Denemek ALTIN - Özgür
140m dragon lantern to greet visitors at River Hongbao
The Straits Times
|January 12, 2024
Event will see the return of firecrackers and international performers
A 140m-long dragon lantern set suspended across two Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay will ring in the Year of the Dragon at the River Hongbao, one of Singapore’s largest and longest-running Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations.
A God of Fortune figurine, a crowd favourite, will also feature at the Supertree Grove.
River Hongbao 2024, held at Gardens by the Bay for the fourth consecutive year, will run from Feb 8 to 17. It will start at 6.30pm for the first two days, and at 2.30pm for the rest of the event period.
Admission is free.
For the first time in more than 10 years, the annual event, which has been held since 1987, will have a dazzling display of 30 firecrackers, totalling 18m in length. They will be lit on the first three nights.
Barricades and other safety measures will be in place for visitors, who will be about 15m from the firecrackers.
River Hongbao is organised by the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA), Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, SPH Media Trust’s Chinese Media Group, Singapore Tourism Board and People’s Association.
Bu hikaye The Straits Times dergisinin January 12, 2024 baskısından alınmıştır.
Binlerce özenle seçilmiş premium hikayeye ve 9.000'den fazla dergi ve gazeteye erişmek için Magzter GOLD'a abone olun.
Zaten abone misiniz? Oturum aç
The Straits Times'den DAHA FAZLA HİKAYE
The Straits Times
Late director seen arguing with son on eve of death
A son of celebrated Hollywood actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner has been arrested and charged with the murder of his parents, police said on Dec 15.
2 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Marathon • Runners let down by arrangement at start and finish
The emotional experiences at the starting and finishing points of a race are the most important for every full marathoner.
1 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Future hospitals could see merger of B2 and C wards
Patients who choose to stay in public hospitals' subsidised wards in the future, especially at new hospitals, will most likely be placed in a ward with a maximum of six beds, instead of up to eight beds or more now.
4 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Right to work, but hunger and healthcare shortages remain
Refugees can finally work legally after decades in Thai camps, a vital move as aid budgets are slashed. However, this comes as many are already at breaking point after chronic, severe food and medical shortages.
5 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
ComLink+ pre-school package sees strong take-up
Over 60% of eligible children have been placed on it; employment package faces slower start
3 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Never-born children: The grief we don't talk about
There is no sorrow more silent and profound than one that follows a lost pregnancy. But there are ways to carry on.
6 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Planning for end of life before their senior years
Some Singaporeans know first-hand how documenting preferences about medical care now can help their loved ones later
8 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
About 1 in 6 families on ComLink+ scheme faced violence at home
About one in six lower-income families on a national scheme to support them in improving their lives faced violence at home.
4 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
Displaced Cambodians flee again, and again, as border fight rages
Thousands of displaced civilians on both sides of the disputed areas bordering Thailand and Cambodia have been forced to bolt as fierce clashes continued for more than a week, seeking shelter wherever they can in pagodas, schools and hastily set up evacuation centres.
4 mins
December 17, 2025
The Straits Times
US police renew their manhunt for university shooter
Residents near Brown University back on edge as 'person of interest' is released
3 mins
December 17, 2025
Translate
Change font size