TickiKids Guide to 2023’s Most Enjoyable CNY Family Events

Published 12 January 2023 at 20:00

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After indulging in Christmas and New Year, Chinese New Year celebration has long been the most wonderful time of the year for kids and parents to enjoy together. But, where to go, what to book and how to keep the kids entertained over this period? Whether you wish to embark on a cultural journey combining traditions with modern arts, experience a spectacular array of parades and street performances or immerse yourself in an exploration of Chinese customs, here’s a round up of the most exciting family events that will keep the holiday spirit alive long after the festivities.

Have a meaningful CNY family photoshoot

Photo Credit: Oh Dear Studio

What can be more beautiful, vibrant, and joyful than the festive Chinese New Year decorations? They are the perfect setting for an unforgettable family photoshoot! The symbol of the forthcoming year is the Rabbit, which brings longevity, peace, and prosperity. And you can invite these blessings to your family by decorating your house with beautiful pictures of your family in the CNY decorations. 

Taking pictures in such themed settings can become a great family tradition for celebrating this holiday as you capture the milestone your family reaches every year. And it is essential to entrust this experience to professionals as it takes place only once a year and you really don’t want to mess it up.

Every year Oh Dear Studio prepares something special for this holiday and this year Melody and her team exceeded all possible expectations and created unique symbolic settings for your precious memories. This year’s decorations combine the sign of a Rabbit, a blossom that represents spring, a new beginning and growth, lion dance, and giant koi fishes. In addition to the holiday settings, all shoots are inclusive of non-CNY theme in the beautiful colonial shophouse and take pictures there and after the session, you will get all soft copies taken. Choose one of the photoshoot packages (Lite or Premium) and start creating your everlasting family heirloom photos together with one of the top-rated family photographers of Singapore!

Chinese New Year Celebrations at Universal Studios Singapore™

Image Credit: The Universal Studios Singapore™

Universal Studios Singapore™ always tries to surprise visitors during Chinese New Year celebrations. And this year, Singaporeans and visitors to the city will be able to enjoy festive decorations and themed activities. The guests of the Studio will be welcomed by everyone’s favorite characters: Minions, Po and Tigress from Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss and Kitty, Alex, King Julien and Gloria from Madagascar, Sesame Street’s Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Oscar and Abby, Woody and Winnie Woodpecker, and Mandarin-speaking Optimus Prime and Megatron. 

Visitors also have a chance to receive a lucky red packet with exciting goodies such as Universal Express passes, retail or food vouchers, plushies, and more!

Beautiful cherry blossom trees street promises extra lucky and breathtaking photos and Sesame Street characters will entertain you with a special yusheng show. At night lucky neon dragon and LED dancers and drummers will perform spectacular daMorences and you will find a lot of tasty treats inspired by spring flavors.

When: 13 January - 5 February.

Spring in the Sea @ S.E.A Aquarium

Image Credit: S.E.A Aquarium

S.E.A Aquarium with more than 100,000 marine animals is always ready to impress its visitors! Every year the venue creates the Trail of Fortune where you can meet auspicious animals that symbolize luck, prosperity, and longevity. This year is not an exception, so get ready to meet eight symbolic animals including the foxface rabbitfish, and learn how their amazing traits make them symbols of plenty.

Also, a unique underwater dragon dance returns after a three-year hiatus! This spectacular performance will not leave anyone indifferent! And you will meet Ru Yi the Mermaid who has prepared catching stories about her marine friends and why it is essential to protect their homes under the sea.

Want to get some cute and symbolic photos to celebrate the CNY milestone? Capture these moments with adorable Manta mascots.

When: 13 January - 5 February, See the website for the opening hours.

A Joyous Spring Reunion @VivoCity

Image Credit: VivoCity

Nothing can beat a good old shopping tour aimed to get ready for the celebration of CNY in VivoCity! Especially when it comes to the exclusive packs and items that you can get for free! Simply spend a minimum of 288 SGD and you will get an exclusive pack of 8 red packets in 4 striking colors and an exquisite tissue box holder in gold faux leather. (*T&Cs apply).

Are you shopping with DBS? Then you have the possibility to receive an additional 10 SGD Mapletree vouchers when you spend more than 288 SGD!

And if you top up spendings to a min. of 388 SGD*  to receive a beautiful faux leather tray with handles in a matching set with our tissue box holder!

Do not hesitate to get the most when you link your VivoRewards+ account with DBS PayLah as the abundant CNY rewards are waiting for you!

When: 30 December 2022 - 21 January 2023, See the website for the opening hours.