Mid-Autumn Festival

The 15th day of the eighth lunar month marks the day when the full moon shines brightly and my families will gather under the moonlit sky to savour mooncakes (traditional food of this festival), pomelos and pots of Chinese tea. Mooncakes come in a variety of sweet and savoury fillings.

Singapore National Day Parade

The spectacular show segment follows the traditional parade and ceremony, and lasts normally for 45 minutes. Following the theme of the parade that year, the Show will feature three main Acts that culminates in a Grand Finale, that will usually feature the theme song of that year’s parade, followed by the much anticipated fireworks display. The entire parade will end in a chorus of voices singing familiar National Day Songs, mass pledge taking and the singing of the National Anthem.

I have perform in National Day Parade when i was in Primary 4. Even it is tiring , i felt happy and it left a very deep impresion for me. In line with 2007’s NDP theme “City of Possibilities” — was broken up into five segments: “Sea”, “Earth”, “Sky”, “People” and “Fire”. I performed in the sea segments and my sea creature is Starfish. The elements are a representation of Singapore’s past, growth, technological advancement, dreams and passion. The wet touch was the main highlight during the “Sea” segments of the show. The “People” segment, paid tribute to Singapore pioneers; and “Fire” was the element that lighted up the grand finale. The fireworks display, lasting slightly over three minutes, was synchronised to a specially composed piece of music and integrated with water effects, flames, lasers and lights. Fireworks also launched from UOB Plaza, Republic Plaza and Capital Tower.

Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year

The date of the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) is determined by the lunar calendar and it often falls in either January or February each year. To prepare for the arrival of this day, Chinatown is usually filled with stores selling New Year gifts, decorations and gift hampers.
Being a major event on the Chinese calendar, the Chinese residents celebrate this occasion in stylish red or gold colours. Spring cleaning for this festive season is essential to most Chinese and it is a common sight to see red pieces of paper with Chinese calligraphy bearing good wishes placed onto doors and walls. Lasting for 15 days, the eve and first two days are public holidays in Singapore. The distribution of Hong Bao (red packets containing money) by parents and relatives to unmarried children is a common practice during this festive season.