Singapore Chinatown all set to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival

Singapore Chinatown’s highly anticipated Mid-Autumn Festival began lighting up the streets on 30 August and the fun continues until 2nd October.

Taking place in the heart of Chinatown, the festival features a dazzling street light-up alongside a string of exciting activities, including the latest addition of Lantern Riddles in an interactive and engaging digital format. 

The vibrant celebrations aim to foster unity amongst Singaporean families and international visitors, while celebrating Singapore’s rich multiculturalism and Chinese traditions. As visitors and families walk through the lantern-filled streets, they are reminded of the timeless joy and unity that the festival brings, uniting the past, present, and future.

A multi-generational celebration

This year’s celebration focuses on the theme Celebrating Mid-Autumn Across Generations, highlighting the evolution of festive customs from the past to the present. 

Nestled in the heart of Chinatown is its centrepiece: a magnificent eight-metre high lantern that captures the essence of familial bonds and festive tradition, serving as a poignant reminder to encourage everyone to spend time with family. 

The towering centrepiece depicts three generations of a family gathering under the moonlight and lanterns to share the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival over the years. These stories come to life through the three segments, each depicting a distinct era of celebration.

Josephine Teo, adviser to Jalan Besar GRC GROs, said of the display: “This year, as we light up the streets of Chinatown, we also celebrate the unique way of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival across generations. This festival is not just a celebration within the Chinese community, but also a celebration of our rich multiculturalism embraced by all races in Singapore.”