"Bunny-ful" Blessings

(Supported by Hong Kong-based illustrator and designer Chan Siu Kau)

Date: 29 December 2022 – 19 February 2023
Time: 10am – 7pm
Admission: Free

The Lunar New Year is widely celebrated by the Chinese community in all parts of the world, and we would often usher in the new year with customs and festivities that are believed to bring good luck, fortune and prosperity such as putting up festive decorations, wearing red clothing on the first day, eating nian gao (a sweet sticky dessert made from glutinous rice flour), etc.

Titled “Bunny-ful Blessings”, this lawn installation is a collaboration between the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and artist Chan Siu Kau, a Hong Kong illustrator and designer. It features two of the artist’s Bit Bit Forest character, Bit Bit, rendered in the form of daruma dolls decorated with the words 幸 (xìng) meaning blessing, fortune and luck, and 福 (fú) meaning happiness.

This installation therefore represents the memorial hall’s wish for a year of good luck and great fortune for Singapore, and for Singaporeans to continue to persevere as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and chart our way forward together in an increasingly complex world. The installation will be on display on the lawn of the memorial hall until 19 February 2023

Lunar New Year Hongbao Giveaway

(Supported by National Heritage Board)

Date:6 - 22 January 2023
Time:10am - 5pm (Closed on Mondays)

It's time to usher in the Year of the Rabbit with the Museum Roundtable (MR) and Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH)! Get ready to collect specially designed hongbao from 39 participating museums and galleries.

Don’t miss the chance to get the limited edition SYSNMH hongbao for FREE! To redeem, simply visit the Memorial Hall, follow SYSNMH Facebook page and verify at the visitor services counter from 6 – 22 January 2023. Limited to the first 50 visitors per day (1 pack per person) and available whilst stocks last!

Visit https://go.gov.sg/MRHongbao2023 for more information about the MR Lunar New Year Hongbao campaign 2023.

Auspicious Lion & Dragon Dance Performance

Date: 22 January 2023
Time: 10am – 11am
Admission: Free

Revel in the festivities and usher in the Lunar New Year at the Memorial Hall with our beloved annual lion and dragon dance performance on the first day of the Lunar New Year!

God of Fortune Visit 

Date: 22 January 2023
Time: 10am – 12pm
Admission: Free

Rub shoulders with the God of Fortune for an auspicious year ahead! The God of Fortune will be at the Memorial Hall and giving away sweet treats for a bountiful year.

Lunar New Year Free Admission

Date: 22 & 24 January 2023 (LNY Day 1 & 3)
Time: 10am – 5pm
Admission: Free

Children Lion Dance Workshop

(Supported by Martial House)

Date: 4 February 2023
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Admission: $10 per pax; purchase tickets via Peatix from 6 January 2023 onwards. 

Recommended for children aged 6 years and above. Workshop will be conducted in English and Mandarin.

Let your child get into the festive spirit with this interactive lion dance workshop! Limber up with a series of full body stretches, learn basic dance movements from expert instructors, have fun trying on miniature lion dance costumes, and discover the origins behind this well-loved art form.

Children Festive Chinese Drums Workshop

(Supported by Martial House)

Date: 5 February 2023
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Admission: $10 per pax; purchase tickets via Peatix from 6 January 2023 onwards.

Recommended for children aged 6 years and above.  Workshop will be conducted in English and Mandarin. 

Drum up a storm in this energetic musical workshop – your child will learn basic drumming techniques used for Chinese percussion instruments and experience a variety of rhythms and beats.

Parent-Child Festive Cute Tangyuan Workshop

(Supported by MiracleMo SG)

Date: 5 February 2023
Time: 10am - 12.30pm
Admission: $38 per parent-child pair; purchase tickets via Peatix from 6 January 2023 onwards.

Recommended for participants aged 6 years and above. Workshop will be conducted in Mandarin.

Make adorable lunar new year-themed tangyuan (glutinous rice balls) with us! In this popular workshop, learn various skills such as making glutinous rice ball skin, wrapping and shaping of tangyuan, cooking methods and many more.

Floral Tea Appreciation Workshop

(Supported by Tea Chapter)

Date: 4 February 2023
Time: 10am - 11.30am
Admission: $15 per pax; purchase tickets via Peatix.

Recommended for participants aged 6 years and above. Workshop will be conducted in English.

What is spring without the lovely scent of flowers? Come celebrate Li Chun (立春) with us and revitalize yourself with some floral tea. Under the guidance of Tea Chapter, understand the history and culture of Chinese tea and reap the benefits of learning the gentle art of tea-brewing. In this new year, make wellness and self-care your priority by investing in this hands-on workshop.

Storytelling Sessions: Tales of Spring

(Supported by Speak Good English Movement and Speak Mandarin Campaign)

Date: 4 February 2023 (Chinese), 5 February 2023 (English)
Time: 11.30am – 12.30pm, 2pm – 3pm
Admission: Free

Be swept away with enthralling tales in our popular storytelling sessions! Discover the legends and myths behind well-loved Chinese stories as local authors and veteran storytellers bring you on a literary adventure.

Drop-in Craft Station: Lunar New Year Inspired Crafts

Date: 4 & 5 February 2023
Time: 11am – 6pm
Admission: Free

Get crafty as you make Lunar New Year inspired crafts such as greeting card colouring and God of Fortune origami folding.

Live on the Lawn: Springtime Show

Date: 4 & 5 February 2023
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Admission: Free

Grab a seat and join us on our lawn as we present to you some engaging and delightful acts this Festival of Spring! 

4 February 2023
5pm – 5.30pm:
“Responsible Rabbit Ownership” sharing by House Rabbit Society Singapore
Interested to have a rabbit as a pet? Join us at this talk with volunteers from House Rabbit Society Singapore, which is dedicated to rabbit welfare through education by raising awareness, rehabilitation, and rehoming. Learn about rabbit care and how you can play a part in helping abandoned rabbits in Singapore.

5.30pm – 6pm:
“Lights Watching《观灯》” Teochew opera performance by Nam Hwa Opera Children's Wing

Catch these adorable children from aged 7 – 10 as they perform a snippet from a traditional Teochew opera piece, Lights Watching 《观灯》! Founded in 1963 by avid fans of Teochew Opera, Nam Hwa Opera has grown into one of Singapore’s most prominent and prolific Teochew Opera companies.

5 February 2023

5pm – 6pm:

Music performance by Singapore Raffles Music College

As one of Singapore’s leading schools for higher learning in music and dance, students from Singapore Raffles Music College will take the stage to dazzle the audience with music acts to end the Lunar New Year on a high note.

Let’s Celebrate with Uncle Ting: Lunar New Year Activity Kit

Date: 4 & 5 February 2023
Time: 10am – 7pm

Kids! Come pick up an activity kit to discover more about the Lunar New Year! Join Uncle Ting to learn more about the legends and popular customs associated with this festival through a series of fun activities including red packet making! Activity kits are given out on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last and one per child.

Touring Temples: Lunar New Year and Temple Traditions

Date: 28 & 29 January 2023, 4 & 5 February 2023
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Admission: $20.00 per pax; purchase tickets via Peatix from 6 January 2023 onwards.

Parts of the tour will be conducted in English and Mandarin vice versa.

The Lunar New Year is a time of family reunion and festive cheer celebrated by Chinese and other Asian communities. Other than celebrating with family and friends, many Chinese also make it a point to visit temples during CNY (Chinese New Year), arguably the most important traditional festival and holiday for the Chinese.

Join us as we explore local temples during the CNY period to have a peek at how they and their devotees celebrate the New Year. We will have the opportunity to hear from temple reps who will enlighten us on customs associates with specific temples and dialect groups.

Each tour includes visits to two different temples:
- 28 Jan – Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee (沙冈万山福德祠) & Thian Hock Keng (天福宫)
- 29 Jan – Qi Tian Gong (齐天宫) & Thian Hock Keng (天福宫)
- 4 Feb – Poh Chung Tian Chor Sian Tong (普忠殿助善堂) & Toa Payoh Seu Teck Sean Tong (大芭窑修德善堂)    
- 5 February – Hong San See (凤山寺) & Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee (沙冈万山福德祠)

Balestier Heritage Food Trail

Date: 4 February 2023
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am (English), 11.30am – 12.30pm (Mandarin)
Admission: $12 per pax; purchase tickets via Peatix from 6 January 2023 onwards.

Go on a gastronomic journey around Balestier with our ever-popular Balestier Heritage Food Trail! Delve into the architectural and cultural development of Balestier as you visit and sample bites from heritage shops such as Lam Yeo Coffee Powder Factory and Sweetlands Confectionary and Bakery and discover the rich food history behind these places.

Permanent Galleries Guided Tour

Date: 4 & 5 February 2023
Time: 2.30pm – 3.30pm (Chinese), 3pm – 4pm (English)
Admission: Free; limited spaces available

Join us for a guided tour of Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall and hear the stories behind this century-old villa that trace Dr Sun Yat Sen’s revolutionary activities in Southeast Asia. Gain valuable insights on the impact of the 1911 Revolution on Singapore, as well as Singapore’s contributions to the Revolution.