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The changing circumstances in the 19th and the 20th century and the ensuing migrations
to Singapore from different parts of Asia has brought about a multi- cultural
society. The multi-cultural society makes the Singapore festivals and events a
unique time altogether. The society comprises of Chinese, Malayans, Indians and
people from other parts of Asia.
The Chinese comprise of 80 percent of the population and the rest comprise
of Malays, Indians, Eurasians, Philipino, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese. As
a result one can find all throughout the year the festive spirits in the city-
state.
A brief description on Festivals and Events in Singapore is provided below
January- February
The Chinese community celebrates the lunar New Year and is a widely celebrated
festival. Chingay is an event with flag bearers, balancing long bamboo flag
bearers and other cultural performances. Many artists from different countries
take part in this event.
March
The devotees celebrate Good Friday and Easter with great fervor.
April
During the Quing Ming festival Chinese visit the tombs of their ancestors. This
would be a time to clean and repair them. During the Singapore Food Festival
hawkers and the restaurants come up with their best.
May - June
The great Singapore sale is a time when the merchants bring down the prices
as they encouraged by the government. The Dragon Boat Races Festival in the
honor of late Chu Yuan and this festival in Singapore in celebrated on the 5th
day of the 5th lunar month.
July- August
Singapore National Day on 9th August military and the civilian processions take
place and in the evening fireworks is the chief attraction.
September- October
Festival of the Hungary Ghosts the souls of the dead are released for one day
to feast and also a time for the living to celebrate. Deepavali, the festival
of lights makes the Little India full of colors and no better time to visit
Little India. Navaratri is a Hindu festival and is celebrated for nine days.
November - December
Orchard Road is loaded with lots of gifts for the visitors as the city gets
busy celebrate Christmas.
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