CNY Fair @ Ang Mo Kio Central Start from 14 Jan till 16 Feb 2026 1月18日

Описание: The Chinese New Year (CNY) Fair in Singapore is a lively annual celebration that takes place in the weeks leading up to Lunar New Year, transforming parts of the island—especially Chinatown—into a festive marketplace full of colour, sound, and tradition.

🌸 What is the Chinese New Year Fair?

The CNY Fair is a temporary festive market where stalls sell New Year goods, decorations, food, and gifts. It’s both a shopping event and a cultural experience, attracting locals and tourists alike.

📍 Main Locations
🏮 Chinatown Chinese New Year Fair (Most Famous)

Usually held along Pagoda Street, Smith Street, Sago Street, and Temple Street

Runs for about 2–3 weeks before CNY

The busiest days are just before CNY Eve, often packed late into the night

Other festive events during the season include:

River Hongbao (large-scale festival with lanterns, stage shows, and fireworks)

Chingay Parade (Singapore’s largest street parade, held after CNY)

🛍️ What You’ll Find at the Fair
🎊 Festive Decorations

Red lanterns 🏮

“福” (Fu – good fortune) decorations

Paper cuttings, couplets, zodiac ornaments

Artificial peach blossom and kumquat trees

🍊 New Year Essentials

Mandarin oranges (symbol of luck and prosperity)

Red packets (ang bao)

Incense and joss items for prayers

🍬 Snacks & Sweets

Love letters (kueh kapit)

Peanut cookies, pineapple tarts

Candied fruits and traditional sweets

🧧 Zodiac & Auspicious Items

Items related to the current zodiac animal

Gold-coloured ornaments symbolising wealth and success

🎶 Atmosphere & Experience

Loud festive music and CNY songs

Stallholders shouting promotions

Strong bargaining culture—especially late at night

A strong sense of kampong spirit, very nostalgic for many Singaporeans

🧧 Cultural Significance

The fair reflects core Chinese New Year values:

Renewal and fresh beginnings

Family reunion

Wishing for prosperity, health, and good luck

For many families, visiting the CNY Fair is a yearly tradition, just like spring cleaning and reunion dinner.

📸 Why Singapore’s CNY Fair is Special

Multicultural setting with locals of all backgrounds joining in

Mix of tradition and modern city life

Chinatown’s historic shophouses provide a beautiful backdrop—great for photos and videos

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