Holidays in Singapore. Best Time to Visit Singapore (Part 2) Hari Raya Haji

Singapore is a "burning cauldron" in which diverse and vibrant cultures are "boiled": Chinese, Malay and Indian ethnic groups. The influx of foreigners over the past few years has given the country a cosmopolitan image and multi-cultural life in Singapore. Each of the ethnic communities maintains its own unique way of life, while harmonizing life with representatives of other cultures. Given the unique mix of cultures and peoples, Singapore has a very attractive calendar of events with holidays and celebrations. all year round. Festivals range from religious celebrations to socio-cultural celebrations and sporting events.

Singapore celebrates festivals that are specific to each of the ethnic groups and their respective religions. In addition, some important anniversaries are celebrated on all islands by all residents. These significant religious holidays and important dates are declared as public holidays in Singapore. There are ten annual holidays in Singapore: New Year (New Year s Day); Chinese New Year (Chinese New Year); Good Friday (Good Friday); Labor Day; Vesak day; National Day of Singapore (National Day); Hari Raya Puasa; Deepavali Festival of Lights; Hari Raya Haji (Hari Raya Haji); Christmas (Christmas Day).

New Year in Singapore

Calendar New Year - Monday, January 1, 2018, begins with celebrations, and each new year turns into real holiday in Singapore. There are several places where new year greetings and folk festivals. The most popular parties are at The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown and Siloso Beach Party in Sentosa. Most Singaporeans frequent these places, they come here to witness public performances and impressive fireworks. Other popular activities can be seen along Orchard Road, Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.

Chinese New Year in Singapore

Chinese New Year - Friday, February 16, 2018 is one of the most anticipated holidays in Singapore. The festival begins on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar, which usually takes place between the last week of January and the beginning of February. Preparations begin a couple of weeks before the Chinese New Year and the city takes on a special festive spirit during this period. Families celebrate this holiday by participating in the reunification festival, accompanying the celebrations with New Year's visits from relatives and friends, exchanges of hongbao (red envelopes with cash gifts), giving small tangerine trees symbolizing prosperity and visiting temples. The hub of all activity is the brightly lit Chinatown, which is adorned with impressive decorations and Chinese lanterns strung along the streets.

Most Chinese families gather in this ethnic quarter to enjoy its many sights and sounds of enchanting melodies, as well as taste traditional Chinese delicacies. Most malls are decorated with traditional ornaments using the auspicious colors of red and gold and offer attractive discounts and promotions. The famous lion and dragon dances are held in Chinatown, as well as along the Singapore River on both sides of the piers. The Chinese New Year celebrations end on the 15th day of the new year, just like the Spring Lantern Festival. Ten days after the Lantern Festival, it's time for a big parade in Singapore known as the Chingay Parade, a street and sea parade with performances ranging from acrobatics to traditional dances.

Running Festival Green Corridor

Following the success of previous years, the Green Corridor Run was held on March 6th, 2016 along with a celebration world day Water. It was the biggest marathon ever held in Singapore and was the most exciting race ever! You can register and take part in future marathons! Conducted along one of the most interesting and beautiful stretches of terrain in Singapore, the ten and a half kilometer run starts at the historic Tanjong Pagar railway station and follows a green corridor to the old old Bukit Team railway station.

Easter

Easter Day - Sunday, April 8, 2018, is one of the most significant festive events among Christians around the world. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as written in the Christian bible.

Restaurant Week

The Singapore Restaurant Week, an annual exhibition of restaurants in Singapore, is being held from March 19 to 26, 2017 for the 13th time. For this festival, you can always book seats in the best restaurants in Singapore and taste almost all the most famous delicacies of Southeast Asia.

Singapore Fashion Festival

Singapore Fashion Festival, an annual two-week festival that aims to make Singapore the fashion capital of the Southeast Asian region. The festival hosts collection shows by international and local designers, fashion shows, exhibitions and events related to fashion.

Annual Yacht Show

The Singapore Yacht Show takes place on Singapore's Sentosa Island from 6 to 9 April 2017. Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to get acquainted with the working models of the most beautiful yachts in the world, learn about international yacht brands and even purchase one of the yachts. Held at the ONE°15 Marina Club, this exceptional festival embodies the luxury lifestyle by bringing together world-class yachts finished the best materials equipped with the best equipment. The exhibition provides a first-class opportunity for regional visitors to meet professional instructors, boat owners and a select group of invited participants.

Singapore Heritage Festival

Singapore Heritage Fest was initiated to spread the word about the different cultures of Singapore and their traditions, cuisine, costumes, music, art through a series of exhibitions, heritage tours, food fairs and cultural events. The festival is an annual event.

World Sevens Series Rugby Tournament

The 2017 Singapore World Rugby Sevens Series will be held at the Singapore National Stadium on 15 and 16 April 2017. The tournament has been held since 1999 and attracts fans from many countries of the world as one of the fastest growing sports events - an exciting attraction of non-stop action, sports feats and athleticism. Singapore's national rugby team, making its debut at the 2016 Rio Olympics, has never played at such a high level before. Singapore is hosting the 7th edition of the Rugby World Cup series, joining fellow host cities Vancouver, Sydney, Cape Town and Paris. The series began in Dubai in December 2015.

Singapore Maritime Week

For a decade now, Singapore's leading maritime festival, Singapore Maritime Week, hosted by the Singapore Port Authority, has brought together thousands of exhibitors and guests. The festival brings together the international maritime community for a week of conferences, professional dialogues, exhibitions and social gatherings combined with a celebration of maritime traditions. Maritime Association, industrial companies and research institutes and educational establishments, as well as participants with a cosmopolitan profile as participants in the festival, make Singapore the largest international maritime center.

Vesak Day in Singapore

Vesak Day - Tuesday, May 29, 2018, the full moon day of the fourth lunar month, is the most important annual event for the Buddhist community in Singapore. Vesak Day usually falls in the month of May and marks the birth, enlightenment and final phase of Nirvana of the Buddha.
Buddhist temples are colorfully decorated with Buddhist flags and lights, temples are decorated with flowers, fruits and other offerings. The Vesak Day celebration is an event in the Closed Hall, open to the public for the duration of the holiday. Some of the most interesting activities include a vegetarian food fair, public gatherings, and the singing of the national anthem. Acts of generosity known as dana are performed by Buddhist organizations and temples. Vesak Day entails less lavish celebrations than most other festivals in Singapore, but deserves special attention in terms of developing an internal culture.

Seasonal sales in Singapore

The Great Singapore Sale is one of the most popular and highly anticipated annual events held in Singapore in June and July. Singapore is transforming into a sales hub and into a shopping spree with retailers giving discounts on goods up to 70% off the regular price.

Dragon Festival

Dragon Boat Festival, June 18, 2018, the highlight of which is the dragon boat races, which compete to showcase the abilities of local and international rowers. Competitive performances are held every year in June. This is also a great time to enjoy traditional rice dumplings, a traditional dish of the festival, which is also known as The Dumpling Festival.

Ballet under the stars

The annual dance festival "Ballet under the Stars" takes place in Singapore from 16 to 19 March 2017 at the Singapore Dance Theatre, which was founded in 1988 and is the largest in Southeast Asia. The theater is represented by world-class dance performers and has the widest possible repertoire for dance art. During each year, the theater organizes six performances, including performances by the entire ballet team on the stage of the Esplanade Theatre. Ballet Under the Stars at Fort Canning Park is a classic masterpiece in dance movement, presented by the best dancers on the best dance floor.

Hari Raya Puas in Singapore

Hari Raya Puasa - June 24-25, 2017, commonly known as Eid Ul Fitr in Singapore, is the celebration of Hari Raya Puasa, which is a major festival for the Malay communities in Singapore and usually falls on the calendar in September or October. Hari Raya Puasa marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The ancient street of Geylang Serai in the cultural center of the Malay Muslim community is well lit and decorated with a festive mood. Also during this holiday, you can visit the colorful festive markets and visit the numerous food stalls that offer traditional Malay cuisine. Cultural activities such as traditional Malay songs and dances are also part of the celebration. It is customary for families to celebrate the holiday in the beautiful clothes. Also during the holiday, morning prayers are held in local mosques, which are mandatory for family visits with relatives and friends.

Singapore food festival

The Singapore Food Festival takes place annually in July. This Singapore food festival is holiday presentation local food. As part of the festival, carnivals, seminars, as well as joint actions focused on the preparation and sale of delicious food are held.

Game Industry Exhibition

Exhibition of the gaming industry "C3 Chara Expo" takes place in Singapore in summer period of the year and is dedicated to the latest products of the gaming market and their developers. Also, special attention at the exhibition is given to Japanese manga, anime, games and cosplay fans. In addition to the weekend show, Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. organizes the Game & Creative Contents Networking Asia forum, which takes place on the eve of the exhibition. This B2B networking event invites gaming content providers from the gaming and creative industries in Southeast Asia.

Hungry Ghost Festival

Hungry Ghosts Festival - Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Mid-Autumn Festival, such as Mooncake Festival and Lantern Festival, other Indian festivals, and Easter.

Singapore Art Festival

Singapore Arts Festival, June 29 - September 6, 2017, a popular national arts festival. The festival offers high quality free performances of theatrical arts, dance, music and visual arts, as well as open performances. In addition to local exhibitors, approximately 70% of the work is exhibited by international artists. The festival is usually held annually during May and June.

Singapore National Day

National Day of Singapore - Wednesday, August 9, 2017, this day is also called the National Day Parade - National Day Parade, which is held to celebrate the independence of Singapore. It is one of the most anticipated annual events for Singaporeans, with National Day attracting around 25,000 spectators each year. Celebrations take place at Marina Bay and include pre-parade celebration preparations followed by actual parades and ceremonies, including the popular presidential speech, which ends with a celebratory show followed by spectacular fireworks displays. The atmosphere during this period is very tense, and most of the spectators are dressed in the colors of the national flag - red and white. You can also see the National Flag, which is displayed on the facades of most residential buildings throughout the island. It's really beautiful.

singapore night festival

Singapore Night Festival - a festival of illuminations, dance and music will be held in August 2016. It is an annual cultural event in Singapore, held over two nights in August on the expanse of Bras Basah Road and Bugis Street, when the entire city turns into a massive stage venue of street performances, live music, dance and art installations under the cover of darkness. The night extravaganza these days covers the entire city center from Armenian Street, which becomes pedestrian for the entire duration of the festival, through Bras Basa Road, including the complexes and buildings of Raffles City, CHIJMES and Plaza Singapura, and up to Bugis Street. The festival amazes viewers with laser projections on the buildings of the National Museum and the Museum of Art, as well as flying ships and pianos against the backdrop of the Singapore night sky. These interactive light installations have become an annual tradition that attracts a large number of spectators.

Many cultural institutions and museums in Singapore do not close on these nights, but are preparing special events and a cultural program. At this time, the streets are filled with informal participants of the festival: street performers, musicians, artists who demonstrate their art, live playing and acoustic performances to all passers-by. And, of course, the holiday is not complete without the traditional gastronomic part - a temporary street food court Hawker Food Alley is being formed, where you can try any delicacies of the local cuisine.
The Singapore Night Festival is a great chance to see traditions, culture and art in a completely different light.

Hari Raya Haji in Singapore

Hari Raya Haji - Friday, September 17, 2017, also known as Feast of Sacrifice or Eid Al Raya Haji. Hari Raya Haji marks the end of the Haji pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca. Hari Raya Haji, according to the calendar, usually falls in autumn or winter, and the celebrations are similar to the festival of Hari Raya Puas.

Grand Prix of the Formula 1 series in Singapore

"Singapore Grand Prix 2016" takes place in Singapore for the eleventh time from 15 to 17 September 2017 at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The lucky ones who happen to get on it are in for a fantastic spectacle! The organizers of the event once again want to raise the bar so that this super-event remains in the memory of participants and spectators forever. The auto race itself will be only a part of the grandiose action - the organizers are preparing about three hundred different performances, including with the participation of world stars! The Marina Bay Street Circuit, laid through the streets of the city, is the fastest of the city's circuits - on a circle, cars accelerate to a speed of about 290 km / h three times, while it ranks second after Monaco in the lowest average speed per circle.

The Singapore highway twists counterclockwise, just like in Turkey and Brazil. It should be noted that a unique temporary fence is installed just before the races so as not to disturb the residents of the city and numerous tourists. The main difference of this track is uniform artificial lighting, in which night races are visible as during the day, but the light sources do not blind the racers. The total lighting power is more than three million watts! Drive, unpredictability, special entertainment makes the Singapore race truly unforgettable.

Sun Festival in Singapore

Singapore Sun Festival takes place in October. The Singapore Sun Festival is an integrated lifestyle event, celebrating the "art of the good life" through seven key disciplines including music, film, visual arts, literature, cuisine, wine drinking and wellness.

Deepavali Festival of Lights in Singapore

Deepavali, The Festival of Lights - Wednesday 18 October 2017 is the most important festival in the Hindu calendar and the most significant festival of the Indian community in Singapore. The Deepavali celebration usually falls in October or November on the calendar, with festivities kicking off in the coming weeks in the Indian ethnic quarter called Little India. Commemorating the triumph of good over evil or light over darkness, the streets of Little India are adorned with colored lights and traditional decorations.

Roadside shops sell terracotta lamps, flowers and other traditional decorative items. Shops offer a wide range of sweets for all tastes, from Indian sweets to souvenirs. People celebrate the Reunification Festival by visiting the homes of relatives, friends, exchanging sweets, lighting houses with lamps, and visiting temples. There are a number of cultural holidays that are celebrated during this period. Since there is a ban on explosive fireworks in Singapore, most families get together to light sparklers at the end of the evening.

Christmas in Singapore

Christmas - Monday, December 25, 2017 is considered the most charming time of the year, and the holiday spirit in Singapore is already felt in the week before Christmas. The seventh week of the extravaganza is called "Christmas in the Tropics" (Christmas in the Tropics). At this time, the spirit of Christmas is celebrated, it happens every year from the end of November and continues until the New Year. Singapore's famous streets of Orchard Road and Marina Bay are transformed during this period, with festive lighting, holiday arches, and themed decoration sets.

During the holiday, you can get a variety of experiences: Christmas performances by a choir group, which are offered by professional musicians, watch the performances of local dancers; watch the Parade of Floats; the popular outdoor dance festival ZoukOut, which takes place on Sentosa Island (organized by one of the popular nightclubs in Singapore); and many others. Adding to the whole holiday aura, shopping malls feature specially designed storefronts and stunning Christmas decorations. Many malls and stores offer special shopping discounts, even late at night. Families visit relatives and friends and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner.

Singapore International Film Festival

Singapore International Film Festival, Singapore's largest film industry event and one of Asia's premier film festivals. SIFF takes place annually in April. Over 200 international films of all genres are screened at festival screenings, with a special focus on innovative Asian cinema. In addition to films, professional workshops, seminars and film exhibitions are held during the festival.

Festival M1

M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is a twelve-day annual theatre, arts, film, dance, visual arts and music festival created and organized in Singapore for international artists. It is usually held annually at the end of January. The festival is a center for attracting the best works of contemporary artists, an exhibition of cutting-edge art and other works, intended for the social audience of Singapore.

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Chingay Parade

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The Chingay Parade is a colorful show that showcases Singapore's cultural heritage in all its diversity. Although this amazing festival takes place during the celebration of the Chinese New Year, representatives of different ethnic groups of Singapore take part in it: Chinese, Malay, Indian, etc.

Today, the Chingay Parade is Asia's largest carnival - this vibrant celebration spans the entire central part countries.

ConcertGuns N' RosesVframeworkNot in This Lifetime Tour

Time 20:00

Place Changi Exhibition Center

Rumors about this have been circulating among music lovers in Asia for several months. In February, one of the best-selling hard rock bands of all time - Guns N "Roses - will perform for the first time in Singapore at the Changi Exhibition Center.

Founding member Axl Rose and former members Slash and Duff McKagan will reunite for the most anticipated world tour of the century. Most recently, the Not in This Lifetime Tour ended in North America. Each show drew full stadiums and delighted thousands of spectators.

Singapore Festival of Fun (SFoF)

Time Miscellaneous

Place EmbankmentClarke

Site https://funfest.asia/

The Singapore Festival of Fun offers entertainment for the whole family, the best street performances, and a range of exciting events that will appeal to families and groups of friends.

The festival includes the Nickelodeon Fiesta Ball, a nine-day outdoor festival, and the Magners International Comedy Festival.

Festivali Light Marina Bay

Time 19:30 - 23:00

Place Marina Bay Waterfront

Asia's largest annual light festival, i Light Marina Bay will be held in Singapore for the fifth time. It will be hosted by the Singapore Urban Development Department and directed by Randy Chan of Zarch Collaboratives. During the three weeks of the festival, Marina Bay will be lit up with innovative sustainable lighting installations created by talented artists from different countries peace.

Singapore International Jazz Festival (Sing Jazz)

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Place Marina Bay Sands

Three years in a row exciting concerts International Festival Singapore Jazz (Sing Jazz) were held against the backdrop of the panorama of the city, which opens to guests of Marina Bay Sands. This year the festival will again take place at the hotel. On it, music lovers will enjoy jazz in all its diversity and originality. Jazz and R&B stars Jamie Cullum, Natalie Cole, India Ari and Gregory Porter will take part this year. At the Singapore International Jazz Festival, you'll be captivated by the dizzying mix of musical genres and live performances that you can enjoy outdoors for three days.

ConcertColdplay bandsVframeworkA Head Full of Dreams tour

Place Singapore Sports Hub

Eight years after their last performance in Singapore, British band Coldplay will return to the city in triumph to perform at the Singapore Sports Hub as part of the A Head Full of Dreams Tour.

Since March 2016, the A Head Full Of Dreams Tour has been attended by over 2.5 million people from Latin America, the US and Europe. The show was created by Coldplay in collaboration with production designers Misty Buckley and Paul Normandal.

Eid al Adha

date May - June 2017

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Place Miscellaneous

The Eid holiday marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and is known in Singapore as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of humility and repentance: it is customary to fast from dawn to dusk for 30 days.

During this month, night markets in areas like Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai sell clothes, delicacies and (best of all!) sweets.

Dragon Boat Racing boatFestival

Date May - June 2017

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The drumming and delicious dumplings make the Dragon Boat Festival one of the most popular events in Singapore.

Many of the ancient racing traditions have survived to this day. So, the boats still have a long, elongated shape, images of the dragon's head are still applied on their bows, and the drums, as before, set the rowing rhythm. The drive and amazing camaraderie make the festival a truly spectacular experience.

Ultra FestivalSingapore

date TBA

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Place 1 Bayfront Avenue

Have fun at Ultra Worldwide, the premier electronic music event taking place in the city in early June.

Ultra Singapore will be held in Singapore for the second time and will once again take place in the heart of Marina Bay, at Ultra Park, the festival's unofficial permanent venue.

Mid-Autumn Festival

Time Miscellaneous

Place Chinatown

The Mid-Autumn Festival marks the end of the harvest season, when, according to tradition, it is customary to give thanks to the gods.

Various legends about the moon are often associated with this holiday, since it is at this time of the year that it shines especially brightly. For the same reason, the main events of the Mid-Autumn Festival take place after sunset.

Admire traditional lanterns at festivals around the island. It will be especially interesting in Chinatown, whose streets will be decorated with beautiful and elegant handmade lanterns.

Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention

date TBA

Time Miscellaneous

Place Boardroom Marina Bay Sands

The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention will bring together the best of pop culture, including world-class artists and designers from around the world, who create comics, toys, anime, manga and cosplay costumes.

The event will be held for the tenth time. Its visitors are waiting for collectibles, exclusive works and unique works of artists from Singapore and other countries of the region.

Diwali

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Place Little India

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus around the world. The holiday symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness: it is customary to light oil lamps as a sign of this.

Head to the Little India region: during the holiday, its streets will turn into a fantastic land of colorful arches and picturesque lights.

Neon festivalLights

date November 2017

Time TBA

Place Fort Canning National Park

Site http://www.neonlights.sg/

Neon Lights is a music and light festival that takes place every November on several open-air stages in Fort Canning National Park. Popular with people of all interests, professions and ages, this event brings to the attention of the audience music and artistic performances that blur the boundaries between the audience and appeal to everyone without exception.

FestivalAnimeFestivalAsia

date November 2017

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Anime Festival Asia (AFA) is the largest and most popular Japanese culture festival in Southeast Asia, taking place in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. The event has taken place nine times over the past six years. Over 130,000 people visited AFA in 2013. Then the festival gained real fame among lovers of Japanese culture in the region.

Ceremony of solemn launch of Christmas illumination

date November 2017 - January 2018

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As part of this long-awaited annual show, the famous Orchard Road will be adorned with bright lights and festive decorations (even a Christmas tree).

The event is organized by the Orchard Road Business Association.

Watch performances by local musicians and Christmas carolers that will take place on the streets of the city, and enjoy the most famous holiday melodies performed by them.

ChristmasChristmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay

date December 2017

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Singapore's largest Christmas market, Christmas Wonderland @ Gardens by the Bay, set a record in 2015 with over 1,500,000 visitors.

The fair offers a wide range of entertainment for visitors of all ages, as well as a festive playground with amazing installations, rides and carousels. In addition, visitors to the fair will be able to enjoy choir performances, concerts and parades.

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Celebrate the New Year near Marina Bay Singapore for the legendary New Year's Eve celebration organized annually in Singapore by the Department of Urban Development and Esplanade - Theaters on the Bay.

New Year's Eve celebrations will take place across the city, from Marina Bay to Civic, early in the evening and throughout the night.

Close to midnight, join the crowd and watch the amazing music, light and laser show, enjoy the fireworks and welcome the new year in a positive and joyful mood.

The smallest Asian state, Singapore is also the most multi-confessional, and therefore the list of its state, secular and religious holidays includes Buddhist, Muslim, and Hindu. By law, Singapore holidays that fall on a Sunday continue as a public holiday on the following Monday.

Let's look at the calendar

On January 1, Singaporeans, together with all progressive humanity, celebrate the new year, but after it, their calendar has its own unique festive features:

• At the beginning of February comes the chief winter holiday Singapore - Chinese New Year. According to statistics, it is the Chinese who make up almost four-fifths of the country's population.
• The beginning of May is marked by the onset of Labor Day, and at the end of spring, Vesak comes to the houses of Singaporeans - the birthday, enlightenment and departure of Gautama Buddha. Almost half of the country's population professes Buddhism, and therefore this holiday in Singapore is one of the most beloved.
• The main secular red day of the calendar in the country is called Independence Day. It is reminiscent of Victory Day in Russia - a military parade, festivities and evening fireworks as an apotheosis.
• Hari Raya Pusa marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, while Hindus celebrate Deepavali in early November.
• In December, the people of Singapore decorate Christmas trees and celebrate their favorite winter holiday together with all Christians on the planet.

oil lamp day

The main Hindu holiday in Singapore is also called the Festival of Lights. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil, and as a sign of this, oil lamps, candles and lanterns are lit throughout the country. The date of Deepavali is floating and largely coincides with the end of the harvest. Hindus revere this day as the onset of a new period in life, and therefore give gifts to each other.
The main spectacular component of Deepavali comes at sunset, when, in addition to the traditional illumination, the sky is painted with flashes of salutes and fireworks. Events take place throughout the country and last for several days.

In honor of the Buddha

The Vesak holiday is an equally colorful event in the life of Singaporeans who profess Buddhism. It usually falls at the end of spring and its main signs are paper lanterns on a light wooden frame and oil lamps placed around the temples.
During Vesak, numerous Buddhist rites are performed, and residents bring refreshments to the temples and walk around them three times in honor of the Buddha.

Drive away evil spirits

The beginning of the Chinese New Year usually falls in February. This great holiday Singapore lasts for several days, and its program includes fireworks and festivities, parades and gala dinners, presenting gifts to relatives and friends, and nights full of explosions of firecrackers and crackers. Red envelopes are used as congratulatory messages.

Much if not all, oh national characteristics of a particular country can tell the traditions of holding and organizing various holidays, festivals and celebrations. And for a country that largely lives off tourism, the ability to organize well and on a grand scale celebratory event becomes a kind of professional skill. In this regard, Singaporeans deserve the highest marks - the inhabitants of this country know how to have fun and are ready to share their joy with all visiting guests with pleasure.

Perhaps that is why many tourists love to visit Singapore during national holidays and various festivals. But the most interesting thing is that whenever you find yourself on this island, be sure that a bright party is definitely taking place somewhere - the program of Singaporean holidays continues all year round. And if you are aware of the schedule and venue of all these events, then your vacation will be filled with endless noisy fun for you.

Official public holidays and days off

Singapore's official public holidays reflect the country's cultural and religious diversity, with eleven official days rest there are Buddhist, and Chinese, and Hindu, and Muslim, and Christian, as well as secular holidays:

1st of January - New Year.
February-March - first and second day Chinese New Year(exact date varies).
March, April - Good Friday(exact date varies).
1st of May - Labor Day.
May June - Vesak(exact date varies).
June July- Hari raya puasa or Eid al-Adha (the exact date varies).
August 9 - independence Day.
September - Hari raya haji or Eid al-Adha (the exact date varies).
October November - deepavali(exact date varies).
December 25 - Christmas.

If an official holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is declared a holiday. If two holidays fall on the same date, possibly due to differences in the Hindu, Chinese, Muslim and European calendars, then an additional day of rest may be declared. Election Day (in general elections or presidential elections) is also an official public holiday.

Schedule of Singapore festivals and entertainment events

It is most convenient to present the schedule of holidays and festivals in the form of a table broken down by months.

date	Description of the event
January March
January	is a traditional Indian harvest festival.
End of January	- Fair of fine arts.
January February	- a colorful Hindu festival.
February	- Ceremony in the framework of the Chinese New Year.
February March	is the main festival of Chinese culture of the year.
End of February	- a multicultural street procession in the framework of the Chinese New Year.
April June
April	– The best way eat all kinds of street food.
April	- a gastronomic parade of gourmet cuisine.
April May	- fashion show on the main shopping street.
May	- a feast of taste for all gourmets.
May	- the main Asian Fashion Week.
May June	- the main Buddhist holiday: the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
May-July	- the time of incredible discounts in all stores of the country.
June July	- races on old rowing boats.
June July	– Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, the end of the month of Ramadan.
June-September	- theater and cinema in all manifestations.
July - September
July	- the main annual feast for gourmets.
July August	- Zhong Yuan Ze, the Chinese equivalent of Halloween.
August	- street performances under the cover of night.
August 9	- a colorful holiday in honor of the formation of the state.
September	- Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, the end of the Hajj.
September	- stage of the World Championship in Formula 1 racing.
September