SINGAPORE, January 05, 2012 (Press-News.org) Singapore will become a busy hub of cultural activities in January when the Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2012 take place in the city.
Beginning on January 1st and running until February 12th, Singapore's Chinatown area will be adorned with colourful lights and decorations to mark the start of the year of the dragon on January 23rd.
Visitors can expect a wide variety of events to take place during the festival, commencing on January 1st with a fireworks show attended by prime minister Lee Hsien Loong.
Further highlights include a countdown party on the night of January 22nd and a celebration of Yuan Xiao Jie - the Chinese equivalent of Valentine's Day - on February 5th.
Meanwhile, nightly stage shows will be taking place throughout, while festive street stalls and carnival attractions will be available for all to enjoy.
The aim of the event is to strengthen the cultural identity of the area and enliven Chinatown, while helping locals and visitors alike to better understand and appreciate traditional Chinese customs.
Chinese new year revellers can find a wide selection of Singapore hotels at AsiaRooms.com, such as the Fragrance Hotel.
Find out more about the festivities at http://chinatownfestivals.sg/.
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Singapore will play host to a varied programme of events marking the year of the dragon during January and February's Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2012.
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