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Tag Archives: Chinese New Year
#18. Simple Joys: A Dragon Dance
Just when I was thinking my life is so humdrum, I heard a cacophony of cymbals and drums and headed towards it. I felt so uplifted and blessed to be perfectly on time for a dragon dance. And in my … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, dragon dance, joy, Life, photography, pink dragon, simple joys, travel
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The Goat Year & Hinamatsuri at Liang Court
I think my favourite place where I experience the Goat Year festivities is Liang Court. I just think they do things so well and I guess I am a Japanophile? Hinamatsuri is Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day and is celebrated each … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, fruit, Goat Year, Hinamatsuri, japanese, Liang Court, Meidi-ya, Singapore, supermarket
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CNY2015: Chinese New Year Atmosphere at Great World City
Again, lovely decorations. Saw people in a frenzy – a woman with her facial mask still on, rushing to get last minute new year stuff. Had a meal at Crystal Jade La Mian (not so fantastic – perhaps the better … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Great World City, Krispy Kreme, mall, Singapore
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CNY2015: Toa Payoh HDB Hub
A festive atmosphere at one of the oldest estates.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, decorations, Singapore, Toa Payoh
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CNY2015: 313 Somerset
Classy decorations at Somerset 313. Found the draping of the long red cloth rather elegant.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, decorations, mall, Singapore, Somerset 313
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CNY2015: Parkway Parade
Interesting window displays and a creative take on the word for goat (which really looks like a goat as Chinese is a pictographic language). The promotional poster at Parkway Parade looked interesting too.
CNY2015: Lucky Bamboo at Ikea
The plants at Ikea are pretty attractive especially what they have brought in for Chinese New Year.
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Tagged bamboo, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, decorations, ikea, plants, pussy willow
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CNY2015: Paragon
Saw some of the prettiest decorations and Chinese themed art sold here. Couldn’t help admiring the antique looking horse and the blue ox.
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Tagged Art, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, mall, Orchard Road, Paragon
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CNY2015: VIvoCity Bazaar
If you want the festive feel, but want to avoid the heat and really crazy crowds at Chinatown, the VivoCity bazaar might be a good option. Some cute goat themed stuff to be found too.
CNY2015: Firecrackers at Pan Pacific Hotel
I found the decorations at Pan Pacific Hotel very pretty and the photo I took doesn’t do it justice.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, decorations, hotel, Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore
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CNY2015: Coffeebean Orange Cheesecake
The special orange cheesecake at Coffeebean was very good and I’m not even a fan of cheesecake (prefer butter cakes with icing or the kind of Sara Lee type chocolate fudge cake you can only find in the US).
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, orange cheesecake, Singapore
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CNY2015: Bikini Clad Goat Herder at Plaza Singapura?
The Marks & Spenser window display makes you turn your head so it’s pretty effective marketing.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, mall, Plaza Singapura, Singapore
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Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015
Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading
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Tagged bazaar, Celebration, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, Malls, Singapore, street, what to do
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CNY2015: Bazaar & Goats at Takashimaya (Ngee Ann City)
I refer to Ngee Ann City as Takashimaya although the department store is only part of it. Just for ease of reference. You can truly feel the Chinese New Year buzz here with their yearly bazaar at the basement atrium. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, daily photos, Ngee Ann City, Singapore, Takashimaya, window displays, Year of the Goat
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CNY2015: Wisma Atria
If you want to feel the festive cheer walk through Wisma Atria. Snapped at some of the more interesting window displays we saw at Wisma.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, decorations, mall, Singapore, Wisma Atria, Year of the Goat
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Chinese New Year Goodies at Ang Mo Kio Hub’s NTUC
Among all these the one that tempts me the most are the pineapple tarts by Glory, although I think my aunt makes far superior melt in your mouth tarts.
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Tagged Ang Mo Kio Hub, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, glory, goodies, pineapple tarts, Singapore
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CNY 2015: Cartoon Like Sheep at Star Vista
It’s the year of the goat sheep or ram, but it seems like most stores prefer the cute cuddly sheep. I thought the decorations at Star Vista were rather unique and charming. Toy soldiers at Christmas have been changed into … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese New Year, CNY2015, mall, Singapore, Star Vista, year of the sheep
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Walking Through the Bazaar at Chinatown
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, walking through the Chinatown bazaar pre Chinese New Year is a rather fun activity. Spotted more goat themed decorations.
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Tagged bazaar, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Singapore, travel
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CNY2015: Another Visit to Chinatown
Wanted to see if more decorations were up so we headed to Chinatown. This time there were lucky coins in the air and the best view was from the overhead bridge. I also loved how the traditional lanterns strung up … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinatown, Chinese New Year, CNY2015, Daily Photo, Singapore, Year of the Goat
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Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year
The most creative window display for the year of the goat so far. Loved the display at Marks and Spensers at Vivo City.
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Tagged Chinese New Year, Daily Photo, mall, Marks & Spensers, Singapore, Window Display, Year of the Goat
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Sights at Singapore’s Chinatown
It’s nice to walk around Chinatown especially before the Chinese New Year period.
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Chinese New Year 2015: Giant Supermarket at Paya Lebar Square
First sightings of supermarkets stocking up for Chinese New Year. I’m always attracted to the intricate red paper cuttings.
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Tagged 2015, Chinese New Year, Giant, Singapore, supermarket, Year of the Goat
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