Singapore set for Mid Autumn Festival return

MICE News
Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Singapore’s  Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival returns 02 September with a retelling of the most traditional folklore behind the festival.


During the month-long celebrations from 02 to 30 September 2016, visitors to Chinatown will see lantern displays, stage performances such as acrobatic acts and dances, combined with special lighting and high-tech visual effects.


 “The Chinatown Festivals play an important role in keeping the cultural traditions and heritage of Chinese festivals alive,” said Kenneth Lim, director Cultural Precincts Development, Singapore Tourism Board.


“This year places emphasis on rediscovering the origins and history of the Mid-Autumn Festival by retelling the traditional story behind the occasion, which today's generation, especially the younger audience, may have forgotten or lost touch with. From the Street Light-Up to various activities, we are delighted to be able to use this platform to meaningfully engage tourists in the festivities and nurture an appreciation of Chinese cultural heritage.


"We are pleased that the Mid-Autumn Festival has been delighting Singaporeans and visitors alike for the past 17 years, as it brings to life the fascinating heritage and character of Chinatown with lanterns and festivities. For the 2016 Festival, we hope to create more memorable moments for visitors to Chinatown with the Learning Journey, which showcases the history and story of Chinatown, and the complimentary Heritage Walking Trail guided tours.”


The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival will culminate with the Mass Lantern Walk on 11 September 2016, when the streets of Chinatown will be lit by lanterns of all shapes and sizes as an expected 3,000 participants take part in this annual activity.

Singapore set for Mid Autumn Festival return

MICE News
Wednesday, 31 August 2016

Singapore’s  Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival returns 02 September with a retelling of the most traditional folklore behind the festival.


During the month-long celebrations from 02 to 30 September 2016, visitors to Chinatown will see lantern displays, stage performances such as acrobatic acts and dances, combined with special lighting and high-tech visual effects.


 “The Chinatown Festivals play an important role in keeping the cultural traditions and heritage of Chinese festivals alive,” said Kenneth Lim, director Cultural Precincts Development, Singapore Tourism Board.


“This year places emphasis on rediscovering the origins and history of the Mid-Autumn Festival by retelling the traditional story behind the occasion, which today's generation, especially the younger audience, may have forgotten or lost touch with. From the Street Light-Up to various activities, we are delighted to be able to use this platform to meaningfully engage tourists in the festivities and nurture an appreciation of Chinese cultural heritage.


"We are pleased that the Mid-Autumn Festival has been delighting Singaporeans and visitors alike for the past 17 years, as it brings to life the fascinating heritage and character of Chinatown with lanterns and festivities. For the 2016 Festival, we hope to create more memorable moments for visitors to Chinatown with the Learning Journey, which showcases the history and story of Chinatown, and the complimentary Heritage Walking Trail guided tours.”


The Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival will culminate with the Mass Lantern Walk on 11 September 2016, when the streets of Chinatown will be lit by lanterns of all shapes and sizes as an expected 3,000 participants take part in this annual activity.