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In Pictures: The River Hongbao 2018 opening ceremony
Some 100,000 people flocked to The Float @ Marina Bay to catch the sights and performances at the opening ceremony of the River Hongbao 2018 on Wednesday (Feb 14) evening.
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Feb 14, 2018, 11:05 PM
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Feb 14, 2018, 10:46 PM
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An 18m-tall statue of the God of Fortune is seen looking out over the Marina Bay skyline, during the opening ceremony of the River Hongbao 2018.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Visitors gathering to take pictures of the lanterns at the River Hongbao 2018. This is the 32nd edition of the annual event.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean (in purple), who was the guest-of-honour, launching the River Hongbao on Feb 14, 2018.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Dancers from the National Taiwan University of Physical Education and Sport Dance Department performing at the opening ceremony.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Members of the Anhui Chuzhou Performing Arts Group dancing on stage during the opening of this years River Hongbao extravaganza.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Visitors walking through the entrance of River Hongbao 2018. The event runs from Feb 14 to 24.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Lanterns representing animals from the Chinese zodiac on display at the River Hongbao.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
A visitor examining the "My Home, My New Year" indoor exhibit at the River Hongbao. The display, the first indoor one, features full-sized displays of a kampung house, an old Housing Board flat and a modern home dining area as it traces the changing experience of a fictitious character "Chun Sheng" across several Chinese New Years.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Visitors trying to catch pieces of golden confetti at the God of Fortune shower during the opening ceremony of the River Hongbao 2018.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Visitors watching the fireworks display at the River Hongbao 2018 opening ceremony.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Visitors watching the fireworks display at the River Hongbao 2018 opening ceremony.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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