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Annex A: Mid-Autumn Festival Events
Please
refer to www.visitsingapore.com
for latest event updates
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Chinatown
Mid-Autumn Festival 2004
Date:
11 - 28 September
Location:
Chinatown covering New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, Pagoda
Street, Trengganu Street and Sago Street
Chinatown’s
Mid Autumn Festival 2004 is set to be bigger, brighter and louder
than previous years.
The
streets of Chinatown will be adorned with soaring dragons and
gigantic lanterns to create a uniquely festive atmosphere while
street stalls selling a dazzling array of festive novelties such as
mooncakes, pomelos and lanterns promise a fascinating experience for
everyone.
For
more information, please call (65) 6222 3597
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Singapore
River Moonlight Extravaganza
Date:
18 September – 28 September
Moonlight
Extravaganza gives the traditional festival an up-to-date and
international feel. Enjoy the taste of delectable moon-cakes with
wine and sake, be entertained by oriental and modern jazz
performances under the stars and remember these magical moonlight
moments.
For
more information, please call (65) 6293 3889 or email enquiry@dedynasty.com
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Chinese
Garden Lantern Fun-tasy
Date:
3 September - 3 October
Expressed
in the most artistic form of larger-than-life lanterns, the themes
of Magical Disney Stories and the Legend of Journey to the West (in
celebration of the Year of the Monkey) will delight and thrill
visitors of all ages.
For
more information and updates, please call (65) 6261 3632,
email
explore@juronggardens.com.sg
or log on to www.cjgardens.com.sg
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Albert
Mall Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations
Date: 18 - 26 September
Some
of the highlights include a bazaar at Albert Mall that opens daily
from 12 noon to 12 midnight, with push carts selling local delights
and street market fare. During this festive period, Albert Mall is
adorned with lights, lanterns and buntings.
FRINGE
ACTIVITIES
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10th
Ngee Ann City National Lion Dance Championships 2004
Date:
6 – 11 September
Time:
7.30pm
Venue:
Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza
For
more information and updates, please log on to www.ngeeanncity.com.sg
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Mid-Autumn
Festival at Takashimaya Square
Date:
9 to 28 September 2004
Venue:
Takashimaya Square, Basement 2 (Takashimaya Shopping Centre)
For
more information, please call (65) 6738 1111
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Special
Mid-Autumn Moonlight HiPPOtours
Date:
18 - 28 September
Daily
Tour: 6.30 pm to 10 pm
For
enquiries and bookings, please call (65) 6338 6877
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Lilies
on the River
Date:
18 September
Time:
11.30am – 9pm (floating of lilies commence at 12pm)
Venue:
Singapore River (UOB Plaza)
For
more information, please call (65) 6795 1008 or email nikki@viriya.org.sg
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Mid-Autumn
Celebration at the Asian Civilisations Museum
Date:
25 September
Venue:
Asian Civilisations Museum, Empress Place
For
more information, please call (65) 6332 3284 or email nhb_acm@nhb.gov.sg
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Mooncake
Making with a Difference
Date:
5 September
Venue:
Jalan Besar Community Centre (CC)
Register
online at www.pa.gov.sg or call
(65) 6298 6110 for reservation with payment made 7 days before
commencement of workshop.
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Toa
Payoh East Division’s Mid Autumn Festival Celebrations
Date:
5 September
Venue:
Jalan Besar Community Centre (CC)
For
more information, please visit www.tpscc.org.sg.
Source: Singapore
Tourism Board Media Release 6 Sep 2004
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