It's our 7th year blogging on our trip to River Hongbao since 2010 and we are looking forward to many more years to come. What motivated us to keep on coming back every year? Here are our top 10 picks.
#1 - Annual Family Tradition
Over the years. River Hongbao has become an iconic annual event which attracted huge crowd to join in the festive celebration.When I was younger, I had the opportunity to come here as part of the CNY celebration. I recalled how happy I was then and from then on, Hubby and I have been bringing our children to take a stroll at River Hongbao after our reunion dinner.
This year, River Hongbao turns 30. To celebrate this momentous milestone, the 9-day festivities include fun-filled extravaganza of lights, sights and sounds.
Since it is the Year of the Monkey, the lanterns at River Hongbao 2016 is filled with the theme of Monkey King. If you have always love the story of Journey to the West, you will love the lantern displays.
Giant Mural Wall
Family photo with the Giant Mural Wall. Can you find your favourite characters from Journey to the West?
The Compliant Gold-Banded Rod - See how the Monkey King retrieved his weapon (如意金箍棒) from the Eastern seas.
Did you spot Monkey King at the Heavenly Peach Banquet?
#3 - Performance and Festive Atmosphere
#4 - Wishing Well
#5 - Twelve Chinese Zodiac
Since we started visiting River Hongbao, taking pictures of the 12 Chinese Zodiac is not to be missed. It became part of our tradition and remains one of the main highlight at the annual event.
#6 - Key Exhibition
#7 - God of Fortune
The Fortune God remains one of the top favourite at every River Hongbao event and visitors love to take pictures with the God of Wealth. I recalled there were some years where the deity will disperse gold foil and many awaited to catch some of the gold foil using their hands and even umbrella.
In summary, we love coming to River Hongbao and will continue to do so every year! Admission is Free and it will be ongoing from now till 14th February 2016. Do not miss the fireworks and pyrotechnics show every nightly, 9pm. Wishing all a prosperous Year of the Monkey!
#1 - Annual Family Tradition
Over the years. River Hongbao has become an iconic annual event which attracted huge crowd to join in the festive celebration.When I was younger, I had the opportunity to come here as part of the CNY celebration. I recalled how happy I was then and from then on, Hubby and I have been bringing our children to take a stroll at River Hongbao after our reunion dinner.
This year, River Hongbao turns 30. To celebrate this momentous milestone, the 9-day festivities include fun-filled extravaganza of lights, sights and sounds.
#2 - Beautiful Lantern Display
Apart from the nightly stage shows, food street and game booths, the lanterns are the main attraction at The Float@Marina Bay. Every year, we get to see different showcase of lanterns made by the craftsman. This year, we welcome the Year of the Monkey. The main arch entrance looked like the celestial gate and the entrance walkway is filled with peach trees and monkeys.
Since it is the Year of the Monkey, the lanterns at River Hongbao 2016 is filled with the theme of Monkey King. If you have always love the story of Journey to the West, you will love the lantern displays.
Journey to the West
Giant Mural Wall
Family photo with the Giant Mural Wall. Can you find your favourite characters from Journey to the West?
The Compliant Gold-Banded Rod - See how the Monkey King retrieved his weapon (如意金箍棒) from the Eastern seas.
Did you spot Monkey King at the Heavenly Peach Banquet?
My favourite lantern at River Hongbao - the majestic Monkey King
#3 - Performance and Festive Atmosphere
Apart from Chinatown, being at River Hongbao during Chinese New Year brings out the festive mood. Cultural performances, food street, fireworks plus the crowd raise the spirit and cheer in us.
One of our favourite spot at the River Hongbao is the "Wishing Well". We saved our 5 cents coins and load it as our "bullets" to hit the bells for good luck. It is a fun activity for our family and the children are extremely determine to hit one of the bells.
#5 - Twelve Chinese Zodiac
Since we started visiting River Hongbao, taking pictures of the 12 Chinese Zodiac is not to be missed. It became part of our tradition and remains one of the main highlight at the annual event.
#6 - Key Exhibition
Every year, there will be key exhibits. Last year was a showcase of SG50. This year, we look at River Hongbao history. Way before River Hongbao has shifted to its current location - Marina Bay floating platform, it has been located at other parts of Marina Bay. Looking at the pictures and going back into history brought back a lot of fond and wonderful memories of my youth.
The Fortune God remains one of the top favourite at every River Hongbao event and visitors love to take pictures with the God of Wealth. I recalled there were some years where the deity will disperse gold foil and many awaited to catch some of the gold foil using their hands and even umbrella.
Taking photos with the God of Fortune is also on our agenda every year. :)
In summary, we love coming to River Hongbao and will continue to do so every year! Admission is Free and it will be ongoing from now till 14th February 2016. Do not miss the fireworks and pyrotechnics show every nightly, 9pm. Wishing all a prosperous Year of the Monkey!
River Hongbao 2016
Date: 6th Feb - 14 Feb 2016
Opening Hours: 2pm - 11pm
Address: The Float@Marina Bay, 20 Raffles Avenue. S039805
Free Admission
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