Produced by SilverKris for Sofitel Singapore City Centre<\/em><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a Christmas dinner at dwelling you\u2019re after, a go to to Santa\u2019s workshop with the youngsters or a 20,000-spectator extravaganza over New Year\u2019s Eve, town has one thing for each temper.<\/p>\n Read on to find 9 thrilling methods to have a good time the festive season in Singapore.<\/p>\n Nothing says Christmas in Singapore fairly just like the annual Christmas on a Great Street Light-Up<\/a> alongside Orchard Road. Starting at Tanglin Mall and increasing over three kilometers to Plaza Singapura, this 12 months\u2019s light-up runs until 3 January 2023 and is the definitive photo-op for Insta-happy elves. Over 100 of Orchard Road\u2019s 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\u2019t miss the twice-daily carolling outdoors malls equivalent to Mandarin Gallery and Paragon.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Throughout December, Singapore\u2019s 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<\/a>\u00a0till 31 December: Papa No\u00ebl\u2019s Mule is a spirit-forward concoction with Remy Martin VSOP, Campari and Angostura bitters contrasted with fizzy ginger beer, whereas Mrs Claus\u2019s Cosmo takes the anticipated Ketel One vodka and cranberry juice and jazzes it up with Limoncello and lime juice.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> 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\u2019s Square, store for crafts at Mistletoe Alley and even get pleasure from igloos, polar bears and \u201csnow\u201d at Merry Lane\u2019s Snowland. Kids get in at no cost with each paying grownup.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n A Christmas in Europe is a bucket-list expertise \u2013 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Lavish Christmas feasts are par for the course, however hours within the kitchen should not \u2013 not when Singapore\u2019s 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<\/a>, name +65 6428-5000 or e-mail ha152@sofitel.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Kids of all ages, take observe. The Great Bay Fiesta<\/a> 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<\/a>, an enormous tent that includes the prospect to construct snowmen, strive ice curling and luxuriate in different wintery treats.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 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<\/a>\u00a0for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch and Boxing Day brunch.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Hot on the heels of Christmas festivities is New Year\u2019s 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 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.<\/a><\/p>\n That\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n1. Shopping and carolling on Orchard Road<\/h2>\n
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2. A year-end toast with Yuletide cocktails<\/h2>\n
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3. A go to with Santa at Christmas Wonderland<\/h2>\n
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4. A European-inspired staycation in Singapore<\/h2>\n
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5. A Christmas dinner at dwelling \u2013 no labour concerned<\/h2>\n
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6.\u00a0 Snowmen and circus acts at Bayfront<\/h2>\n
7.\u00a0 Festive buffets and set meals in Tanjong Pagar<\/h2>\n
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8. New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks over Marina Bay<\/h2>\n
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9. Reunion feasts for the Year of the Rabbit<\/h2>\n
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