Produced by SilverKris for Sofitel Singapore Metropolis Centre
December is right here and with it the joyous festive vibe that grips Singapore at year-end. This yr feels further particular as we emerge from extra muted celebrations over the previous two years, and several other marquee occasions are coming again after a two-year hiatus.
Whether or not it’s a Christmas dinner at house you’re after, a go to to Santa’s workshop with the children or a 20,000-spectator extravaganza over New Yr’s Eve, the town has one thing for each temper.
Learn on to find 9 thrilling methods to rejoice the festive season in Singapore.
1. Buying and carolling on Orchard Highway
Nothing says Christmas in Singapore fairly just like the annual Christmas on a Nice Road Mild-Up alongside Orchard Highway. Beginning at Tanglin Mall and lengthening over three kilometers to Plaza Singapura, this yr’s light-up runs until 3 January 2023 and is the definitive photo-op for Insta-happy elves. Over 100 of Orchard Highway’s well-known bushes, and over 170 lamp posts shall be festooned with LED lights. The beloved Nice Christmas Village can be again for the primary time for the reason that pandemic, with meals, music and carnival rides at Ngee Ann Metropolis Civic Plaza. Lastly, don’t miss the twice-daily carolling exterior malls corresponding to Mandarin Gallery and Paragon.
2. A year-end toast with Yuletide cocktails
All through December, Singapore’s bars and eating places shall 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 corresponding to mulled wine and eggnog, 1864, the foyer bar at Sofitel Singapore Metropolis Centre, is shaking and stirring up to date 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 largest celebration of its variety in Singapore, the annual Christmas Wonderland this yr is unfold out throughout six zones. Between now and 1 January 2023, say hi there to Santa or trip a Venetian Double-Storey Carousel at St Nick’s Sq., store for crafts at Mistletoe Alley and even get pleasure from igloos, polar bears and “snow” at Merry Lane’s Snowland. Children get in without spending a dime with each paying grownup.
4. A European-inspired staycation in Singapore
A Christmas in Europe is a bucket-list expertise – and the subsequent neatest 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 Metropolis Centre is providing an indulgent festive-season staycation bundle 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 offered by 1 January 2023.
5. A Christmas dinner at house – no labour concerned
Lavish Christmas feasts are par for the course, however hours within the kitchen are usually not – not when Singapore’s most interesting resorts and eating places open their kitchens for pre-ordered delicacies to get pleasure from at house. At Sofitel Singapore Metropolis Centre, centrepieces embody 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 put an order, go to the location, name +65 6428-5000 or e mail ha152@sofitel.com.
6. Snowmen and circus acts at Bayfront
Children of all ages, take be aware. The Nice Bay Fiesta is working all through December till 1 January 2023, on the Bayfront Occasion House, with a number of thrilling acts and actions unfold out throughout 4 themed zones and 20,000sqm. Among the many highlights are death-defying stunts by The Nice Cirque des Cascades in a 1,000-seater big-top tent, bumper automobiles and Ice Magic: The Nice Fantasy on Ice, an enormous tent that includes the possibility to construct snowmen, strive ice curling and revel in different wintery treats.
7. Festive buffets and set meals in Tanjong Pagar
Whereas some select to cook dinner up a storm at house, eating places throughout the town are rolling out particular buffets and set menus at each value level. Collect up your family and friends and head to Racines. The French-inspired eatery at Sofitel Singapore Metropolis Centre shall be cooking up lunch and dinner units by 1 January 2023. For one thing much less formal, there may even be a collection of festive buffet dishes corresponding to chargrilled Angus beef with mustard sauce and miso glazed halibut with beurre blanc. Free-flow Taittinger Champagne can be accessible with a top-up. Festive buffets shall be accessible for Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch and Boxing Day brunch.
8. New Yr’s Eve fireworks over Marina Bay
Sizzling on the heels of Christmas festivities is New Yr’s Eve. In any case-too-quiet countdowns the previous couple of years, Singapore is gearing up for a full-on social gathering, and the Star Island Singapore Countdown is a particular spotlight. Commissioned by the City 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. Count on gorgeous Singapore-themed fireworks, drone choreography, stage performances and visits from all of your favorite Sanrio characters all through the evening.
9. Reunion feasts for the Yr of the Rabbit
Maintain off in your weight-loss resolutions for a couple of extra weeks, as January comes knocking with a slew of Chinese language New Yr reunion feasts. Racines at Sofitel Singapore Metropolis 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, guide a desk for the household between 21-23 January 2023 for the Harvest Reunion lunch or dinner set, with delicacies corresponding to braised fish maw and abalone in superior sauce and seafood treasures soup with crab meat. Take-home Chinese language New Yr classics, such because the premium seafood-loaded Magnifique Pen Cai and the Wholesome Yu Sheng may even be accessible for pre-order.
That’s not all! For much more festive choices at Sofitel Singapore Metropolis Centre, together with Christmas set dinners and a festive high-tea, go to the official web site.
