To welcome CNY, round up the family a month before and tidy-up. Take this opportunity to declutter and spruce up the interiors to usher in the New Year. Spring cleaning is believed to bring good luck for the New Year by getting rid of the old and welcoming the new. Dress it up with festive CNY ornaments to create a celebratory mood.

Visit the River Hongbao

Immerse in a variety of entertaining and fun activities that are rich in Chinese culture amidst the festive atmosphere. Imagine a fairyland of lights and decorations, a food street with festive bites, cooking demonstrations, souvenirs and handicraft stores, all hyped up with crowd-pulling street performances against the spectacular Marina Bayfront backdrop.

CNY gives us the excuse to shop and indulge in retail therapy without feeling the guilt. Stock up on new clothes, preferably red or brightly coloured ones, to wear during the festival. New clothes signify a new beginning but avoid black if you are visiting your grandparents because the older generation associate that colour with bad luck.

Soak in the CNY spirit at Chinatown

Make a trip down to Chinatown two weeks before the actual day, where the whole area will be lined with shops selling festive goodies and decorations. The street light-ups, stage performances and night market are highlights to look out for on the eve of CNY. So, make a trip there to soak in the festive atmosphere after your reunion dinner. But be prepared to jostle with the bustling crowd!

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