakespeare in the Park

May 2010 (annual)

At Shakespeare in the Park, the relaxed audience picnics under the stars on Fort Canning Green while enjoying one of the Bard's works. In 2009, the performance, presented by the Singapore…

The Shakespeare in the Park series at Fort Canning Park, Singapore. Courtesy of Singapore Repertory Theatre
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Singapore Airlines International Cup

16 May 2010 (annual)

The S$3 million prize makes the Singapore Airlines International (SIA) Cup one of the world's richest horse races, attracting a top international field to the Singapore Racecourse.…

Contenders at the Singapore Airlines International Cup. Courtesy of Singapore Turf Club
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Sculpture Carnival

May 2010 (annual)

Adults beware! The Sculpture Carnival returns to Sculpture Square in Singapore. More than 7000 children tear, smear, splash, get creative and paint the town red (blue, pink and goodness knows…

Creations at the Sculpture Carnival, Singapore. Courtesy of Sculpture Carnival
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SINGfest

Jun 2010 (annual)

Recording artists from across the globe converge on the pint-sized island of Singapore for SINGfest, Fort Canning Park's open-air music festival. The line-up appeals to a range of tastes with…

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World Book Fair

28 May - 6 Jun 2010 (annual)

The World Book Fair draws thousands of booksellers, publishers and avid readers through the doors of Singapore's SuntecCity Exhibition and Convention Centre. Check out the latest titles…

Books galore! Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen
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Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra Annual Concert

Jun 2010 (annual)

Hear the rising stars of Singapore's Youth Chinese Orchestra perform at the SCO Concert Hall, accompanied by their more experienced counterparts of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. The…

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Rock the Sub

Jun 2010 (annual)

Indie fans head to Rock the Sub to check out the hottest acts on the local music scene. The line-up is a mixture of established and unknown bands from Singapore, who perform in the…

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Singapore Arts Festival

14 May - 13 Jun 2010 (annual)

The hottest ticket for performing arts in the Far East, the Singapore Arts Festival juxtaposes glittering names of Asian and Western dance, theatre and music. More traditional artists prevail…

Water Fools, by French troupe Ilotopie, performing at the 2008 Singapore Arts Festival. Courtesy of the National Arts Council Singapore
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Singapore Street Festival

May - Jun 2010; Weekends only (annual)

Popular culture, artistic dynamism and self expression are the inspiration for the Singapore Street Festival, taking place on and around the famous Orchard Road.

Graffiti. Photo by Annie Mills Annie Mills
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International Kids Performing Festival

29 May - 26 Jun 2010 (biennial)

Talented young Singaporeans showcase their dancing, singing and drama skills at the International Kids Performing Festival, held at the famous Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. A four-day pass…

JazzKids, one of the performing troupes at the Great Eastern International Kids Performing Festival, Singapore. Courtesy of Great Eastern International Kids Performing Festival
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Treasury of the World: Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals

12 Feb - 27 Jun 2010

After stints at London's British Museum, Paris' Louvre and The Met in New York, Treasury of the World comes to Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum. The exhibition brings together over 400…

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Singapore River Festival

Jun 2010 (annual)

During the annual Singapore River Festival, the watery area from Boat Quay and Empress Place to Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay bursts into life. Bumboat parades, live music, aerial shows and…

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Sentosa Summerfest

May - Jun 2010 (annual)

Families head to Palawan Beach for Sentosa Summerfest, a programme of fun activities to accompany Singapore's National Family Celebrations. Make sand bottles in the Art & Craft Corner, get…

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Singapore Dragon Boat Festival

10 - 11 Jul 2010 (annual)

Pulses race at the Bedok Reservoir during the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival. Top crews of 24 men from all over the world compete in beautifully decorated boats, which speed through the water…

Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore. Courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
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Night Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Singapore stays up 'til the early hours during the Night Festival, a weekend of outdoor theatre, music and dance organised by the National Museum of Singapore. Wander interactive light…

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Ballet Under the Stars

Jul 2010 (annual)

Ballet Under The Stars in Fort Canning Park is a charming evening event that draws a loyal crowd each year. Bring a picnic and unwind in the open air while watching classical and contemporary…

<i>Breath of Love</i> by Jeffrey Tan, one of the performances for Ballet Under the Stars at Fort Canning Park. Photo by Tan Ngiap Heng, courtesy of Singapore Dance Theatre
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Month of Photography Asia

Jun - Jul 2010 (annual)

Known as MOPAsia for short, Month of Photography Asia brings solo and group photo exhibitions to Singapore's galleries and museums. The featured photographers base their work around the…

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The Great Singapore Sale

28 May - 25 Jul 2010 (annual)

Flex those credit cards and sharpen your elbows for The Great Singapore Sale, when the city's boutiques, malls and department stores offer dizzying discounts on their wares. Snap up designer…

Shopping in Singapore. Courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
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Singapore Food Festival

Jul 2010 (annual)

Get stuck into Singapore's Asian-fusion flavours at the annual Food Festival, an epicurean extravaganza of cookery workshops, food markets and sit-down feasts. Sample local dishes of…

Eating at the Singapore Food Festival. Courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
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National Day Parade

Aug 2010 (annual)

Singaporeans celebrate their National Day of Independence with a parade of death-defying stunts by the Singapore Armed Forces, harmonies from a 2000-strong combined schools' choir and dazzling…

Crowd watches Singapore's National Day Parade. Courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board.
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Festival of the Hungry Ghosts

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Festival of the Hungry Ghosts is an ancient Chinese tradition celebrated in diaspora communities around the world, including Singapore. People honour the restless spirits that they believe…

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Singapore Millennium International Open DanceSport Championships

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Singapore Millennium International Open DanceSport Championships, held at SuntecCity Mall, incorporate both ballroom and Latin dance. More than 400 dancers perform and compete in the…

Dancers compete in Singapore Dancesport Championships. Courtesy of John & Josephine Dance Creative John & Josephine Dance Creative
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Yellow Ribbon Prison Run

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Yellow Ribbon Prison Run sees joggers of all abilities follow either a fun 5km or more challenging 10km route around the Prison Complex in Changi. Proceeds go towards the Yellow Ribbon…

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Ramadan

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

Join in night-time festivities and see traditional dance performances during the fasting month of Ramadan in Singapore's Malaysian quarter. The meals are unfussy, usually comprising congee…

Sultan Mosque, Singapore. Photo by Mori, courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board. Photo by Mori.
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Formula One: Singapore Grand Prix

24 - 26 Sep 2010 (annual)

Ultra-fast Formula One cars scream around Marina Bay at Singapore's night-time Grand Prix. The drivers complete 61 laps of the three-mile circuit. Smell the burning rubber from a grandstand or…

The flag off at the inaugural SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. Courtesy of LAT Photographic
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Navarathiri

Sep 2010 (annual)

Navarathiri, meaning "nine lights" in Tamil, brings Indian song and dance to the Sri Thendayuthapani temple in Singapore. The annual festival is devoted to the worship of the three Hindu…

Hindu devotees pray at a temple in Singapore. Photo by Mori, courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board Singapore Tourism Board. Photo by Mori.
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Hari-Raya Light-Up

Aug - Sep 2010 (annual)

The Hari-Raya Light-Up marks the end of Islam's month-long period of fasting known as Ramadan. Kampong Glam and Gelang Serai, Singapore's traditional Malay areas, spring into life during the…

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Silver Chariot Procession

Oct 2010 (annual)

On the evening of the Firewalking Festival, the Goddess Sri Draupadi of Sri Mariamman temple is set upon a sumptuous silver chariot for a procession that travels around Chinatown and Little…

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Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Festival

Oct 2010 (annual)

The Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Festival is one of the most enchanting nights on the East Asian calendar. Families in China, Malaysia and Singapore gather to give thanks, celebrate family unity, look…

Chinese lantern. Photo by Heather Sills, © Whatsonwhen
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Body Mind Spirit Festival

2 - 3 Oct 2010 (annual)

The Body Mind Spirit Festival is the place to go to learn more about holistic living and alternative remedies, from aromatherapy to laughter therapy. The exhibitors present a range of talks…

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Fire Walking at Theemidhi

Oct 2010 (annual)

Fire walking is the major event of the Theemidhi Festival, which takes place close to the start of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights. Barefoot Hindus walk across white-hot embers at the Sri…

Fire Walking at Theemidhi, Singapore. Photo by Eugene Tang / Singaporesights.com
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ARTSingapore

Oct 2010 (annual)

ARTSingapore is a contemporary Asian art fair held on Level Four of the SuntecCity shopping mall. An exciting platform for over 100 galleries from 15 Asia Pacific countries to exchange ideas…

ARTSingapore at SuntecCity Shopping Mall. Courtesy of ARTSingapore
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Mid-Autumn Festival

Sep - Oct 2010 (annual)

Singapore celebrates the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural shows and a vibrant parade of dragon dances, lantern-carrying children and fireworks. Wander the decorated Chinatown streets…

Mid-Autumn Festival, Singapore. Courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board
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