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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Visitors watching the fireworks display at the River Hongbao 2018 opening ceremony.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Feb 14, 2018, 10:46 pm SGT
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