The Chingay Parade
The Chingay Parade, the biggest parade in Singapore, also Asia's grandest street parade, is certainly an event worth attending, being celebrated with full enthusiasm and excitement.
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Mostly observed by Hindus, this event occurs at the end of January to honor Lord Subramaniam. Devotees from all over the place gather at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Little India region and offer their thanks to the idol and seek forgiveness. As an act of penance and consecration, devotees also shave off their heads and pierce their tongues. The event is usually followed by a long, procession by Hindu devotees who chant prayers with religious fervor and march down the Serangoon Road and Tank Road (a three kilometer walk) bearing a kadavi ( shrine) on their heads. Spikes pierced on the body support the kadavi. Sometimes the kadavi is dragged by the devotees like a chariot.
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Plan around 13 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.
World Gourmet Summit
Food experts from around the world bring the best cuisines and wines to Singapore's top food and beverage establishments resulting in a gourmet paradise.
Dragon Boat Race
Held at Marina Bay on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the dragon boat race has contestants hailing from all over the world.
Hari Raya Celebrations
Singapore's ethnic Malay enclaves come alive at this time of the year with brilliant light displays and bazaars bustling with traditional food, clothes and souvenirs.
Thaipusam
Devotees from all over the place gather at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and Sri Thandayuthapani Temple in Little India region and offer their thanks to the idol and seek forgiveness.
Chinese New Year
This fifteen day celebration marking the beginning of the Chinese New Year is without question the most important festival of the Chinese Lunar calendar.
Singapore Fashion Festival
Showcasing the latest colors, materials, styles and trends in vogue, various fashion events takes place to mark the beginning of the season.
Singapore Arts Festival
The summer fiesta is in full swing via this colorful event in May-June that highlights dance, drama and music. Performers from across the globe visit Singapore to be part of this event.
Singapore Food Festival
Again the sizzle of summers comes alive through this mouth watering food festival that unfolds an array of thrilling food fare. Chinese, Indians Malay and many other cuisines are on offer.
Hungry Ghosts Festival
Dedicated to the dead, the festival occurs either in August or September coinciding with the seventh month of the Chinese calendar.
Deepavali
Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to his home in Ayodhya after a fourteen year exile.
Singapore River Buskers' Festival
The performing arts festival rolls out in full swing on Orchard Road every year in November. The streets along the Singapore riverbank and Marina Bay are lined with theatre, comedians, contortionists, magicians
Christmas
Like anywhere else in the world, Singapore too comes alive during the Christmas season where the city is lit up and decorated with lights. A frenzied festivity is witnessed across the city.
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