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River Hongbao 2025 at Gardens by the Bay with CNY lantern light-up & food street till Feb. 5
Free entry to the public.
January 27, 2025, 05:00 PM
The annual Chinese New Year festival, River Hongbao, is back.
This year's edition will take place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, 2025, at Gardens by the Bay.
It will commemorate Singapore's 60 years of independence with SG60-themed festivities.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
The event will also include live performances, interactive exhibits, family-friendly attractions and a food street with local and international delights.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Admission to the event is free of charge.
Some key lantern highlights include:
Welcome Arches
A grand illuminated entrance featuring butterflies and flowers.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Meadow, Bayfront Plaza, Golden Garden
The Lion City
SG60-themed lantern showcasing the Merdeka Lion and Singapore's iconic skyline.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Supertree Grove
Joyful Years Ahead
A nostalgic SG60 display, featuring symbols like the Lion Head Roller Coaster, reunion dinners and retro motifs.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Dragonfly Lake
God of Fortune
An 18m-tall lantern of the God of Fortune holding a giant bun overflowing with gold coins and surrounded by large gold ingots.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: The Meadow
Colourful Melodies
A vibrant lantern set depicting a snake dancing to musical notes from a giant gramophone, surrounded by keyboard graphics.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: The Meadow
Wishing Heart
A display where visitors can toss coins and make wishes for the new year.
All proceeds benefit Viriya Community Services, to support families and individuals in need.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: The Meadow
Peace and Happiness
Lantern set showcasing children displays from Singapore’s four main ethnic groups harvesting oversized apples.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Golden Garden
Golden Blessings
Featuring a golden snake forming the Chinese character for "blessing" and a "Prosperity Linkway" lantern with 3D effects.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Palm Court
Rise and Shine
The display showcases a sunflower which symbolises a fresh start for the new year.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Supertree Grove
New Year Greetings
Elegant red-crowned crane displays that symbolise well-wishes for the festive season.
Photo courtesy of River Hongbao.
Location: Supertree Grove
Here are some additional event highlights:
Firecracker displays
Firecracker displays will light up the sky on the first three nights in celebration of SG60, with 60 strands on the opening night and 30 strands on subsequent evenings.
Time:
- Jan. 27 and 29, 8pm
- Jan. 28, 12am
Location: The Meadow
Nightly stage performances
A diverse lineup of live performances, including music, dance and cultural showcases.
Performances by local talents like Joanna Dong, Shigga Shay and shazza will be featured, along with international acts such as The Wind from Yunnan Performing Troupe.
The event will also host themed nights like Getai Night and Xinyao Night.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Location: The Meadow
Amusement rides
The event will offer family-friendly rides, including the Double-Storey Horse Carousel, Euro Swing, Space Shuttle, Mini Viking and Texas Train.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Location: The Meadow
Food street
There will be a range of local and international food options, from Muah Chee and Char Kway Sotong to Turkish Kebab, Japanese Takoyaki and Korean Spicy Noodles.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Photo from River Hongbao's website.
Location: The Meadow
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River Hongbao 2025
Location: Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Opening hours:
- Jan. 27: 6:30pm to 10:30pm
- Jan. 28: 6:30pm to 12:15am
- Jan. 29 to Feb. 5: 2:30pm to 10:30pm
Top images via Fasiha Nazren.
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