To keep the tradition of Mid-Autumn Festival alive and to bring cheer to Singaporeans as we adjust to life in the new normal, we will be celebrating Mid- Autumn with a mix of onsite and online offerings from 18 September to 4 October.
If you’d like to visit the Gardens for the lantern displays, please be assured that we have put in place the necessary safety measures to take care of your well-being. If you’re unable to visit us, do join in the festivities online with our suite of virtual programmes, which will be launching on this page on 18 Sep!
Highlights:
Apricot Grove
- Golden Garden
The Apricot Grove, which features apricot flowers at various stages of blooming, enhanced with gobo lighting effect to simulate falling flower petals, is inspired by the Chinese fable of Dong Feng “董奉”, who is a skilled and generous medical practitioner from the Three Kingdoms period ”三国时代”.
Royal Family's Walk
- Supertree Grove
The Royal Family’s Walk was first displayed at the Seoul Lantern Festival last year. Made of Hanji, a Korean traditional paper formed using the bark of the mulberry tree, it shows the royal procession of the king and queen in the early Joseon Dynasty, which is a common affair in the royal palace.
Illuminations of Joy
- Supertree Grove
A lantern installation featuring brightly coloured, animal-shaped designs inspired by traditional cellophane lanterns of yesteryear. Showcasing 400 hand-coloured lanterns by 600 participants, this mesmerising display celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival as well as the creativity of the participating community groups.
Colonnade of Lights
- The Colonnade (Supertree Grove)
The Colonnade of Lights is a vibrant showcase of some 1,500 beautiful paper lanterns painted by the community as well as Gardens by the Bay's senior workers. Take a stroll along the Colonnade and in the Flower Dome as you admire these colourful lanterns designed and hand-painted by people from various walks of life.
Water Song
- Near ‘Planet’ Sculpture
Inspired by the famous poem 《水调歌头·明月几时有》, this set features five framed scenes, expressing the poet Su Shi’s (苏轼) deep longing for his family as he contemplates the beauty of the moon during Mid-Autumn.
Prosperity Rats
- Near Bayfront Plaza
Ten rat lanterns painted by the community and displayed during this year’s Chinese New Year make a return this Mid-Autumn Festival to join in the celebrations.
Programmes:
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Performances
Enjoy a melodic evening of familiar tunes by award-winning flutist and composer, Rit Xu, as he performs using the Chinese vertical flute (箫) and the Western concert flute, against the backdrop of Water Song.
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a Chinese dance duet by Li Ruimin and Zheng Long, who have co-choreographed works and performed on international stages.
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Snowskin Mooncake Demonstration
Put on your aprons and have fun learning the basics of making a snow skin mooncake.
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DIY Good-Luck Knot
Chinese knots come in various forms and shapes, and represent good luck and prosperity. Make a simple Good-Luck Knot today and present it as a festive gift to your family or friend.
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Origami Lotus
Learn to make an origami lotus flower and use it to decorate your home this Mid-Autumn.
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Make Your Own Chinese Pavilion
Download a step-by-step guide to make your own Chinese Pavilion craft at home.
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Coloring: Apricor Grove
Express your creativity by colouring and creating your own version of the Apricot Grove!
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Write Your Own Haiku
Be inspired by our lantern sets and create your very own haiku!
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Lantern Quiz
Put your wit to test and participate in the lantern quiz to stand a chance to win prizes.
Image Credit: Gardens By The Bay
Age
0+
Price
Free
Telephone number
+65 6420 6848
Links
Address
Singapore18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 01895