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See & Do

Things to do & Places to see in Singapore

Chinese Culture

 

Religion & Culture

Most Chinese are Buddhists, with a smaller number Taoists and Christians. The Chinese culture in Singapore blends the cultural practices of the southern Chinese, local ethnicities and western influences. 

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Festivals

One of the major highlights in the Singapore calendar, Chinese New Year, features the colourful Chingay Parade, River Hongbao and Chinatown Chinese New Year celebrations. Another noteworthy festival is the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Arts

Watch a Chinese opera street performance, a colourful mix of dialogue, music, as well as song and dance. Be captivated by the lion dance, a spectacular, acrobatic dance usually performed during Chinese festivals.

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Food

Sample dishes from the different parts of China – enjoy Cantonese dim sum, spicy dishes from Szechuan and the flavourful chicken rice with roots from the Hainan province. 

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Shopping

Whether you’re looking for Asian antiques, stylish homeware or Chinese souvenirs, you’re sure to find it in Chinatown. And to see Singapore retailing circa the 1960s, visit People’s Park Complex.

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