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River Hongbao 2024: A Dazzling Celebration of Chinese New Year Magic
8 February 2024 – 17 February 2024
River Hongbao 2024: Soak in the Magic of Singapore’s Grandest Chinese New Year Celebration
River Hongbao 2024, Singapore’s highly anticipated Chinese New Year extravaganza, returns to Gardens by the Bay from 8th to 17th February 2024. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as the event unfolds with a myriad of enchanting experiences.
Xiao He and the Dragon’s Pearl
晓河与龙珠的奇幻故事
Event Details:
- 8 February 2024 (Thursday) (小除夕): 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm
- 9 February 2024 (Friday) 除夕: 6.30 pm – 12.15 am
- 10 – 17 February 2024 (Saturday – Saturday) 大年初一至初八: 2.30 pm – 10.30 pm
Event Highlights:
Lanterns Illuminating the Night:
Witness larger-than-life lantern sets at Gardens by the Bay, including the mesmerizing “Prosperous Year of the Dragon,” featuring a 140-metre long dragon and an 18-metre tall God of Fortune. Don’t miss the captivating firecrackers show on selected evenings.Firecrackers Showtime:
Nightly Stage Performances:
Enjoy diverse performances from the opening ceremony to the Singapore Talent Nights, showcasing traditional and modern acts, including song, dance, and percussion performances.
Nightly Stage Programme 迎春舞台汇演
| Date | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| 8 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Opening Ceremony 开幕典礼 |
| 9 February 2024 | 10:00pm – 12:00am | Chinese New Year’s Eve Countdown 除夕夜倒数 |
| 10 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Dance Galore Night 歌舞升平迎新年 |
| 11 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Fun in Diversity Night 万民缤纷迎新年 |
| 12 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Movie Night 电影之夜 |
| 13 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Getai Night 歌台之夜 |
| 14 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Getai Night 歌台之夜 |
| 15 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Xinyao Night 新瑶之夜 |
| 16 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Singapore Talent Night 新加坡派 |
| 17 February 2024 | 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Singapore Talent Night 新加坡派 |
Virtual Avatar – Xiao He:
Meet Xiao He at Booth 16 and stand a chance to bring home a special edition collectable by answering a few simple questions. Xiao He’s appearances on 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, and 13th February at 7:30pm.
Culinary Delights at Food Street:
Indulge in a wide range of street food from Singapore, China, and other parts of Asia at the tantalizing food street within Gardens by the Bay.
Cultural Exhibition – “From Push Carts to Online Carts”:
Explore the historical development of Chinese New Year markets in Singapore since the 1950s. Gain insights into the way of life, values, and traditions of the Chinese community.
Amusement Rides:
Experience amusement rides like majestic flying elephants or experience sweeping panoramic views of the enchanting garden from lofty heights. Enjoy dodgem cars and carnival games as well!
RHBHacks 2024:
After winning the RHBHacks 2024 entrepreneurship competition designed for students and youth entrepreneurs, the top 4 winning teams will get the chance to sell their wares and services! Come down and pay a visit to their booths and have a chat with them about their products or services and what makes it inclusive to all cultures and languages.
RHB Booths and Special Perks:
Visit SPH Media’s Chinese Media Group booth for exclusive perks, and don’t miss out on special offerings from other booths.
Furthermore, POSB has created an exclusive dragon social media filter. They will donate $8 to the POSB PAssion Kids fund for every post or story with the POSB dragon filter shared on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook between 1 to 24 February. The funds will go to supporting children from low-income families, children with disabilities, and youths at risk.
Photobooth:
Head over to our photobooth at booth 16 for more photo opportunities and stand a chance to walk away with some mini zodiac keepsakes for free! Talk to our staff at the booth to find out how to redeem.
Event Contests and Interactive Experiences:
Participate in contests like Metaverse and ARTificial Intelligence, or step into the virtual world to collect ‘Dragon Pearls’ for exciting rewards.
- 8 February 2024 (Thursday) 小除夕 – 8:00pm
- 9 February 2024 (Friday) 除夕 – 12:00am
- 10 February 2024 (Saturday) 大年初一 – 8:00pm
Don’t miss out on the electrifying River Hongbao 2024, where tradition meets modernity in a celebration of the Chinese New Year spirit! If you can’t attend in person, stay tuned for live streams of the countdown and nightly shows.
