In Pictures: Chinese New Year celebrations in Singapore

After three years of pandemic disruptions, Chinese New Year celebrations are back with swelling crowds. The Straits Times photographers bring you the highlights from the festivities.

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January 24, 2023 at 10:26 AM

Fireworks during the River Hongbao 2023 at Gardens by the Bay on Jan 20, 2023. ST PHOTO: JASON QUAH

Shoppers looking at 2023 Spring Festival Year Of The Rabbit shopping for stuff toys in Chinatown on Dec 26, 2022. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

Chinese New Year celebrations at Chinatown on the eve of the New Year on Jan 21, 2023. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

People on the street of Chinatown for Chinese New Year celebrations on the eve of the New Year on 21 January 2023. ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Chinese New Year decorations along Seletar Green Ave put up by residents at the private housing estate in Yio Chu Kang in four days on Jan 18, 2023.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Visitors walking by the Welcome Arch lantern at River Hongbao 2023 located in Gardens By The Bay on Jan 21, 2023.
ST PHOTO: SYAMIL SAPARI

Visitors walking by the Welcome Arch lantern at River Hongbao 2023 located in Gardens By The Bay on Jan 21, 2023. ST PHOTO: SYAMIL SAPARI

Children using umbrellas to shelter themselves at the Istana Open House, Jan 23, 2023. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

President Halimah Yacob engaging with NAFA School of Young Talents performers at the Istana Open House on Jan 23, 2023. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Visitors walking by the Welcome Arch lantern at River Hongbao 2023 located in Gardens By The Bay on Jan 21, 2023. ST PHOTO: SYAMIL SAPARI

Visitors at the Istana Open House on Jan 23, 2023. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

Visitors watching a performance at the Istana Open House on Jan 23, 2023. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

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