Title: Chinese New Year Traditions in Singapore

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STATEMENT: Singapore is one of the places where Chinese New Year is being celebrated with many interesting traditions and events that make an extraordinary atmosphere for everyone who are there.

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Probably the most important tradition that has survived until today in many parts of Asia and whole world is the celebration of Chinese New Year. This festivity is being celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar and it is also known as the Spring Festival. This is a great occasion for families to gather for the annual reunion dinner and it is also traditional for every family to thoroughly cleanse the house, in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for good incoming luck. Homes are being decorated in red couplets, firecrackers are lightened and money is also given in red envelopes. Chinese New Year is being celebrated in countries and territories with significant Chinese populations, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Philippines, and also in Chinatowns elsewhere.

Singapore is one of the places where Chinese New Year is being celebrated with special attention, streets of the city come alive with the sounds of traditional music, the sights of hanging red lanterns and the tantalizing smells wafting from the many night stalls set-up all throughout Singapore. There is a tradition of organizing feasts during the time of New Year, in which all friends and members of the family are invited to be a part of the mutual celebration. Significant amount of importance is given to a belief that one should look forward to give a new and positive start with the initiation of New Year, and that will lead to wealth, prosperity, peace, and healthiness in the coming time. Many different events are also organized on streets including carnival-like street parades with dazzling floats, thrilling spectacles like fire-eaters, magicians and sizzling dance acts and many more. Staying in Singapore during the celebration of Chinese New Year will be a unique experience that will give you beautiful memories to remember.

Meta Description: Phenomenal atmosphere in Singapore for Chinese New Year Celebration.

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