Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore
Have you
visit or experience Hari Raya Light Up in Singapore before? Do you know that
there are more than 900,000 LED light bulbs from Sims Avenue to Changi Road
plus more than 1000 stalls at the Ramadan Bazaar. Well, this is my first time
experiencing the annual Hari Raya LightUp 2017 and also visiting Geylang
Serai Bazar, the largest Ramadan Bazaar in Singapore. It’s shopping fiesta
under the extravaganza visual lighting. Let’s check what we did during our escape
to the Lion City recently.
Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore Deepening the Kampung Spirit |
As you
can see, the visual feast of larger-than-life light installations along the road
modeled some of the traditional Malay heritage icons such as the traditional kampong
house the Malay home of yesteryear.
At Gelang Serai for Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore |
A 4.4-metre tall wau (Kelantanese kite) and complemented
by leaf motifs designed like songket, a traditional Malay fabric made of
hand-woven patterns. This year the Hari Raya Light Up theme is “Deepening the
Kampung Spirit”.
A 4.4-metre tall wau (Kelantanese kite) |
There is
also a 12-metre wide kelong or offshore platform made of wood and sampan or
fishing boat at the main stage area for weekly performances and movie
screenings. At the same time, check out the history of Hari Raya and Geylang
Serai at the temporary exhibition that feature a housing that mimics the weaves
of a ketupat (rice dumpling).
Hari Raya Light Up 2017 themed Deepening the Kampung Spirit |
Hari Raya Light Up 2017
Date: 20th
May to 7th July, 2017
Sunday
to Thursday from 7pm to 12midnight
Friday
and Saturday from 7pm to 2am
Eve of
Hari Raya Puasa on 24th Jun from 7pm to 6am
The evening is getting more |
If you
are in Singapore during this period of time and would like to explore the local
Malay culture, I would recommend you to head over to Gelang Serai in the event
for their Hari Raya Light Up.
Plus this event only happens for a limited time only so do
take this opportunity to experience the night scene with dazzling lights display
and also the new larger-than-life Malay cultural installations. You can
find many interesting food, products, clothes, festive essentials and cookies
at the bazaar too.
Geylang Serai Bazaar, the largest Ramadan Bazaar in Singapore |
Next we are going share our experience and photos about our food hunt and stuff at the ever-popular
Geylang Serai Bazaar, the largest Bazaar Ramadan in Singapore. There you can find many interesting food, stuff and also people. So do keep an
eye for our next post coming up soon...
For more
information about Hari Raya Light Up 2017 in Singapore and its fringe
activities, please visit Our Kampung Spirit Facebook
I come here every year and love it! Hope you loved the food here too 😊
ReplyDeletebtw... Nice Post.. and you are very beautiful I guess....
ReplyDeleteNgaww Kels so pretty :) Also love the sights in Singapore, they really go all out during festivities
ReplyDeleteThis must be a wonderful event to experience! I hope I could attend this event in the future too.
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful, never been to Singapore until today. Singapore is one of my to-go-list... Will save and visit next year but during Christmas =)
ReplyDeletewow!! this is so niceee!!!
ReplyDeleteSingapore too have a grand Raya Celebration. Look happening there.
ReplyDeletenice lighting! great that they are having something similar like Christmas. it really does look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI never thought that'd be lighting up in Singapore for Hari Raya. Only associated it with Christmas, that Singapore is so famous for. It's so unexpectedly beautiful. Wished I was there!
ReplyDeleteI always loved Singapore's festive decoration! They put so much efford into it!
ReplyDeleteNever knew there was a light up of Raya also...oh my. How exciting.. need to check it out.
ReplyDeleteI wish I can visit Singapore again ^^ such a beautiful country :)
ReplyDeleteLove, Borneo Girl
Nice Raya decoration Singapore had. Will plan my trip there during Raya.
ReplyDeleteSingapore has one of the best deco for festive. nice work!
ReplyDeleteI still never been there yet! Looks like really nice & creative deco for the festival!
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