Dressed-up trains and buses bring Hari Raya cheer

SINGAPORE - From Monday to May 21, commuters will be greeted by vibrant hues and floral batik patterns plastering the

interiors of some trains,

buses and MRT stations.

These Hari Raya-themed trains and buses are a collaboration between the Land Transport Authority and public transport operators SBS Transit and SMRT, and the Geylang Serai Constituency Office.

There are five such decorated trains across all six rail lines and five buses on services 7, 12, 28, 70 and 960.

These bus services ply through areas such as the Geylang Serai vicinity and the heartland, including Boon Lay, Woodlands, Clementi, Tampines and Toa Payoh.

The theme of this year’s decorations underscores the importance of spending quality time with family and friends and preserving culture and traditions.

The decorations also feature traditions of the festival such as children receiving green packets, as well as festive greetings.

Commuters can also enjoy similar visual elements on the walls of some train stations such as Punggol station and Paya Lebar station, which is located near the Geylang Serai bazaar. The Yishun Integrated Transport Hub will also be decorated.

South East District Mayor Fahmi Aliman, who launched the Hari Raya-themed trains, buses and stations, said they allow commuters to soak in the atmosphere of Hari Raya.

“There are messages on strengthening family bonding and seeking forgiveness, as well as sharing of Hari Raya goodies with neighbours,” he said.

“All these bring out the traits of Masyarakat Gemilang – Community Of Success, which is the theme for the Hari Raya light-up this year.”