Singapore hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year that highlight its multicultural heritage. Discover the events and festivals listed below to fully experience the unique charm of this vibrant nation:

Luna New Year

Celebrated with vibrant lion dances, street festivities, and family reunions, this is one of the most significant festivals in the Chinese community.

National Day

Celebrated on August 9, this event features a grand parade, fireworks, and various activities reflecting Singapore’s national pride.

Thaipusam

A Hindu festival where devotees perform acts of penance and devotion, often featuring colorful processions and intricate body piercings.

Hari Raya Puasa

Marking the end of Ramadan, this festival features prayers, feasting, and open houses, where friends and family visit each other to celebrate.

Vesak Day

Vesak Day honors the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, marked by prayer services and candlelight processions. Devotees often release caged birds or fish to symbolize liberation.

Dragon Boat Festival

Known as Duanwu Jie, this festival features exciting dragon boat races along the Singapore River. Participants enjoy zongzi, sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves, celebrating Chinese heritage and community spirit.

Pongal

This Tamil harvest festival honors the sun god and celebrates agricultural bounty with a dish called Pongal, made from newly harvested rice, milk, and jaggery. Traditional music, dance, and colorful kolam (rice flour drawings) highlight the community's gratitude for the harvest.