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For the first time in 49 years, the annual Chingay Parade will go fully digital.PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO
Instead of physical red packets, Singaporeans are encouraged to give out e-hongbao this Chinese New Year.PHOTOS: UOB AND CITIBANK
UpdatedFeb 5, 2021, 5:19 pm
PublishedFeb 2, 2021, 8:40 am SGT
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SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): This year’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations will be different with infection control measures in place. Here are some of the high-tech ways to usher in the new year.
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Weaker demand for online CNY bazaars, but organisers, vendors press on
Tech company Delegate s CNY bazaar ran last Friday to Sunday amid an immersive 3D environment that attracted 3,000 visitors. PHOTO: DELEGATE
Organisers say the events are still engaging and it is important to invest in online strategies
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With the cancellation of Chinatown s Chinese New Year bazaar this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, online editions have sprouted up for the first time to keep the festive cheer - and small businesses - going.
Even though these digital events are not attracting big crowds or achieving ideal sales targets, organisers and vendors are taking it in their stride.