Little Little Wonders Around You.....: Chinese New Year Celebrations 2104

I have had a fair share of CNY celebrations this year.This year we were lucky enough to catch up the lighting in China Town, went to River Hangbao,Chingay parade ,attended CNY Reception @Istana. There was CNY celebrations in our neighborhood too and we went for that too.This year I made Arshi pose for CNY here in my house too.

China Town Lightup:

What is CNY without visit to China Town.As this year is that of horse year, there were many galloping horses in the light up. I.I loved this year's edition very much.

galloping horses

golden coins all around

Chinese Festival of Arts @ Esplanade:

As we were walking past River hangboa, we spotted some youngsters playing traditional Chinese instruments in the outdoor theater of Esplanade.

River Hangboa 2014:

This is an annual event alongside Marian Bay.As usual, there were many floats with different colors.It was very hard for a person like me to capture all the moments there.As usual there were many information about CNY and the 12 different animals and their Zodiac sign.

A family picture after a long time

at top Float

Chingay parade:

It is an annual event and in fact it is Asia's grandest street parade.It is organised a s part of CNY celebrations .Though meant to be a CNY event, they have performances from different culturesaround the world.Crackers are burnt here.It is always filled with colours, colours and more colours.I loved this year's theme-colours of fabric-one people.There were pre- preparations for this year's edition long back in the heartlands and I am glad even we played a small part in it.Batik painting were done by many residents of Singapore at various CCs and events throughout the year and they were consolidated to form a giant batik art.I loved the knit with one heart too where many residents knitted .Even Arshi knitted a small fabric.We were lucky enough to see the art work go live before our eyes in Chingay. Another thing that needs mention is the giant puppets which were operated by not 1 but 3 person altogether.

Chingay @ Heartlands:

Every year Chingay comes to some selected heartlands.I went to Siemei to have a look at that.

magic show @ streets

love this setup

CNY in my neighbourhood:

There were CNY celebration in my neighborhoods too.We watched Tampines West CC's light-up ceremony for CNY.We enjoyed that evening watching many traditional Chinese performances.

carnival game booths for kids

pink and pink

in the jumper

my hangboa lantern

A Chinese performance

with God of Fortune

outside Tampines West CC

Our own Lightup

nice right?

CNY Reception@ Istana:

I had already mentioned that I am a grassroots leader and this year I was invited to Istana(president's house) for the Prime Minister's CNY Reception.It was one of my memorable evening.