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Chinese New Year in Singapore 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by bookjunkie

Decided to put all my Chinese New Year, year of the goat posts in one post starting with the oldest one: The Goats are Out in Chinatown Happy Goat Buns at BreadTalk Creative Goat Display for Chinese New Year Another … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2015: The Goats are Out in Chinatown

Posted on January 11, 2015 by bookjunkie

First sighting of goats in Chinatown for the New Year. There were sheep too as it’s the year of the goat, sheep or ram. Spotted them pow packets and in the form of plush toys and decorations. Even saw alpacas among … Continue reading →

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Chijmes Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2014 by bookjunkie

Very simple and tasteful decorations outside Chijmes. Snapped a quick shot as we were driving by on a drizzly afternoon.

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Orchard Road Christmas Night Scene

Posted on December 21, 2014 by bookjunkie

Among all the Christmas decorations I’ve seen so far, the most impressive is outside ION at night. Although this was taken about a week ago, it already felt like the whole world was in Orchard road taking in the sights … Continue reading →

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CNY 2013: Chinese New Year Festivities at People’s Park Complex

Posted on January 13, 2013 by bookjunkie

In Chinatown I like the immediate area around People’s Park Complex. Outside the complex there is authentic street food from China. I love the spicy buns. They are like chinese burgers – so delicious. But you have to be prepared … Continue reading →

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Walked from Tanglin Mall to Wheelock Place

Posted on January 6, 2013 by bookjunkie

Got a chance to see the Christmas street lights before they are taken down and replaced with Chinese New Year decorations. Felt better after the walk. Dinner left us feeling terribly bloated as we over ordered as usual.

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Who Puts Up Those Festive Street Decorations?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by bookjunkie

On the last day at 2012, we saw the decorations being put up at Chinatown and this week more of it seems to be up. I wonder if the same contractor does all the various festive decorations. That would be … Continue reading →

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Deepavali Lights at Night

Posted on November 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

My mum wanted to drive through Little India to see the Deepavali Lights at night.  We got into a jam but it was worth it. Love our street light ups and I can’t wait to see the Christmas night lights … Continue reading →

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Deepavali Decorations at Little India 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 by bookjunkie

Both my mum and I found the swans the most captivating. They were so fairy tale like. I’m really looking forward to the buzz closer to Deepavali but for now we enjoyed the street decorations. Would be a lot better … Continue reading →

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Giant Grapes at Chinatown (Mid Autumn Festival 2012)

Posted on September 17, 2012 by bookjunkie

We were both thrilled to spot the huge grapes at Chinatown and as we drove through, rows and rows of pastel paper lanterns. I refer to this festive period as the lantern or mooncake festival but it’s officially known as … Continue reading →

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