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Singapore Festivals and Events
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Traditional Chinese Street Opera
Clarke Quay,
The Chinese Theatre Circle brings back a dazzling traditional
art as it performs excerps from famous Cantonese operas such
as The Monkey God and Romance of The Three Kingdoms.
Arrive at 6.30pm to see the performers wearing their elaborate
costumes and make-up. With English and Chinese subtitles.
Admission is free.
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Mini Gourmet Safari
Various restaurants, Every Friday and Saturday evenings
Go on a gastronomic adventure with celebrity chef Susur Lee.
The Mini Gourmet Safari starts with champagne at Club Chinois,
followed by a relaxed stroll to the revolutionary House of
Mao for a pre-dinner drink and their signature soup.
Next proceed to Lao Beijing Dining Hall to sample Longjin
Tea and Beijing dianxin, the adjourn to LingZhi Vegetarian
Restaurant to enjoy a healthy salad before returning to Club
Chinois for two main courses complimented by dessert and wine.
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Thaipusam
Sri Srinavasa Perumal Temple and Sri Thandayuthapa,
31st January, 2000
This is a dramatic festival where Hindu penitents carry "kavadis"
pierced to their bodies by spikes, hooks and skewers, in aprocession
from Sri Srinvasa Perumal Temple on Serangoon Road to Sri
Thandayuthapani Temple on Tank Road.
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Vesakhi Light-Up
Selegie Road, 20th March - 18th April, 2000
Selegie Road and Little India come alive with fairy lights
in celebration of the Birth of Khalsa Panth (Commonwealth
of the Sikhs).
Enjoy a cultural variety show (opposite Peace Centre) depicting
the rich cultural heritage of the Sikhs.
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National Holiday
Singapore, 9th August, 2000
Singapore's National Day is held on August 9 to mark the country's
independence since 1965.
It draws together the entire nation to celebrate with a spectacular
parade, mass cultural dances and a giant fireworks display.
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Mooncake Festival
Singapore, 16th September, 2000
There is much debate about the origins of the Mooncake Festival,
which is celebrated by the Chinese on the 15th day of eight
month.
Folklore tells of how the Chinese sent secret messages in
mooncakes to outwit their Mongolian rulers; others say it
recalls the old Chinese legend of how magicians touched the
moon.
Whatever its origins, one thing is certain - it is one of
the most beautiful of Chinese festivals and local children
parade colourful and ornate lanterns, which are traditionally
displayed at this time.
Mooncakes containing red bean paste, lotus seed paste and
other exotic fillings are bought to be eaten or exchanged
as gifts. In the evenings, the Chinese Gardens are the focus
of this festival with magnificent displays of traditional
lanterns.
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