CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025: A Vibrant Celebration Of Culture And Tradition At Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre & Singapore Chinese Orchestra

This Lunar New Year, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) unite to present CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025, offering a vibrant lineup of family-friendly activities.

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)
Date: Various dates
Time: Various timings

CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) join hands once again to bring a wide range of family friendly activities to the heart of the Central Business District for CNY Family FUN (CNYFF) 2025! 

For the first time, Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH) will also participate in CNYFF 2025 which will take place from 17 to 19 January 2025, and offer three out of a total of 22 programmes, performances and activities at SCCC and Singapore Conference Hall (SCH).

Free Activities

Lion Dance - Roaring in the New Year

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 12.10pm

Enjoy a lion dance performance by Yan Wong Cultural Troupe which will feature a "plucking the green" segment (where lettuce is tossed to the audience) to kick off CNYFF 2025!

The Story of Golden Lions

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 Jan 2025
Time: 12.30pm

Learn more about the history of Golden Lions with Singapore Chin Woo Athletic Association and
catch a special performance by the Golden Lions! You can also try on the Golden Lion masks!

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

Unity in Drums! - Rise in the Year of Snake 2025

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 19 Jan 2025
Time: 12.30pm

Usher in the Year of the Snake at SCCC’s CNYFF 2025 with a rousing drumming performance by Drum Feng and their students, and join in a free interactive drumming session!

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

Melodious Celebration of Spring

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 1.30pm

Get into the festive spirit with Marsiling Chinese Orchestra as they perform a selection of
popular CNY songs, and let the joyous music lift your spirits!

Sssssnakes Talk?!

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 2pm

Join us for this talk conducted by Herpetological Society of Singapore to learn more about snakes that can be found in Singapore and dispel misconceptions and myths about snakes!

-Conducted in English on 18 January 2025
-Conducted in Mandarin on 19 January 2025

Wan Qing Spring Festival Family Fun Contest

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 3pm

Gather your family and join us for a series of Spring Festival-themed games at SCCC’s
Concourse. Limited spaces are available so register your interest on the day of CNYFF at
SCCC Concourse to reserve your spot.

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

Zodiac Forecast Talk

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 4pm

Face the Year of the Snake with guidance from the masters from Way Fengshui Group as they share the forecasts for the different zodiac animals in the coming year.

Language: Conducted in Mandarin with bilingual slides

CNY Medley Orchestra Performance

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 5.15pm

Jam to Eason Music’s unique take on beloved SINGAPO人 CNY tunes, and enjoy a fusion of traditional Chinese and western instruments such as dizi, yangqin, guitar, cajon and more.

Mask Changing

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 7pm

Watch the traditional art of face-changing make a comeback this CNY and be in awe of the lightning-fast transformations as the performers seamlessly change masks in a blink of an eye!

Dazzling LED Snake Dance

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date & Time: 18 Jan 2025, 6.15pm | 19 Jan 2025, 7.30pm

Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake with a mesmerizing giant LED snake performance by Yan Wong Cultural Troupe!

Inked Blessings

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 12pm to 7pm

Get ready for CNY by crafting your own mini hanging decoration with the guidance of a skilled calligrapher, and bring home a hand-crafted symbol of good fortune to welcome the new year in style!

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

Year of the Snake Zodiac Forecast Exhibition

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: now to 12 Feb 2025
Time: 9am to 10pm

Curious about what the Year of the Snake holds for your zodiac animal? Find out more about the forecast for your zodiac animal at SCCC’s Year of the Snake Zodiac Forecast Exhibition at the Concourse from 18 December 2024 to 12 February 2025, 9am to 10pm.

蛇prise CNY Art Installation

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Roof Garden
Date: now to 30 Apr 2025
Time: 10am to 10pm

Visit SCCC’s CNY rooftop installation, “蛇prise”, which includes a giant snake lawn installation, a prosperity pavilion and more! This installation will be on display from now to 30 April 2025, 10am to 10pm daily.

[Red Packet Collection]

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Reception
Date: from 18 Dec 2024
Time: 10am to 10pm

Collect SCCC’s limited edition CNY 2025 red packets featuring the zodiac animal of the year – the snake – by completing a survey at SCCC’s “蛇prise” CNY Art Installation from 18 December 2024 onwards (limited to one redemption per visitor, while stocks last).

“蛇prise” Snakes and Ladders Game

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Date: now to 12 Feb 2025
Time: 9am to 10pm

Play to your heart’s content at SCCC’s life-sized Snakes and Ladders installation and learn about CNY traditions while you compete against your family and friends. The rules are simple: the first to reach the end wins!

Chinese New Year Spring Bazaar

Venue: Singapore Conference Hall Concourse
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 12pm to 7pm

Come on down to SCCC’s annual CNY Spring Bazaar, and check out various booths offering CNY snacks, decorations, traditional pastries, accessories and even bubble tea!

Wan Qing Spring Festival Inspired Crafts

Venue: Singapore Conference Hall Concourse
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 12pm to 7pm

DIY and bring home your own CNY decor at our drop-in crafts station by crafting festive
decorations using an array of materials like felt cutouts, tassels, furballs and beads!

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

TGIF Music Station (CNY Edition)

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1 | Livestream on Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Facebook and TikTok
Date: 17 Jan 2025
Time: 8pm

Ring in the brand new year with TGIF Music Station (CNY Edition) as local artistes Shigga Shay, Zhu Zeliang, Music In Law, LIMTAYPENG, Yi Ting and Damon perform crowd-favourite CNY tunes.

Language: Conducted in Mandarin

“Huat & Crafts” CNY Decoration Competition

Participate in our “Huat & Crafts” CNY Decoration Competition by using red packets to craft a Chinese New Year decoration according to the theme “CNY: SINGAPO人 Style” and stand a chance to walk away with $50 NTUC vouchers and a set of SCCC limited edition red packets! Selected winning designs will also be publicly displayed at SCCC Concourse between 17 to 31 January 2025.

Paid Activities

The SINGAPO人 Style Mahjong Classroom

Photo Credits: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Recital Studio, Level 6
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 1pm to 3.30pm (Beginners) | 4pm to 6.30pm (Intermediate)
Fee: $10/pax, $20/group of 4

Learn the origins, cultural significance, and different styles of mahjong in this workshop by mahjonglah! for budding players and discover why mahjong is one of Singaporean’s favourite CNY games!

Language: Conducted in English and Mandarin

Wan Qing Tales of Spring Festival x Zodiac Cardboard Robotics Workshop

Venue: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Creative Box, Level 6
Date: 18 & 19 Jan 2025
Time: 1pm to 2.30pm (Session 1) | 3pm to 4.30pm (Session 2) | 5pm to 6.30pm (Session 3)
Fee: $5/pax

Embark on a literary adventure with local authors and veteran storytellers in this programme supported by Speak Mandarin Campaign & Speak Good English Movement and discover the legend of the Chinese zodiac and the myths behind CNY! As part of each storytelling session, participants can also create their own zodiac-themed cardboard robots!

-Conducted in Mandarin on 18 January 2025
-Conducted in English on 19 January 2025

Rhapsodies of Spring 2025

Venue: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall
Date: 17 & 18 Jan 2025
Time: 7.30pm
Fee: $20, $40, $60, $80 (excludes administration fee)

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with “Rhapsodies of Spring 2025” concert, led by SCO Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, and catch stunning solos by Guzheng Associate Principal Xu Hui and Liuqin musician Zhang Li, beautiful voices of The Purple Symphony Choir, and the finale of CAPITAL 958’s radio drama “Reunion”! 

Conducted in English and Mandarin

For more details on CNYFF 2025 and its programmes, please visit this link.