Festival Walk (Mid-Autumn) – Celebrations (同欢) @Gardens by the Bay (2024 0914)
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Date & Time: Wed, 4 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep 2024 / 6.00pm - 10.00pm daily
Location: Dragonfly Lake, The Meadow, Golden Garden & Supertree Grove
Getting There:
MRT Bayfront Station (CE1/DT16) Exit B
Celebrations
Designed by local art illustrator – Mr Lee Kow Fong(阿果), this display draws inspiration from the rising moon and water elements of the Dragonfly Lake. Combined with nostalgic Mid-Autumn elements, spot whimsical scenes of celebrations during this festival.
Location: Dragonfly Lake, Bayfront MRT
Bubbles Bliss
Childhood memories of playing with bubbles evoke the feeling of warmth and nostalgia, reminding us of joyful family moments.
Bubbles playtime: 8.15pm and 9.15pm nightly.
Colourful Blossoms
Inspired by the Chinese phrase “花攒锦聚” (huā cuán jǐn jù), which means a colourful and prosperous scene, the Supertree Grove is decorated with a floral arch made up of more than 20 lantern peonies. Revered as the “king of flowers” in Chinese culture, the peony symbolises wealth, honour, love and prosperity.
Location: Supertree Grove
Flower Carpet
Set against the backdrop of the Supertrees is a brand-new Flower Carpet with a strong local flavour, featuring Singapore’s iconic dragon playground and national flower Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim. Join us in celebrating the creativity that brought this community masterpiece to life.
Location: Supertree Grove
Joyful Childhood Memories: Folk Games from Korea
Celebrate Korea’s vibrant heritage through three iconic children’s folk games – Dak-ssaum (닭싸움, Cockfighting), Jegichagi (제기차기, Kick the Jegi) and Kkamak-Japgi (까막잡기, Hide and Seek) crafted from traditional Korean paper, Hanji.
Location: Supertree Grove
Dragon Playground
Designed by local designers in the early days, local cultures and identities were incorporated into the designs of these playgrounds such as the Dragon – a mythical creature commonly seen in Asian legends and folklore.
Supertree Grove
Vertical Mid-Autumn
"Vertical Mid-Autumn” refers to a unique way of displaying lanterns where each household would tie various decorated lanterns to the bamboo poles and erect several feet high, heightening the festive atmosphere.
Location: Supertree Grove
Colonnade of Lights
The Colonnade of Lights is a vibrant showcase of 1,000 beautiful paper lanterns created by the community. Get up close with these colourful lanterns, designed and hand-painted by people from various walks of life as you enjoy a stroll along the Colonnade.
Location: Colonnade
The Shophouse
Inspired by Singapore’s shophouses, these iconic buildings with narrow frontages and covered walkways symbolise local heritage.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Kiddo and friends, reminiscing the good old days of growing up.
Location: Golden Garden
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