Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day in Singapore ― Date, History, and Details
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History of Chinese Lunar New Year’s Day in Singapore and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Chinese New Year is the most important festival for people of Chinese descent. It is also known as the Spring Festival, because it marks the beginning of the spring season according to the Chinese calendar. The festival usually falls in late January or early February.
This year, Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Saturday, 25 January 2020.
On New Year’s Eve, families will gather for a reunion dinner. After dinner, they will stay up late to welcome the new year. At midnight, fireworks will be set off to scare away evil spirits.
The first day of Chinese New Year is a public holiday in Singapore. On this day, people will visit their relatives and friends to wish them a happy new year. They will also exchange gifts and red packets (containing money).
During the Chinese New Year period, many businesses and shops will be closed. However, there will be plenty of activities and events happening around Singapore to celebrate the festival. For example, you can catch the lion dance performances or watch the dragon boat races.