Festivals/Celebrations

Sakura viewing festival near Mount Fuji cancelled amid fears over visitors’ bad behaviour

Mount Fuji in spring seen from the Arakurayama Sengen Park, with the Chureito Pagoda in the foreground.

In Penang, Thaipusam festival waste fuels green energy

Workers cleaning the coconut shells along Jalan Datuk Keramat after the Thaipusam celebration in George Town, Penang.

Record 19,000 devotees fill streets for Thaipusam 2026 in Singapore

The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.

Sea of colour as Malaysia’s Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

A Hindu devotee carries the 'Kavadi' during a procession at the Thaipusam Festival, in Kuala Lumpur.

Fantasy meets whimsy at mediaeval-themed renaissance fair Ren Faire SG

Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.

Chinatown galloping into Year of the Horse with CNY street light-up

The Year of the Fire Horse begins on Feb 17, with Chinatown’s Chinese New Year celebrations running until March 18.

More slots for Thaipusam devotees as registration reopens till Jan 31

Thaipusam devotees queued at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple after additional registration slots were opened.

China expects record 9.5 billion passenger trips during Chinese New Year

The 40-day travel rush during the country’s biggest holiday is often read as a barometer of China’s economic health.

Childhood dream in motion: 17-year-old student to perform for first time in Chingay 2026

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Singapore polytechnic student Sarah Marsh, 17, during Chingay rehearsals on Jan 26, 2026. She will be performing with the Eurasian Association in Chingay 2026.

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Registration for Thaipusam 2026 participation closes after number of devotees hits maximum

Registration to take part in Thaipusam on Feb 1 has closed as the maximum capacity that the temples are able to manage safely and
responsibly has been reached.

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