Lion dance performances are a quintessential part of the Chinese New Year experience. There are many places to watch lion dance performances in Singapore 2020 – from shopping malls to the attractions.
Lion Dance in Singapore
A thrill for families and children, lion dance performances in Singapore 2020 provide a good dose of excitement and culture at the same time. The tradition of lion dance goes back to ancient China. There are different variations of lions with the northern lions having a thick shaggy coat while the southern lions have a shorter coat.
When watching lion dance performances in Singapore 2020, you may be able to watch them perform the plucking of the greens or cai xin, while others may carry out pugilistic acts leaping about on high poles. Their performances are said to bring good luck and prosperity – another reason to catch lion dance performances in Singapore 2020.
More rare nowadays are dragon dance performances in Singapore. This year, you can catch one at Gardens by the Bay. For fans of lion dance, the 13th International Lion Dance Competition which will be taking place in Chinatown is a must-see. Another special lion dance related activity taking place during the Chinese New Year period in Singapore that families may want to take note of is a children’s lion dance workshop.
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Little Day Out’s Guide to Where to Watch Lion Dance Performances in Singapore 2020
To find a lion dance performance in Singapore 2020 during the Chinese New Year festivities, refer to the Little Day Out list below. While we have taken the utmost care to prepare the table, it is best to re-confirm the timings with the specific venues you intend to visit.
| Where | Description | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kreta Ayer People's Theatre | 13th International Lion Dance Competition (Ticketed) | 11 & 12 Jan | 6 pm to late |
| Waterway Point | LED War Drums & Lion Dance | 18 Jan | 8 pm |
| The Grandstand | Lion Dance Roving | 18 Jan | 11 am, 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm |
| Northpoint City | LED War Drums & Dragon Dance Performance | 18 & 19 Jan | 1 pm & 7 pm |
| Northpoint City | Lion Dance on High Poles | 20 & 21 Jan | 1 pm, 4 pm & 7 pm |
| The Centrepoint | Lion Dance on High Poles | 22 & 23 Jan | 1 pm |
| Resorts World Sentosa, B1 Forum | Spring Jubilations | 25 Jan | 11 am |
| Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall | Auspicious Lion Dance Performance | 25 Jan | 10.15 am |
| Sentosa Beach Plaza | Southern Meet Northern Lion Dance | 25, 26, 27 Jan | 4 pm & 5.30 pm |
| Sentosa Beach Plaza | LED Dragon Dance | 25, 26, 27 Jan | 7 pm & 8 pm |
| Singapore Zoo (Entrance Courtyard) | Majestic Lion Dance | 25, 26, 27 Jan | 10 am & 2 pm |
| Night Safari (Entrance Plaza) | LED Lion Dance | 25, 26, 27 Jan | 7.30 pm & 8.30 pm |
| Jurong Bird Park (Penguin Coast) | Majestic Lion Dance | 25, 26, 27 Jan | 11.30 am, 12.30 pm & 1.30 pm |
| Resorts World Sentosa, B1 Forum | Spring Jubilations | 26, 27 Jan & 1 Feb | 3 pm |
| National Museum of Singapore | Lion Dance Performance | 27 Jan | 1.30 pm |
| Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove | Lion Dance | 27 Jan | 6 pm |
| Tampines Mall | Lion Dance Blessings | 28 Jan | 11 am |
| White Sands | Lion Dance | 28 Jan | 12 pm |
| The Centrepoint | Lion Dance on High Poles | 28 to 30 Jan | 1 pm & 6 pm |
| The Centrepoint | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 29 Jan | 11.08 pm |
| The Clementi Mall | Dance of Prosperity | 29 Jan | 11 am |
| KINEX Mall | Lion Dance | 29 Jan | 12 pm |
| Anchorpoint | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 30 Jan | 10 am |
| Changi City Point | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 30 Jan | 1 pm |
| ARC | Dance of Spring | 30 Jan | 12.45 pm |
| Suntec City | Lion Dance Performance | 30 Jan | 12.28 pm |
| Tampines 1 | Lion Dance | 30 Jan | 12 pm |
| NEX | Pluck the Green | 30 Jan | 12 pm |
| The Seletar Mall | Lion Dance Performance | 30 Jan | 2 pm |
| Jurong Point | Lion Dance Performance | 30 Jan | 3 pm |
| YewTee Point | LED War Drums & Lion Dance Cai Qing | 31 Jan | 10 am |
| AMKHub | Lion Dance | 31 Jan | 11 am |
| Lot One Shopper's Mall | Leap into Festive Joy | 31 Jan | 1 pm |
| Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove | Golden Pyro Dragon Dance | 31 Jan to 2 Feb | 9.10 pm |
| Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove | Lion Dance | 31 Jan to 2 Feb | 6 pm |
| Changi City Point | Lion Dance on High Poles | 31 Jan to 2 Feb | 12 pm & 7 pm |
| Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay | Huayi Huat Opening | 31 Jan | 6.45 pm |
| Cross Street Exchange | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 31 Jan | 10 am (Office Tower) & 11 am (Retail Mall) |
| VivoCity | Leap of Abundance | 31 Jan | 12 pm |
| Tiong Bahru Plaza | Lion Dance Performance | 31 Jan | 12 pm |
| Great World City | Lion Dance Performance | 31 Jan | 1 pm |
| Century Square | Lion Dance | 31 Jan | 12 pm |
| City Square Mall | Lion Dance | 31 Jan | 4.30 pm |
| Hougang Mall | Lion Dance | 31 Jan | 12 pm |
| Bedok Point | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 31 Jan | 2.38 pm |
| I12 Katong | Lion and Dragon Dance Performance | 31 Jan & 1 Feb | 12 pm |
| Parkway Parade | Power Performances | 31 Jan to 2 Feb (Cancelled) | 7.30 pm (Cancelled) |
| Eastpoint Mall | Lion Dance Performance & Cai Qing | 31 Jan to 2 Feb | 2 pm |
| VivoCity | Leap of Abundance | 1 Feb | 4 pm |
| Forum the Shopping Mall | Lion Dance | 1 Feb | 11 am |
| Tanglin Mall | Lion Dance Performance | 1 Feb | 12 pm |
| The Grandstand | The Grand Performance | 1 Feb | After 12 pm |
| Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall | Auspicious Lion Dance Performance | 1 Feb | 6 pm |
| Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall | Children's Lion Dance Workshop | 1 Feb | 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm |
| Waterway Point | Lion Leaping on High Poles | 1 & 2 Feb | 1.30 pm |
| Our Tampines Hub | Roaring Lion Dance | 1 & 2 Feb | 2 pm |
| Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall | Auspicious Lion Dance Performance | 2 Feb | 7 pm |
| Thomson Plaza | Dragon Dance | 2 Feb | 3.30 pm |
| Thomson Plaza | Lion Dance | 2 Feb | 4.30 pm |
| IKEA Alexandra (All Around) | Auspicious Lion Dance | 2 Feb | 3 pm to 5 pm |
| IKEA Tampines (All Around) | Auspicious Lion Dance | 2 Feb | 10 am to 12 pm |
| Causeway Point | Lion Dance Cai Qing | 3 Feb | 11 am |
| Causeway Point | Lion Dance on High Poles | 3 Feb | 11 am & 7.30 pm |
| HarbourFront Centre | Lion Dance Performance | 6 Feb | 11.30 am |
Beside lion dance performances, look out for other Chinese New Year 2020 festivities. Pay a visit to the Chinatown Chinese New Year 2020 Celebrations or make a date to attend the Chingay 2020 Parade.
There are also other ways to enjoy Chinese New Year. Families can carry out simple activities to pass on the traditions and customs of the Lunar New Year.
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