Was it modelled after Shrek the ogre, a human, or a dragon? With Chinese New Year (CNY) just around the corner, Chinatown's annual street light-up is back. And so are the criticism and complaints by netizens, some who have gotten pretty fired up over one dragon decor in particular. A photo of the dragon lantern shared to Facebook page Complaint.
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74 individuals, 12 F&B outlets penalised for breaching COVID-19 regulations
A group of more than 20 people was found gathering at East Coast Park on Jan 30, 2021. This is one of two such groups being investigated by NParks. (Photo: National Parks Board)
05 Feb 2021 01:26PM (Updated:
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SINGAPORE: More than 70 individuals and nine F&B outlets were fined and three establishments were ordered to close for breaching COVID-19 regulations, the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) said on Friday (Feb 5).
A total of 74 individuals were fined S$300 each for breaching safe management measures on Jan 30 and 31 at parks and beaches.
Chinatown's festivals and their decorations can't seem to catch a break from controversy. Remember a Chinese New Year mascot at Chinatown Point coming under fire earlier this year? Some might also recall a careless mistake on a signboard at the Garden Bridge for 2019's Lunar New Year, or how Mid-Autumn Festival ornaments were taken down at South Bridge Road after.
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Chinatown Festivals 2021
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Chinese New Year is going to be a little different this year. From 23 January to 12 March 2021, Chinatown Festivals is going virtual with plenty of online activities for everyone.
Chinese New Year Short Films
Jan 29 – Feb 28, 2021
Enjoy three specially produced short films featuring renowned Chinatown merchants such as Bee Cheng Hiang (Feb 14), Kele (Feb 28) and Spring Court (Jan 29).
The short films will bring the audience through a journey on the preparation of various Chinese New Year delicacies and how these delicacies came to be associated with the festival and its traditions.