EVENTS
& FESTIVALS IN SINGAPORE
Month: May
Vesaka Day
The holy Buddhist festival that
falls on the full moon day of the 5th month, held in
commemoration of Lord Buddha on His Birth, Enlightenment, and
Death (with the journey to Nirvana) that all fell on that
particular full moon day.
The sutras are chanted since
the early morning by monks in saffron clad, and Buddhist
devotees. Subsequently, imprisoned animals such as birds,
turtles, or eels are set free to nature. Besides, there are some
money and gifts distributed to the poor by the Buddhists. The
celebration includes marching on the streets which are
brightened by candlelight and the observers are also welcome to
attend the ceremony at Buddhist temples.
Festivals & Events in
Singapore
In January - Thaipusam
In February - Chinese
New Year (depending upon Lunar calendar and may fall in
January or March), Hari
Raya Haji, Chingay, and River
Hong Bao.
In March - Good
Friday Easter
In April - Qing
Ming Festival
In May - Vesaka
Day
In June - Dragon
Boat Races Festival.
In July - Null
In August - National
Day and Festival of the
Hungry Ghost
In September - Moon
Cake and Lantern Festival
In October - Festival
of the Nine Emperor Gods, Navarathiri
and Thimithi
In November - Deepavali
(Festival of Light)
In December - Hari
Raya Puasa, Christmas
and New Year
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