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Gardens by the Bay

Galloping into the Year of the Horse with fun CNY festivities in Singapore

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Ms Kiarra Mae Mojica, 32, Nurse, with her daughter Karla Romia Awayan, 4, both tourists from Philippines, in front of eight magnificent, life-sized horse lanterns, crafted using techniques dating back more than 1,000 years, gallop amidst the “Four Gentlemen” of Chinese culture — the plum blossom, bamboo, orchid and chrysanthemum — as Gardens by the Bay prepares its signature Chinese New Year floral display, Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity, in celebration of the Year of the Horse, in the Flower Dome on Jan 12, 2026. 



(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260112-202603000569-Lim Yaohui-Chin Soo Fang-sfcny13/

Ms Kiarra Mae Mojica, 32, Nurse, with her daughter Karla Romia Awayan, 4, both tourists from Philippines, in front of eight magnificent, life-sized horse lanterns, crafted using techniques dating back more than 1,000 years, gallop amidst the “Four Gentlemen” of Chinese culture — the plum blossom, bamboo, orchid and chrysanthemum — as Gardens by the Bay prepares its signature Chinese New Year floral display, Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity, in celebration of the Year of the Horse, in the Flower Dome on Jan 12, 2026. 



(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Fireworks, lanterns, live shows: River Hongbao gallops into 40th year of CNY celebrations

The annual River Hongbao will be held at Gardens by the Bay from Feb 15 to 24 to welcome the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 17.
The annual River Hongbao will be held at Gardens by the Bay from Feb 15 to 24 to welcome the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 17.

130 Botero works at Gardens by the Bay during Singapore Art Week, world’s largest showcase

Mr Fernando Botero Jr at his home in Mexico City.   
Mr Fernando Botero Jr at his home in Mexico City.   

Let it snow: How Singapore recreates ‘winter’ in the tropics

clsnow - ST20251127_202542100974. Liu Ying. The artificial snow atTanglin Mall’s Snow Splendoursmomentarily transports one into a snowy scene.
clsnow - ST20251127_202542100974. Liu Ying. The artificial snow atTanglin Mall’s Snow Splendoursmomentarily transports one into a snowy scene.

All aboard: Make memories at Gardens by the Bay’s Christmas Train Show

A model train travelling across a botanical model of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge during the preview of the Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay.
A model train travelling across a botanical model of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge during the preview of the Christmas Train Show at Gardens by the Bay.

New sustainability gallery opens at Gardens by the Bay

The 420 sq m rain garden depicts how nature is tapped to manage flooding in an urban environment.
The 420 sq m rain garden depicts how nature is tapped to manage flooding in an urban environment.

From Vanuatu to Australia, and then Yishun: The yellow plant giving S’pore fall colours all year

The yellow-leaved Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' in front of Yishun Polyclinic on Oct 30, 2025.
The yellow-leaved Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' in front of Yishun Polyclinic on Oct 30, 2025.

Mangrove species from Timor-Leste to make Singapore debut in Bay East Garden from 2027

Gardens by the Bay's principal horticulturalist Anton van der Schans (left) and mangrove specialist Augustino Mendez Perera collecting Ceriops australis propagules on Oct 19 in Hera, an area on Timor-Leste’s northern coast.
Gardens by the Bay's principal horticulturalist Anton van der Schans (left) and mangrove specialist Augustino Mendez Perera collecting Ceriops australis propagules on Oct 19 in Hera, an area on Timor-Leste’s northern coast.

Hundreds of migrant workers celebrate Deepavali at Gardens by the Bay

Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.
Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.

Lights, lanterns, legends: Mid-Autumn festivities mark SG60

Across Singapore, colourful displays featuring familiar motifs like rabbits and the full moon have been set up to mark the festival.
Across Singapore, colourful displays featuring familiar motifs like rabbits and the full moon have been set up to mark the festival.

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