Celebrate a Uniquely Singaporean Chinese New Year with SCCC

To kickstart 2022, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) has several new programmes lined up to showcase the best of Singapore’s distinctive local Chinese culture.

One-stop guide for Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year festival is something that ties all Chinese communities around the world.

For this coming new year, look forward to SCCC’s microsite to discover Singapore’s unique practices and traditions for the festival.

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From festive greetings to a lohei guide, learn more about our uniquely Singaporean Chinese New Year customs at: www.festivefever.singaporeccc.org.sg/chinese-new-year. 

One of Us, All of Us Exhibition

Based on the popular One of Us video series, the exhibition provides insights into Singapore’s five main Chinese dialect cultures.

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Using stories, videos, and artefacts, the exhibition introduces key individuals in the local cultural scene. From a young lady who has performed Teochew opera since she was three years old to heritage brands giving new spin to traditional snacks, every story highlights new perspectives to discover.

Life is Sweet Exhibition

Follow Ang Ku Kueh Girl through her daily life as she learns that a thankful heart is the only true source of happiness and beauty.

Photo Credit: Ang Ku Kueh Girl & Friends

Inspired by the traditional Chinese snack symbolising good luck and longevity, the series of comic drawings spotlight the adorable character created by local artist Wang Shijia.

CNY Red Packet 2022: Roar Into The New Year With 5 Blessings

Fusing traditional calligraphy with contemporary art, SCCC brings together two artists across generations to create its red packet design for the new year. The collaboration between calligraphy master Yong Chang Thye (b. 1946) and illustrator Tobyato (b.1994) combines digitally-stencilled tigers with five different calligraphy scripts.

WhatsApp and Telegram users may also download a free SCCC x Ang Ku Kueh Girl & Friends CNY sticker pack. The stickers feature our favourite Chinese New Year (CNY) snacks such as pineapple tarts and nian gao, and unique practices such as exchanging mandarin oranges and lohei. Available for download here:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akkg.stickerapp
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/id1522898209
Telegram:  https://t.me/addstickers/CNY_SCCC_AngKuKuehGirl_Animated