Chinatown Singapore ushers in the Year of the Horse with the inaugural Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market (马上兴旺 · 牛车水新春市集), a nine-day celebration organised by the Chinatown Business Association (CBA).

Taking place from 24 January to 1 February 2026 (10am to 9pm daily), the CNY Festive Market marks the first time Chinese New Year festivities are being held along the newly rejuvenated Smith Street. The precinct will come alive as a vibrant hub for cultural experiences, festive shopping and family-friendly entertainment in the heart of Chinatown Singapore.

A Celebration of Tradition with a Local Touch

Rooted in tradition and shaped by local culture, the CNY Festive market brings Chinese New Year customs to life through engaging stage performances and hands-on workshops. Beyond watching the festivities unfold, visitors are invited to participate and create meaningful Lunar New Year moments of their own. While selected workshops are ticketed, all performances and walkabout activities are free for the public.

Led by celebrated local poet and calligrapher Mr Guo Shu Ming (郭书明先生), also known as Nan Shan Zi (南山子), the calligraphy workshop offers participants a chance to experience calligraphy as a living art form that bridges heritage and contemporary Singaporean identity. Known for blending classical techniques with local references, Mr Guo often weaves his own poems into his works – drawing inspiration from everyday life, from hawker favourites like bak chor mee to familiar Singaporean scenes.

Adding to the festive energy are lion dance performances and workshops conducted by established troupes, including Tian Eng (天鷹). Through guided, hands-on sessions, children and youths will be introduced to the movements, rhythms and cultural significance behind this iconic Chinese New Year tradition.

Festive Walkabouts and Family Fun

Enhancing Smith Street’s celebratory atmosphere, the beloved God of Fortune (财神爷) will make walkabout appearances on selected weekends, delighting visitors with cheerful interactions while distributing blessings to usher in good luck and prosperity for the New Year.

“We are delighted to launch the inaugural Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market, bringing the community together to celebrate tradition, culture and festivities right in the heart of Chinatown,” said Ms Lim Yick Suan (林玉璇), Executive Director (执行董事) of Chinatown Business Association (CBA) (牛车水商联会). “This CNY market marks a new chapter for the newly rejuvenated area, transforming it into a lively destination where locals and visitors can create memorable Lunar New Year experiences together.”

Festive Shopping and Local Flavours

Complementing the cultural festivities is a curated line-up of local and lifestyle brands offering festive treats and gifts. Participating brands include Starbucks, Boon Tong Kee, Tong Heng Delicacies, Spring Court, and Elegance of Nanyang, inviting visitors to browse, shop and savour local flavours while soaking in the festive spirit along Smith Street.

“Being part of the Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market is a wonderful opportunity to share our festive offerings and celebrate the season with visitors in a lively, family-friendly setting,” said Yu Guangning (于广宁), owner of Elegancy of Nanyang (衣韵南洋). “We’re proud to be part of an initiative that celebrates local culture and brings the community together through food and meaningful traditions.”

The Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Marketoffers a warm and welcoming Lunar New Year experience for visitors of all ages – bringing together cultural traditions, interactive workshops, lively performances and festive shopping within one of Singapore’s most iconic heritage precincts.

About Chinatown Business Association

Chinatown Business Association (CBA) was set up by a group of passionate Chinatown stakeholders drawn from a cross-section of business leaders, grassroots leaders, Chinese clan associations, hoteliers, hawkers, retailers, and more. CBA is a non-profit organisation serving and promoting the business and community interests of stakeholders in Chinatown. For more information, please visit chinatown.sg.

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欢庆首届新加坡牛车水焕新Smith Street新春市集

新加坡牛车水迎来马年，举办首届 Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market (马上兴旺 · 牛车水新春市集)，这是一场由 Chinatown Business Association (CBA) 组织的为期九天的庆祝活动。

此次新春市集将于 2026年1月24日至2月1日 每天上午10点至晚上9点举行，标志着中国新年庆典首次在新近焕然一新的 Smith Street 举行。整个街区将变身为一个充满活力的文化体验中心、节日购物天堂以及适合家庭的娱乐聚点，成为新加坡牛车水的核心热闹地带。

传统庆典与本地特色

植根于传统并融合本地文化，新春市集通过丰富多彩的舞台表演和动手工作坊，将中国新年习俗生动呈现。除了观赏精彩的庆典活动外，访客还可以亲身参与，创造属于自己的有意义的新春时刻。部分工作坊需购票，但所有表演和街区互动活动对公众免费开放。

由知名本地诗人及书法家 Mr Guo Shu Ming (郭书明先生)，又名 Nan Shan Zi (南山子) 主持的书法工作坊，将让参与者体验书法这一桥接传统与现代新加坡身份的活艺术形式。郭先生以将传统技法与本地元素融合著称，他经常将自己的诗作融入作品中，从日常生活中汲取灵感，包括如肉脞面等小贩美食及熟悉的新加坡景象。

为增添节日气氛，还有由知名舞狮团队 Tian Eng (天鹰) 等带来的舞狮表演及工作坊。通过指导性的互动课程，儿童及青少年将了解这一中国新年标志性传统背后的动作、节奏及文化意义。

节日巡游与家庭乐趣

为了让 Smith Street 更加热闹，备受喜爱的 God of Fortune (财神爷) 将在部分周末进行街区巡游，与访客互动，分发新年祝福，为新的一年带来好运与繁荣。

“我们非常高兴能推出首届 Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market，将社区聚集在一起，在牛车水的核心地带庆祝传统、文化与节庆活动，” Ms Lim Yick Suan (林玉璇)，Chinatown Business Association (CBA) 执行董事 (Executive Director) 表示。“此次新春市集也为焕新后的街区开启了新篇章，将其打造成为一个充满活力的目的地，让本地居民和游客共同创造难忘的新年体验。”

节日购物与本地美味

与文化庆典相辅相成的是精选本地及生活方式品牌，提供节日美食与礼品。参与品牌包括 Starbucks, Boon Tong Kee, Tong Heng Delicacies, Spring Court, Elegance of Nanyang，邀请访客在 Smith Street 感受节日气氛的同时，浏览、选购并品尝本地美味。

“参与 Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market 是一个绝佳机会，让我们在热闹、适合家庭的环境中与访客分享我们的节日产品并共同庆祝这一季节，” Yu Guangning (于广宁)，Elegancy of Nanyang (衣韵南洋) 业主表示。“我们为能够参与这一庆祝本地文化并通过美食及有意义的传统将社区凝聚在一起的活动而感到自豪。”

首届 Heng Ong Huat @ Chinatown Smith Street CNY Festive Market 为各年龄层访客提供温暖且充满节日气息的新春体验——在新加坡最具标志性的历史街区之一，将文化传统、互动工作坊、精彩表演及节日购物融为一体。

关于 Chinatown Business Association

Chinatown Business Association (CBA) 由一群热心的牛车水利益相关者成立，成员涵盖企业领袖、基层领导、华族宗亲会、酒店业者、小贩、零售商等各界人士。CBA 是一个非盈利组织，旨在服务并促进牛车水各利益相关方的商业及社区利益。如需更多信息，请访问 chinatown.sg。