Thursday, 3 February 2022

Tiger Power 虎虎生威

Singapore - River Hongbao 2022 (Gardens By The Bay)

新加坡 — 春到河畔2022(滨海花园)

It is another time of the year to go River Hongbao.

又是一年一度游春到河畔的日子。



Like last year, tickets are required to enter.

和去年一样,需要索取门票才能入场。



Everyone must scan their TraceTogether before entry.

入场前大家必须扫描合力追踪。


After that a paper bracelet will be given for admission.

之后会拿到入场的纸质手环。


Why is the paper bracelet looked so familiar? Could it be the leftover from last year? Just be environmentally friendly!

怎么这手环那么眼熟?莫非是去年用剩的?就当环保吧!



Before entering the venue, there is also a notice screen to remind the participants to keep a safe distance of one meter apart.

入场前也有告示屏幕温馨的提醒与会者保持一米的安全距离。











Like the RIver Hongbao in previous year, the organisers shoulder the responsibility of inheriting the Chinese culture.

与往年的春到河畔一样,主办单位肩负着传承中华文化的责任。

The theme of this year’s exhibition is about Chinese New Year painting.

今年的展览的主题就关于年画。
























Although there is no dazzling fireworks, but the vibrant light show also added colours to the party. 

虽然少了炫目的烟花,但璀璨的灯光秀也为晚会增色不少。




And the long-awaited live performance.

还有久违了的现场表演。



Of course the twelve zodiac signs are indispensable.

当然少不了十二生肖。




There is also the wishing well that everyone likes.

还有还有大家喜欢的许愿井。


After the show, there are still beautiful lanterns along the way.

散场后,沿途还有美美的灯饰陪伴。





Hope this mighty tiger can scare away all the Delta and Omicron strains of the COVID-19 and its variants! 

希望这威猛的虎泰哥能把所有冠病以及其变种的德尔塔、奥米克隆毒株统统给给吓走!


找到一首跟“虎”有关的贺年歌

《新年喜洋洋》

又一年呀春天已到人间
家家“虎虎”快乐过新年
万象更新大地又回春
人人过节大家去拜年
又是春天大家庆祝新年
新春炮声荡漾在耳边
人人都说希望在新年

Wishing all best of luck in the Year of Tiger.

祝愿大家虎年行大运!

Tuesday, 1 February 2022

Year Of Tiger 泰哥年

Singapore - Chinatown

新加坡 — 牛车水


Readers of my blog know that Chinese Singaporeans go to Chinatown Chinese New Year Bazaar before Chinese New Year.

读过我部落格的读者都知道新加坡华人在农历年前都会到牛车水逛年货市场。


Due to the pandemic, Chinatown has stopped the Chinese New Year Bazaar for two consecutive years!

受疫情影响,牛车水已连续两年没办年货市场了!


The street decor for the Year of Tiger is still brightly lit.

街上的虎年装饰还是依旧灯火辉煌。


In fact, many feel that this year’s decor is much better than the previous year.

事实上,很多人都认为今年的装饰比往年好许多。


There are traces of “tigers” everywhere in the middle of the road.

路中央处处都有“老虎”的踪迹。


The tiger’s various expressions are vividly presented in front of everyone.

老虎各种神态,栩栩如生的呈现在大家面前。


Although the crowd is not more than in previous years, it is still better than none.

虽然人潮不比往年多,但总比没有好。


A streak of “artistic” tigers “walking the catwalk” is also displayed in front of the Chinatown Complex. 

牛车水大厦前展示了一群“富有艺术细胞”的老虎“走猫步”。


All are graceful and colourful, really pleasant to the eyes.

只只婀娜多姿,煞是赏心悦目。


The God of Wealth is also found on the nearby roof.

附近的屋顶也发现财神爷的踪影!