Produced by SilverKris for Sofitel Singapore City Centre
December is right here and with it the joyous festive vibe that grips Singapore at year-end. This 12 months feels further particular as we emerge from extra muted celebrations over the previous two years, and a number of other marquee occasions are coming again after a two-year hiatus.
Whether it’s a Christmas dinner at dwelling you’re after, a go to to Santa’s workshop with the youngsters or a 20,000-spectator extravaganza over New Year’s Eve, town has one thing for each temper.
Read on to find 9 thrilling methods to have a good time the festive season in Singapore.
1. Shopping and carolling on Orchard Road
Nothing says Christmas in Singapore fairly just like the annual Christmas on a Great Street Light-Up alongside Orchard Road. Starting at Tanglin Mall and increasing over three kilometers to Plaza Singapura, this 12 months’s light-up runs until 3 January 2023 and is the definitive photo-op for Insta-happy elves. Over 100 of Orchard Road’s well-known timber, and over 170 lamp posts might be festooned with LED lights. The beloved Great Christmas Village can also be again for the primary time because the pandemic, with meals, music and carnival rides at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza. Finally, don’t miss the twice-daily carolling outdoors malls equivalent to Mandarin Gallery and Paragon.
2. A year-end toast with Yuletide cocktails
Throughout December, Singapore’s bars and eating places might be abuzz with pals and colleagues getting collectively for one final hurrah earlier than the year-end holidays. And whereas Christmas is related to classics equivalent to mulled wine and eggnog, 1864, the foyer bar at Sofitel Singapore City Centre, is shaking and stirring modern festive cocktails till 31 December: Papa Noël’s Mule is a spirit-forward concoction with Remy Martin VSOP, Campari and Angostura bitters contrasted with fizzy ginger beer, whereas Mrs Claus’s Cosmo takes the anticipated Ketel One vodka and cranberry juice and jazzes it up with Limoncello and lime juice.
3. A go to with Santa at Christmas Wonderland
Gardens by the Bay pulls out all of the stops for jaw-dropping household enjoyable. The greatest celebration of its variety in Singapore, the annual Christmas Wonderland this 12 months is unfold out throughout six zones. Between now and 1 January 2023, say hey to Santa or journey a Venetian Double-Storey Carousel at St Nick’s Square, store for crafts at Mistletoe Alley and even get pleasure from igloos, polar bears and “snow” at Merry Lane’s Snowland. Kids get in at no cost with each paying grownup.
4. A European-inspired staycation in Singapore
A Christmas in Europe is a bucket-list expertise – and the subsequent smartest thing may simply be a French-inspired staycation proper right here in Singapore. An city oasis within the coronary heart of Tanjong Pagar, Sofitel Singapore City Centre is providing an indulgent festive-season staycation package deal beginning at S$614++, inclusive of a one-night keep, breakfast for 2, Yuletide cocktails on the 1864 bar and your selection of a three-course festive set dinner at Racines or a festive afternoon tea at 1864 for 2. The provide is on the market by way of 1 January 2023.
5. A Christmas dinner at dwelling – no labour concerned
Lavish Christmas feasts are par for the course, however hours within the kitchen should not – not when Singapore’s best lodges and eating places open their kitchens for pre-ordered delicacies to get pleasure from at dwelling. At Sofitel Singapore City Centre, centrepieces embrace roasted turkey with truffle butter, glazed ham with honey spice and citrus and char-grilled Black Angus tomahawk, whereas candy treats vary from selfmade stollen and chocolate panettone to a hazelnut darkish chocolate log cake. To place an order, go to the positioning, name +65 6428-5000 or e-mail ha152@sofitel.com.
6. Snowmen and circus acts at Bayfront
Kids of all ages, take observe. The Great Bay Fiesta is working all through December till 1 January 2023, on the Bayfront Event Space, with a number of thrilling acts and actions unfold out throughout 4 themed zones and 20,000sqm. Among the highlights are death-defying stunts by The Great Cirque des Cascades in a 1,000-seater big-top tent, bumper vehicles and Ice Magic: The Great Fantasy on Ice, an enormous tent that includes the prospect to construct snowmen, strive ice curling and luxuriate in different wintery treats.
7. Festive buffets and set meals in Tanjong Pagar
While some select to prepare dinner up a storm at dwelling, eating places throughout town are rolling out particular buffets and set menus at each worth level. Gather up your family and friends and head to Racines. The French-inspired eatery at Sofitel Singapore City Centre might be cooking up lunch and dinner units by way of 1 January 2023. For one thing much less formal, there may also be a number of festive buffet dishes equivalent to chargrilled Angus beef with mustard sauce and miso glazed halibut with beurre blanc. Free-flow Taittinger Champagne can also be accessible with a top-up. Festive buffets might be accessible for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch and Boxing Day brunch.
8. New Year’s Eve fireworks over Marina Bay
Hot on the heels of Christmas festivities is New Year’s Eve. After all-too-quiet countdowns the previous couple of years, Singapore is gearing up for a full-on occasion, and the Star Island Singapore Countdown is a particular spotlight. Commissioned by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, this would be the greatest Marina Bay countdown of its variety, bringing collectively 20,000 spectators at The Float @ Marina Bay for a 70-minute fireworks and music extravaganza. Expect gorgeous Singapore-themed fireworks, drone choreography, stage performances and visits from all of your favorite Sanrio characters all through the night time.
9. Reunion feasts for the Year of the Rabbit
Hold off in your weight-loss resolutions for just a few extra weeks, as January comes knocking with a slew of Chinese New Year reunion feasts. Racines at Sofitel Singapore City Centre goes all-out with the Auspicious Semi-Buffet Dinner on weekdays, a Monday-to-Sunday Prosperity set lunch and the Abundance set dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between 9 January 2023 and 5 February 2023. For one thing actually particular although, ebook a desk for the household between 21-23 January 2023 for the Harvest Reunion lunch or dinner set, with delicacies equivalent to braised fish maw and abalone in superior sauce and seafood treasures soup with crab meat. Take-home Chinese New Year classics, such because the premium seafood-loaded Magnifique Pen Cai and the Healthy Yu Sheng may also be accessible for pre-order.
That’s not all! For much more festive choices at Sofitel Singapore City Centre, together with Christmas set dinners and a festive high-tea, go to the official web site.