Usher in the Year of Metal Rat with a variety of festive programmes and activities this Lunar New Year. Watch The Story of Nian unfold through music, puppetry, and drama, and don’t miss out the spark-tacular Golden Pyro Dragon Dance making its first appearance in Singapore. Visitors can also look forward to thrilling acrobatic stunts by a lion dance troupe, music performances by local ensembles, shadow puppet shows telling the story of the Chinese zodiac, meet-and-greet sessions with the God of Fortune, and a festive bazaar!
Golden Pyro Dragon Dance
Fri, 31 Jan – Sun, 2 Feb, 9.10pm
Supertree Grove
Usher in the year of the Metal Rat and be the first in Singapore to catch the sparktacular Golden Pyro Dragon Dance under a shower of firework-like sparkles achieved through the use of special metal granules to create these pyrotechnic displays!
The Story of Nian
Sat, 1 Feb – Sun, 2 Feb (5.00pm, 6.15pm & 9.30pm)
Fri, 7 Feb – Sun, 9 Feb (7.00pm, 8.00pm, 9.00pm)
Supertree Grove
The Story of Nian comes to life with the use of puppetry, music and drama. A village finds itself under threat from a terrifying monster, the Nian, who descends upon them from the mountain every year. Little do they know that it is actually the discord and squabbling amongst them that draws the monster to the village every year. A wise old man holds the key to repelling the Nian, and reminds them of the importance of the village’s history and traditions. But will the villagers be able to learn from his wisdom and experience, and to put aside their differences to unite and fight the beast together?
Colours of Spring
Mon, 27 Jan – Sun, 9 Feb, 6pm – 11pm
Golden Garden
Did you know that rats are believed to be thrifty and they hold dear to things that they cherish? Some even say they have good financial luck, so stroll along a vibrant display of colourful rat lanterns with their abundance of treasures.
The display is put up in collaboration with REACH Community Services.God of Fortune Meet and Greet
Sat, 1 Feb – Sun, 2 Feb
Sat, 8 Feb – Sun, 9 Feb
12pm & 4pm
Flower Dome
Meet the God of Fortune and make the new year a prosperous one! Keep your eyes peeled for him at the Flower Dome for a chance to be blessed with luck and wealth in the coming year.
Lion Dance
Mon, 27 Jan – Fri, 31 Jan – Sun, 2 Feb, 6pm
Supertree Grove
The Rat zodiac symbolizes strong vitality in the chinese culture and display both agility and alertness. Usher in the Lunar New Year with thrilling lion dance performances by an award-winning local lion dance troupe! Try not to hold your breath as the lion leaps from pole to pole and performs difficult stunts.
Shadow Puppet Performance – The Zodiac Race
Sat, 1 Feb – Sun, 2 Feb
Sat, 8 Feb – Sun, 9 Feb
3pm & 5pm
Flower Dome
Why did the rat finish first in the zodiac race? Watch the story unfold through the traditional shadow puppet performance in the Flower Dome. Suitable for all ages.
Festive Bazaar
Mon, 27 Jan – Sun, 9 Feb
12pm – 5pm
Flower Dome
Stock up on Chinese New Year goodies such as homemade snacks to DIY crafts from our festive lineup of stalls!
Ding Yi Music Company Concert
Sat, 1 Feb
7pm & 8pm
Supertree Grove
Celebrate your Chinese New Year with Ding Yi Music Company! Together with Assistant Conductor Dedric Wong, the ensemble brings you a medley of traditional Chinese music and some of our local favourites.
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