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Photograph: NParks
Photograph: NParks

The best Chinese New Year 2025 events in Singapore

Kick off a prosperous year of the snake at these festive events this Lunar New Year.

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Vibrant lantern displays are starting to take over our streets, heralding the arrival of another Chinese New Year. Beyond savouring pineapple tarts and reconnecting with loved ones during this time, immerse yourself in the spirit of things with all the festive events across Singapore this season, from stunning illuminations to lion dances and even free firecracker displays. Don your festive finest and slither into the year of the snake with these best Chinese New Year events in Singapore.

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Best things to do for CNY 2025

1. Creative Intersections: SNAKES and LADDERS

How much do you really know about snakes? From January 17 to February 16, test your knowledge at Funan’s experiential art and retail trail, which is loaded with slithery surprises. We’re talking about fascinating interpretations of the Year of the Snake in diverse art forms, merchandise, and even workshops across six floors. With a massive interactive puzzle, 13 brand-artist collaborations, and various snake-themed activities, it's a fun way to shop, dine, and play, while learning more about these scaly creatures. And of course, there are retail and F&B rewards to sweeten the deal during this festive season too. Find out more here.

  • Things to do
  • Changi 

Pop Mart fans must be feeling extra lucky this festive season, because Jewel Changi has just gotten a playful springtime touch with Chinese New Year decor featuring your favourite blind box characters such as Labubu, Skullpanda, Hacipupu and more. These cute installations are inspired by various figurine series – including the new seasonal ‘Wealthy Snake’s New Year Celebration’ one – and are spread all over the scenic Canopy Park in vibrant floral set-ups. Find out more and learn how you can cop yourself a limited-edition Pop Mart mahjong set here.

Prep yourself for Chinese New Year 2025

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  • Shopping
  • Fashion

When Chinese New Year comes around, it's out with the old and in with the new. Once you've cleared out your wardrobe (and hopefully gifted these pieces to recycling centres and thrift stores), it's time to fill the gaps with vibrant and festive pieces for the reunions ahead. Some of you may prefer traditional or bespoke qipaos and cheongsams, but you can also make your purchases work all year round with stylish, modernised updates. For that, shop from the Chinese New Year collections of these local fashion labels. 

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