Lunar New Year Celebrations in Chinatown, Singapore, is a regular annual affair. 
On our calendar, 2 days are marked as public holidays for the celebrations.  
6th Feb 2008 was the Eve of the First Day of celebrations, a day when all Chinese try to get home for a reunion dinner with their families.  Unofficially, the festivities would continue for another 2 weeks with a lot of visiting and feasting.  

Firecrackers were banned in Singapore since 1972. Last night was a special occasion. Fireworks and firecrackers were lighted to make a boisterous welcome for the year of the Rat. Confetti canons were fired onto the thousands that gathered to watch the special event and performance by local TV artistes.  Those who stayed home watched the event and countdown together live on TV. 

Here’s wishing you a Happy and Properous Chinese New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai.
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