Focal Point Of Chinese Culture
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearest Train: Outram Park
Phone: +65 6736 2000
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Although largely scarred by redevelopment, Chinatown today still contains pockets of genuinely old shophouses where age-old trades like clog-making and calligraphy continue to be practised. Paper effigies of cars, houses and other material objects are still being made for the deceased. These are then burnt, in the belief that they will raise the standard of living of the deceased in the next world. For tea connoisseurs, a visit to a tea house is a must, not only to relish the flavour of Chinese tea, but also to experience the traditional art of tea-brewing.
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Chinese Lunar New YearFeb 14th, 2010
This festival is the most important event in the Chinese calendar. The main event is the gathering of family members for a reunion dinner on the eve of the New Year. Then, the first two days are a time to exchange well wishes and mandarin oranges (symbolizing good fortune) with friends and relatives. Children and unmarried adults are given red packets (hongbaos) containing money. Each evening, Chinatown comes alive with the annual Lunar New Year Light-Up, comprising decorations, fairy lights and a bazaar selling traditional goodies. A street parade, Chingay, is held during this festive season.
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