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Lantern Festival / Chap Goh Meh in Singapore

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The Lantern Festival, also known as Chap Goh Meh, marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. This festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month, symbolizing the first full moon of the lunar new year. It is a time for family reunions, lighting lanterns, and enjoying festive activities.

Table of Contents

  • Lantern Festival Dates
  • Celebrations and Traditions
    • Traditional Practices
  • Observing Lantern Festival in Singapore
  • Popular Questions About Lantern Festival
  • Is the Lantern Festival a public holiday in Singapore?
  • How do people celebrate the Lantern Festival in Singapore?
  • What is the significance of tangyuan during the Lantern Festival?
  • Why do people light lanterns during the Lantern Festival?
  • Celebrate the Lantern Festival in Singapore

Lantern Festival Dates

To help you plan for Lantern Festival celebrations, here are the upcoming dates for the next few years:

YearLunar DateGregorian DateDay
202415th day of 1st month24 FebruarySaturday
202515th day of 1st month12 FebruaryWednesday
202615th day of 1st month1 MarchSunday
202715th day of 1st month20 FebruarySaturday

Celebrations and Traditions

The Lantern Festival is celebrated with various traditions that include lighting lanterns, solving riddles, and eating special foods.

Traditional Practices

  1. Lighting Lanterns: People light and release lanterns into the sky or float them on water, symbolizing the hope for a bright future.
  2. Riddle Solving: Lanterns often have riddles attached to them, and solving these riddles is a popular activity during the festival.
  3. Tangyuan: Eating tangyuan, glutinous rice balls filled with sweet fillings, is a traditional practice symbolizing family unity and happiness.
  4. Lion and Dragon Dances: Performances of lion and dragon dances are common, adding to the festive atmosphere.

Observing Lantern Festival in Singapore

The Lantern Festival, or Chap Goh Meh, is widely celebrated in Singapore, especially in areas with significant Chinese populations. The festival is a time for family gatherings, cultural performances, and community activities that bring people together.

Popular Questions About Lantern Festival

Is the Lantern Festival a public holiday in Singapore?

No, the Lantern Festival is not a public holiday in Singapore. It is a cultural celebration observed by the Chinese community.

How do people celebrate the Lantern Festival in Singapore?

People celebrate the Lantern Festival by lighting lanterns, solving riddles, eating tangyuan, and participating in or watching lion and dragon dances. Community events and family gatherings are also common.

What is the significance of tangyuan during the Lantern Festival?

Tangyuan, glutinous rice balls filled with sweet fillings, symbolize family unity and happiness. Eating tangyuan is a traditional practice during the Lantern Festival, representing togetherness and harmony.

Why do people light lanterns during the Lantern Festival?

Lighting lanterns during the Lantern Festival symbolizes the hope for a bright future and the dispelling of darkness. It is a way to send wishes and prayers for prosperity and happiness.

Celebrate the Lantern Festival in Singapore

The Lantern Festival, or Chap Goh Meh, in Singapore is a vibrant and joyous celebration that marks the end of the Chinese New Year festivities. It is a time for family reunions, cultural traditions, and community activities that reflect the rich heritage of the Chinese community.

This festival is closely followed by other significant events such as the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival.

For more details and updates on Singapore’s public holidays and observances, bookmark our holiday calendars.

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