Singapore

 Celebrate the Year of the Snake

With colourful lanterns and celebratory decorations, such as life-sized statues and crimson firecrackers, lining the streets, Singapore’s Chinatown enclave becomes a visual spectacle during the Chinese New Year from 29 to 30 January this year. The Year of the Snake in the Lunar Zodiac Calendar represents significant transformation, new beginnings and personal development. The snake’s skin-shedding represents the process of letting go of the past in order to embrace the future. By 2025, this symbolism encourages people to let go of their past limitations and embark on a path of self-improvement.

Chinese New Year is a time for introspection, welcoming good fortune and reconnecting with family and loved ones for those who celebrate. People who celebrate this auspicious time often follow customs like visiting family members, adorning the house with red and other auspicious colors and giving young children hong paos, which are red paper packets filled with money.