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Mid-Autumn Festival@Gardens By The Bay



Join us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival as lanterns light up the Gardens in the evenings!

 

Meet Kiddo and friends as they bring you through picturesque paths lined with colourful lanterns, each inspired by joyful scenes of childhood playtime under the moonlit skies. Don’t miss a special lantern set designed by our local art illustrator – Mr Lee Kow Fong (also known as 阿果) that will bring back fond memories of traditional mid-autumn festival celebrations. What's more! Immerse yourself in cultural performances, workshops and enjoy bonding time with your loved ones over fun carnival games that the festival has to offer.

Plus, watch this space for more information on an upcoming social media contest starting 4 Sep with great prizes to be won!

Date & Time

  • Wed, 4 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2024
  • 6.00pm - 10.00pm daily

Location

  • Dragonfly Lake, The Meadow,
  • Golden Garden & Supertree Grove

Lantern Displays

Join us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival as lanterns inspired by joyful scenes of childhood playtime, light up Gardens by the Bay in the evenings, from 6.00pm to 10.00pm!

Celebrations - Designed by local art illustrator – Mr Lee Kow Fong(阿果), this display draws inspiration from the rising moon and water elements of the Dragonfly Lake. Combined with nostalgic Mid-Autumn elements, spot whimsical scenes of celebrations during this festival.

  • Dragonfly Lake, Bayfront MRT

Bubbles Bliss - Childhood memories of playing with bubbles evoke the feeling of warmth and nostalgia, reminding us of joyful family moments. Embrace this simple pleasure and cherish these experiences together this Festival. 

  • Bubbles playtime: 8.15pm and 9.15pm nightly.
  • The Meadow

The Shophouse - Inspired by Singapore’s Shophouses from the 1840s - 1960s, these iconic buildings with narrow frontages and covered walkways symbolize local heritage.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Kiddo and friends, reminiscing the good old days.

  • Golden Garden

Dragon Playground - Designed by local designers in the early days, local cultures and identities were incorporated into the designs of these playgrounds such as the Dragon – a mythical creature commonly seen in Asian legends and folklore. 

Join us at the Dragon Playgound for free performances on selected days!

  • Supertree Grove

Vertical Mid-Autumn - "Vertical Mid-Autumn” refers to a unique way of displaying lanterns where each household would tie various decorated lanterns to the bamboo poles and erect several feet high, heightening the festive atmosphere.

Try out the Instagram filter from EVA Air and stand a chance to win a pair of air tickets! T&Cs apply. 

  • Supertree Grove

Joyful Childhood Memories: Folk Games from Korea - Celebrate Korea’s vibrant heritage through three iconic children’s folk games – Dak-ssaum (닭싸움, Cockfighting), Jegichagi (제기차기, Kick the Jegi) and Kkamak-Japgi (까막잡기, Hide and Seek) crafted from traditional Korean paper, Hanji.

  • Supertree Grove

Wishes Beneath the Moonlight - The Pelican Playground – once a familiar sight at Dover, formed part of the growing up memories of many Singaporeans. The communal nature of the pelicans embodies the Chinese culture of harmonious societal relationships. This display, paired with chrysanthemums and quails, represents peace and harmony.

  • Supertree Grove

Colourful Blossoms - Inspired by the Chinese phrase “花攒锦聚” (huā cuán jǐn jù), which means a colourful and prosperous scene, the Supertree Grove is decorated with a floral arch made up of more than 20 lantern peonies. Revered as the “king of flowers” in Chinese culture, the peony symbolises wealth, honour, love and prosperity.

  • Supertree Grove

Colonnade of Lights - The Colonnade of Lights is a vibrant showcase of 1,000 beautiful paper lanterns created by the community. Get up close with these colourful lanterns, designed and hand-painted by people from various walks of life as you enjoy a stroll along the Colonnade.

  • Colonnade

Lantern Walk

Redeem a free lantern and join us for a stroll through our Gardens amidst beautiful lantern sets with your family and friends! Lanterns are available on first-come-first served basis.

  • Wed, 4 Sep 2024
  • Lantern Collection: 6.30pm
  • Start of Lantern Walk: 6.50pm
  • SG50 Lattice

Nearest MRT: Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16), Exit B

Flower Carpet

Set against the backdrop of the Supertrees is a brand-new Flower Carpet with a strong local flavour, featuring Singapore’s iconic dragon playground and national flower Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim. Join us in celebrating the creativity that brought this community masterpiece to life.

  • Wed, 4 Sep* - Sun, 15 Sep 2024
  • 10.00am - 10.00pm
  • Supertree Grove

Workshops and Activities

Complete your festival experience with a range of activities such as parent-child lantern craft making, Chinese tea art appreciation, guzheng performance and more!

  • Thur, 5 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2024
  • Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2024
  • Fri, 20 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2024
  • 6.00pm, 7.00pm, 8.00pm
  • Cannonball Room

Marketplace

Marketplace returns with delectable street food and exciting games and rides for fun family time!

  • Wed, 4 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2024
  • 6.00pm - 10.00pm
  • Supertree Grove

Performances

Enjoy an array of performances by yIN Harmony, Reverberance, ZingO and more against the nostalgic Dragon Playground lantern display at Supertree Grove!

  • Sat, 7 Sep - Sun, 8 Sep 2024
  • Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep 2024
  • Fri, 20 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2024
  • 7.00pm - 7.30pm, 8.00pm - 8.30pm
  • Supertree Grove

Lantern Giveaway

Collect your free lantern as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Limited lanterns available, on a first-come-first-served basis.

  • Tue, 17 Sep 2024
  • 6.00pm onwards
  • Supertree Grove (Beside Jurassic Nest)

Garden Rhapsody - Tales of the Moon

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking concoction of dancing lights from the Supertrees and evocative soundtracks beneath the moon's gentle glow. 

  • Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep 2024
  • 7.45pm & 8.45pm
  • Supertree Grove

Gardens by the Bay x The Capitol Kempinski Singapore Mooncakes

Enjoy early bird specials on Gardens by the Bay x The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore Mini Mooncakes! For a limited time only, enjoy 25% discount with every box purchased. Promotion valid till 31 Aug 2024*.

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Image Credit: Gardens By The Bay


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