Tag Archives: CNY2015

CNY2015: Chinese New Year Atmosphere at Great World City

Posted on February 19, 2015 by bookjunkie

Again, lovely decorations. Saw people in a frenzy – a woman with her facial mask still on, rushing to get last minute new year stuff. Had a meal at Crystal Jade La Mian (not so fantastic – perhaps the better … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: River Hongbao at Night (17 – 28 February 2015)

Posted on February 17, 2015 by bookjunkie

About 27 degrees celcious at night and much better to see the decorations all lit up than in the sweltering heat of the day. River Hongbao 2015 is taking place on the floating platform at Marina Bay from 2pm to … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Toa Payoh HDB Hub

Posted on February 17, 2015 by bookjunkie

A festive atmosphere at one of the oldest estates.

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CNY2015: 313 Somerset

Posted on February 17, 2015 by bookjunkie

Classy decorations at Somerset 313. Found the draping of the long red cloth rather elegant.

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CNY2015: Parkway Parade

Posted on February 16, 2015 by bookjunkie

Interesting window displays and a creative take on the word for goat (which really looks like a goat as Chinese is a pictographic language). The promotional poster at Parkway Parade looked interesting too.

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CNY2015: Lucky Bamboo at Ikea

Posted on February 15, 2015 by bookjunkie

The plants at Ikea are pretty attractive especially what they have brought in for Chinese New Year.

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CNY2015: Windy But Extremely Hot in Chinatown

Posted on February 15, 2015 by bookjunkie

Braved the punishing heat in Chinatown to soak in more of the Goat Year festivities. Saw this pretty display of flowery goats in the bazaar amongst other things like vendors calling out for you to buy their candies or groundnuts. … Continue reading →

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CNY2015: Paragon

Posted on February 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

Saw some of the prettiest decorations and Chinese themed art sold here. Couldn’t help admiring the antique looking horse and the blue ox.

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CNY2015: VIvoCity Bazaar

Posted on February 14, 2015 by bookjunkie

If you want the festive feel, but want to avoid the heat and really crazy crowds at Chinatown, the VivoCity bazaar might be a good option. Some cute goat themed stuff to be found too.

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CNY2015: Firecrackers at Pan Pacific Hotel

Posted on February 2, 2015 by bookjunkie

I found the decorations at Pan Pacific Hotel very pretty and the photo I took doesn’t do it justice.

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