January 11, 2019, 03:40 PM 
In case you're looking for something to do this weekend, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) is having a series of Chinese New Year programmes for the family.
Here are some of the more exciting events we picked out.
1. Take a crash course in lion dancing
The Feng Yi Dragon and Lion Dance Entertainment troupe will be conducting crash courses for lion dance performances on January 12, Saturday at the SCCC Ho Bee Concourse. There you will be taught the basics of lion dance, and practise working as a team to execute a performance.
Members of the public can join a slot from 3.30pm to 5.30pm while parents and their kids can take a morning session from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
Admission is free and interested participants have to pre-register.
2. Upcycle your old stuff into new craft
Terra SG, an eco-outreach social enterprise, will be holding workshops on January 12 and 13 on how to reuse your old stuff to create something of higher value. There you will learn how to create the following craft:
- Upcycled Pallet Board Yarn Art: 10am, 11am, 2.30pm, 3.15pm
- Upcycled Fabric Tissue Pouch: 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm
- Upcycled Red Container Night Light: 4pm, 4.40pm, 5.20pm
At the same time, Terra SG is holding a collection drive for recycling. Items such as milk and juice paper cartons, 2-litre plastic bottles, small PET bottles, disused t-shirts and short and round glass jars are welcome.
The workshops are held at SSSCI Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 7. Admission is free and interested participants have to pre-register.
3. Enjoy cultural performances and activities
The SCCC will also be hosting cultural performances such as lion dance, guzheng and pipa performances and a fengshui talk among others. Here's the schedule of activities:
12 Jan 2019 (Stage activities)
10.50am: Lion Dance Opening by Feng Yi Dragon & Lion Dance Entertainment troupe
11am: Guzheng and Pipa Chinese Music Performance by Cheah Pei Qi & Cheah Xue Qi
1pm: CNY Skit “To Come Home” by “Miss Mole” Ho Ai Ling
2.30pm: Fengshui Talk: Your Ultimate Guide to Year of the Pig by Master Goh Guan Leong
5pm: Mini Concert featuring Tay Sia Yeun, Peng Chi Sheng and Aaron Matthew Lim by Intune Music
13 Jan 2019 (Stage activities)
10.50am: Chinese Wind and Percussion Opening by Reverberance
11am: The Fun of Riddle by Riddles Association
1pm: Ocarina Performance by Ocarina House 3pm: Hokkien Opera Performance by Do Opera
5pm: The Fun of Riddle by Riddles Association
12 & 13 Jan 2019 (Fringe activities)
1pm – 5pm: Finger Painting by Event Arts and Chinese Calligraphy by Life Arts Society
1.30pm – 4.30pm: Muah Chee, Kacang Puteh and popcorn food-tasting stations
These stage and fringe activities will be held at the SCCCI Multi-Purpose Hall Foyer, Level 7. Admission is free and no pre-registration is required.
Check out more CNY-related events by SCCC here.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre CNY Family Fun 2019
Dates: January 12 - 13, 2019
Time: 10am - 8pm
Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906 (map)
All images courtesy of SCCC.
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