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Discover Our Neighbourhood Gems & Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with PAssionArts

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🌕  This Mid-Autumn Festival, the heartlands will glow with creativity as PAssionArts Festival 2025 transforms neighbourhoods into vibrant, resident-led celebrations. Across Singapore, families, friends, and neighbours can come together to create art, share stories, and enjoy performances that reflect the warmth of community life.


Admiralty PAssionArts Festival

Admiralty: A Blooming Vase of Community Spirit

At Admiralty, residents are building a 3-metre-tall porcelain-inspired vase installation, decorated with handcrafted blooms made by the community itself. Guided by the Admiralty Community Arts and Culture Club volunteers, families can roll up their sleeves to craft flowers and add them to this striking centrepiece.

Beyond the vase, there’s plenty for all ages, from origami flower-making and henna art to DIY lanterns and colouring activities. It’s a celebration where art becomes a shared memory, reflecting the stories and spirit of the neighbourhood.

Admiralty PAssionArts Festival
📍 Vista Park, 583 Woodlands Drive 16, Singapore 730580
📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025 
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Kampong Glam PAssionArts Festival

Kampong Glam: Heritage Meets Creativity

Over at Kampong Glam, Zhongshan Park will be transformed into a bustling festival village. Here, tradition blends with modern creativity — think batik painting inspired by the Dragon Playground, tote bag painting with orchid motifs, and whimsical 3D cover books featuring chilli crab, satay, and ketupat.

The night will be filled with magic: solve lantern riddles, catch a face-changing performance, or listen to the enchanting retelling of Chang’e and Hou Yi’s timeless tale. Resident buskers will also bring heartwarming tunes to the celebration.

Kampong Glam PAssionArts Festival
📍 Zhongshan Park, Balestier Road
📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Paya Lebar PAssionArts Festival

More Mid-Autumn Magic Around the Island

Paya Lebar – Crochet, paper quilling, shrink art, and badge-making booths alongside children’s stage performances, percussion showcases, a lantern trail, bouncy castle, and goodie bags.

📍 Paya Lebar Kovan CC
📅 27 Sep 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Ulu Pandan PAssionArts Festival

Ulu Pandan – Potpourri sachets, DIY ornaments, hare magnets, and lantern making, plus a multicultural line-up of music, puppet ventriloquism, and face-changing acts.

📍 Blk 7A Ghim Moh Road Pavilion
📅 27 Sep 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Canberra PAssionArts Festival

Canberra – Lantern painting, rabbit clay figurines, glow-in-the-dark moon art, and Chinese calligraphy. Stage highlights include a LED drum performance, elderly storytelling, and a Guzheng ensemble.

📍 Canberra CC
📅  27 Sep 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Taken at last year's Canberra CC's PAssionArts MidAutumn Festival Event.

A Festival for SG60: Our Neighbourhood Gems

Running from July to September 2025, PAssionArts Festival has spanned over 60 neighbourhoods across Singapore. This year’s theme, “Our Neighbourhood Gems”, invites residents to transform familiar spaces from void decks to playgrounds into living galleries of shared memories.

As Singapore celebrates SG60, these heartland festivals remind us how far we’ve come together, weaving past, present, and future into art made by the people, for the people.

So this Mid-Autumn, step into your neighbourhood and let the lanterns, laughter, and local stories light up your evening. Wishing you and your family a warm and joyous festival!

 

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Celebrate MidAutumn Festival 2025 at SCCCI with Wan Qing Yuan: Lanterns, Live Music & Local Artisans

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Every year, visiting Wan Qing Yuan is a must for me to catch the Mid-Autumn Festival light-ups and snap plenty of festive photos. Although the Memorial Hall is currently closed for restoration, there’s no need to worry—the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) is hosting this year’s festival, so you can still experience the magic of Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 with Wan Qing Yuan – Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (SYSNMH). The celebrations have moved to SCCCI, offering a weekend packed with festive activities, live performances, interactive exhibitions, and immersive displays. Plus, it’s a rare chance to explore this historic City Hall building, which isn’t usually open to the public. Let me tell you—it’s just as stunning inside as it is outside, and of course, I couldn’t resist taking a few keepsake photos!

Guppy Glow: Lights of Harmony – Outdoor Lantern Installation

Dates: 22 September – 9 October 2025
Time: 10am – 6pm daily (Extended hours 27 & 28 Sep until 9pm)
Venue: SCCCI Level 1 Outdoor Landscape

Celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday and the Mid-Autumn Festival with Guppy Glow: Lights of Harmony, a mesmerizing outdoor lantern installation inspired by the colorful and lively guppy fish. Symbolizing vibrancy, adaptability, and unity, the installation reflects Singapore’s multicultural spirit and dynamic journey over six decades.

Complemented by SCCCI’s colorful lantern decorations, this interactive display is perfect for festive photo opportunities.

Mid-Autumn Creative Marketplace (Curated by Adamsapple)

Dates: 27 & 28 September 2025
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Venue: SCCCI Level 1

Discover unique handmade creations from local artisans, including:

  • 9tails – Japanese-inspired haori that blends fashion with art.

  • Gogives – Handcrafted crochet toys made by women artisans from 100% cotton.


  • Shiawase Books – Chinese-language storybooks for readers of all ages.

  • Tsutsumi (つつみ) – Sustainable fabric wraps and reusable carriers promoting eco-conscious living.

This marketplace celebrates local talent and heritage while offering one-of-a-kind gifts for Mid-Autumn.

Live Performances

Moonlit Melodies, Heartfelt Harmonies

Dates: 27 & 28 September 2025
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm, 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: SCCCI Level 1 Outdoor Landscape

Enjoy a range of live music performances by Singaporean talents:

Celestial Melodies and Motion – Chinese Music & Dance

Dates: 27 & 28 September 2025
Time: 6.30pm – 7pm
Venue: SCCCI Level 1 Outdoor Landscape

Experience traditional Chinese music and dance performed by Gildon & Ensemble and Wu Juan. Highlights include a music-dance piece inspired by the ancient pipa classic The Moon High Above and the legendary Moon Palace tale.

Family-Friendly Activities

  • Lantern Riddles Guessing (Riddle Association Singapore) – Solve traditional riddles and win Wan Qing Yuan merchandise.

  • Storytelling Sessions – Tales of Mid-Autumn in Mandarin (27 Sep) and English (28 Sep).

  • Miniature Fish Lanterns Display (@grannycat_studio) – Watch live painting demonstrations of handcrafted lanterns.

  • Drop-in Craft Stations – Create your own fish lanterns and mooncake carriers.

  • Mid-Autumn Mini Games – Interactive booths exploring festival traditions.


  • Hanfu Rental Booth (Murong Hanfu) – Rent or purchase elegant traditional Hanfu costumes.

  • Teochew Mooncake Sampling (Thye Moh Chan) – Taste traditional mooncakes crafted since 1943.

  • Tea Sampling (Camellia Tea Bar) – Enjoy premium Wuyi Oolong tea experiences.

  • Activity Booklet Giveaway – Fun activities featuring the legend of Chang’e, perfect for kids.

  • SG60 Tote Bag Giveaway – Commemorative bags to collect festival goodies.


Displays & Exhibitions

  • Mid-Autumn Festival: A Taste of Reunion – Learn about Singapore’s artisanal mooncakes and festive traditions.

  • Wan Qing Yuan: A Journey Through History and Heritage – Explore the historic significance of Wan Qing Yuan and Balestier precinct.

  • SCCCI Chinese Business Culture Hub Exhibition – Discover century-old artefacts and the spirit of Chinese entrepreneurship. For stamp collectors, there's a special satmp rally postcard for you to collect too!


  • At the Chinese Restaurants: Memories and Traditions Display – Celebrate the legacy of Chinese culinary culture in Singapore.

For full event details, programme updates, and more, visit:

Event Dates: 27 & 28 September 2025
Location: SCCCI, 47 Hill Street, Singapore
Admission: Free


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Chinese and Japanese Gardens Reopen with New Life at Jurong Lake Gardens

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After five years of careful renovation, Singapore’s beloved Chinese and Japanese Gardens have finally reopened to the public on 8 September, marking a milestone in the transformation of Jurong Lake Gardens into a vibrant national park in the heartlands.

The restoration has been a community-driven effort. More than 14,000 public suggestions were considered by the National Parks Board (NParks), shaping the design and features of these historic gardens that first opened in the mid-1970s. Together with the modern Lakeside Garden, completed in 2019, they form the 90-hectare Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore’s first national garden outside the city centre. Since 2019, Lakeside Garden alone has already welcomed 25 million visitors.

At the reopening ceremony, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong unveiled a commemorative plaque and planted a Syzygium aqueum tree. Reflecting on Jurong’s early days as swamp and jungle, he described the gardens as a “people’s garden - for the people, by the people,” where everyone has a stake and a welcome place.



Restoring Icons and Creating New Experiences

Visitors entering through the White Rainbow Bridge are greeted by the familiar Grand Arch, which has been opened up to frame sweeping views of the gardens. Behind it, a new gallery shares the story of Jurong Lake Gardens’ evolution, while a restaurant offers a refreshing pit stop.

The Chinese Garden retains its heritage icons, including the towering Cloud Pagoda, the serene Twin Pagodas, and the Suzhou-style Bonsai Garden. New features such as the Pagoda Plaza, Cascading Creek, and Water Wall Court breathe new life into the space. 

At the same time, the Edible Garden demonstrates how everyday plants, such as pumpkins, luffas, and eggplants, can thrive in community plots.

Across the Moonrise Bridge, the Japanese Garden has also undergone a sensitive renewal. A teahouse and Guest Pavilion beside a tranquil pond evoke traditional Japanese parks, while the new Guesthouse - built with mass-engineered timber for natural cooling accommodates large gatherings. 

The Water Lily Garden, home to Singapore’s largest collection of water lilies, and the Sunken Garden, a green-walled valley that glows with light and mist effects at night, invite visitors into a lush, immersive landscape.

Blending Heritage with Sustainability

The rejuvenation project balanced innovation with conservation. Lead architect Madam Wo Mei Lan of Liu & Wo Architects explained that preserving memories was essential. Instead of tearing everything down, the design integrates modern, eco-friendly practices with long-standing landmarks. NParks has also introduced greater biodiversity, supported by volunteers who helped plant flowering species and nurture horticultural practices within the gardens.

Ms Kartini Omar, group director of Jurong Lake Gardens at NParks, noted that the renewed spaces reflect a vision for the future - parks that are ecologically, socially, and climate-resilient.

Visitor Information

The Chinese and Japanese Gardens are open daily from 6am to 10pm, with free entry. While cycling is not permitted inside the two gardens, bicycles are welcome along the surrounding park connectors. Dogs are also allowed, provided they are leashed.

Getting there is convenient. The Chinese Garden MRT station on the East-West Line brings you to the east entrance of the gardens within minutes, while buses to the Singapore Science Centre stop are closer to the Japanese Garden entrance. The nearby Lakeside MRT station is another option if you wish to start your visit at the Lakeside Garden.


Upcoming Celebrations

To mark the reopening, Jurong Lake Gardens will host its largest-ever Lights by the Lake Festival from 8 to 22 September. Visitors can look forward to over 300 handcrafted lanterns, live music, cultural performances, film screenings, and the popular NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra®. It’s a timely celebration of heritage, culture, and community spirit against the backdrop of Singapore’s newest national garden.


Whether you’re seeking a peaceful stroll through historic pagodas, a family outing to discover edible plants, or a chance to admire Japan-inspired landscapes, the revitalised Chinese and Japanese Gardens promise a fresh yet familiar experience that honours the past while looking ahead to the future.


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