The Wan Qing Festival of Spring traces its roots back to age-old traditions celebrating the arrival of spring and the promise of new beginnings. Over time, it has evolved into a colourful spectacle featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary events, all aimed at promoting cultural appreciation and social bonding.
Organised by the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH), this annual event is a cherished tradition that ushers in the Chinese New Year with grandeur and enthusiasm.
The highlight of the festival is the majestic lawn installation, which also serves as a perfect backdrop for those memorable festival photos.
Titled Prosperity All Year LONG, this year’s lawn installation is a collaboration between SYSNMH and local toy designer and artist Ziqi. It features the designer’s popular character, Dino, reimagined and redesigned in a collaboration with Japanese artist Yasu (EBINEKOYA).
Dressed in auspicious colours of red and orange, the Mononoke Dinos are a modern interpretation of the mythical dragon and as with dragons, they symbolise success, strength, nobility, abundance and good luck. Moreover, the presence of twin dragons represents a “doubling” of opportunities and good fortune in the year ahead.
Beyond its visual appeal, the festival boasts a line-up of family-friendly offerings. Festival-goers can look forward to lion dance and Festive Dragon Lantern making workshop, Dragon’s Beard Candy Making Workshop, Parent-Child Mythical Creatures Bag Making Workshop, Children Lion Dance Workshop and more during the Wan Qing Festival Open House on 17 Feb and 18 Feb! More deets here.
