The world’s first wildlife park built for visits at night, the Night Safari is not like any ordinary zoo illuminated by the night or a modern version of nocturnal houses found in many zoos around the globe. Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, guests are able to view over 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitats.

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The night Keeper and his pet

The Spotted Hyena, the largest Heyna in the world

The Long-Tailed Porcupine

Hippo

Night Safari Stage show

Otter teaching recycle waste

The Lantern Festival, which occurs on the 15th day of the First Month of the Chinese Year, marks the end of the New Year’s Holidays. In 2009, it falls on February 9. In Singapore, it was celebrated under a rather low key event as compared to Taiwan and China. The following photos were captured on9 Feb 2009 at the oldest Temple in Singapore.

Lanterns are everywhere. A most interesting tradition is the posting of riddles called ‘Lantern Riddles.’ Riddles are written on pieces of paper and posted on lanterns or wall. Any one solving the riddle is awarded a prize.

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Lion Dance

Lantern at Yuan Xiao Jie

Lantern Festival Yuan Xiao Jie

City Alive! is the biggest and funkiest street dance party in Singapore, where party revellers can expect a night of adrenaline rush as they witness the city coming alive with the transformation of the street at the City Hall Front (one of the Singapore’s iconic building) into a mega dance floor.

City Alive! promises a stellar line up of renowned international female DJs from United Kingdom and Japan and a top local DJ, a battle for street dance supremacy and live performances such as Street Percussion and roving acts. Party revellers can also dance alongside or take memorable photos with party mascots and enjoy great food and drinks.

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Singapore Streets Party

Singapore Streets Party at City Hall

The Part Goers

Streets Party renowned international female DJs from United Kingdom

Singapore Streets Party having fun

The Parade Chingay ended with a spectacular series of fireworks at the City Hall.

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Fireworks at Singapore Chingay 2009 Finale

Spectacular closing of Singapore Chingay 2009

13 Floats with 4000 performers from 40 local organisations,

4 local international communities and cultural groups from 8 countries.

* “Wonderland” is the first time an overarching artistic theme will guide the creation of floats and presentation contingents, retaining a strong Singapore flavour;

* Many renowned, professional and “folk” personalities coming forward to make Chingay Parade Singapore 2009 a major difference!

* Together with all participating organisations and performing groups, the People’s Association aims offer audiences the best floats and the most colourful and visually impactful contingents in Chingay history.

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Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

Candid moments of Singapore Chingay

The highly acclaimed No 1 China Dragon, Tong Liang Fire Dragon (Zhong-qing, China) performed at the Chingay as part of the Chingay Grand Opening. The facade that shows here is the City Hall of Singapore where they staged their show.

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China Dragon, Tong Liang Fire Dragon (Zhong-qing, China)

China Dragon, Tong Liang Fire Dragon (Zhong-qing, China)

China Dragon, Tong Liang Fire Dragon (Zhong-qing, China)