This year, Chinatown Singapore will come alive with festive energy on Sunday, 21 December 2025 in celebration of the Winter Solstice or 冬至. The Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration 2025 promises a day of heritage and flavour along Smith Street providing a taste of culture and heritage in the heart of Singapore’s bustling Chinatown.
What to Expect at the Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration 2025
Cultural Performances That Bring Tradition to Life
The Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration 2025 will feature a line-up of free stage performances.
Some favourites that the public can look forward to at the winter solstice celebrations include lion dance displays, captivating face-changing acts, and graceful Chinese dance performances.
The acts showcase the artistry and heritage that continue to shape Chinatown Singapore’s unique charm.
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| Chinatown Winter Solstice Celebration 2025 | |
| Stage Performances | |
| Time | Performance |
| 1pm – 1:30pm | Lion Dance by Chin Woo (醒狮表演) |
| 1:30pm – 2pm | Face Changing Performance (变脸表演) |
| 2pm – 2:30pm | Chinese Dance Performance (中华舞蹈表演) |
| 2:30pm – 3pm | Gu Zheng Performance (古筝演奏) |
| 3pm – 5pm | Solve Lantern Riddles (猜灯谜) |
Festive Highlight: Exclusive Tang Yuan Experience
The winter solstice is closely linked to tang yuan, the traditional Chinese dessert consisting of glutinous rice shaped into balls with sweets fillings of peanuts, red bean or sesame, and served in a hot soup. Tang yuan is a symbolic Winter Solstice treat that represents reunion and warmth.
One of the highlights of the celebration in Chinatown, in partnership with Grandpa Durian, is where visitors can indulge in limited-edition durian and gula melaka tang yuan.
These are freshly prepared onsite and served at just $2 per bowl with two pieces of tang yuan inside. The special treat offers a meaningful and delicious way for families and friends to embrace the spirit of the season.
You can purchase a ticket online to redeem your tangyuan at the event.
Hands-On Cultural Activities for All Ages
For the festival celebrations on 21 December 2025, Smith Street will also transform into a vibrant hub of interactive cultural experiences. This presents a chance for festival-goers to explore heritage up close.
Amongst the activities that the public can look forward in include Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, henna art, Nyonya dress-up, tea sampling and incense pendant crafting.
These activities offer a fun and enriching way to discover the stories and artistry passed down through generations.
Admission to the event is free, with all stage performances open to the public.
Activity booths will require a small fee, except for Chinese calligraphy, which is complimentary.
Celebrate Reunion and Warmth at the Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration
The Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration 2025 promises a joyful and uplifting day for families, friends, and visitors.
With its vibrant performances, flavourful festive treats, and immersive cultural activities, the celebration invites everyone to rediscover the warmth and festive spirit of Winter Solstice, right in the heart of Chinatown Singapore.
When: 21 December 2025
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Smith Street, Singapore
Get more details about the Chinatown Singapore Winter Solstice Celebration.
Interested to learn more about the significance of the festival? Check out our guide to Dongzhi or the Winter Solstice celebrations.
