One of the many performance in the Chingay Parade

                     (Photo courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board)

There is also the M1 Fringe Festival (13 – 24 January 2010), a showcase of cutting-edge arts. And if that is not enough, the Huayi-Chinese Festival of Arts (19 – 28 February 2010), and event which unites all overseas Chinese with a vibrant extravaganza that celebrates the talents and diversity from Singapore and the region. Expect 10 exciting days of cutting-edge theatre, music, dance, visual arts and movie. Something not to be missed!

“Eternity by Fuchsia Lane” (26 January 2010 – 13 February 2010). Inspired by architecture and Peranakan beading and embroidery, this is the World’s first bridal and art fashion showcasing local designers Justin Lee and Susan Ong’s creations. Presented by Ou Cheong Jewellery, the showcase is held at ION Orchard Art Gallery.
 
Other exciting events to look forward to are:

• AMIT Live First World Tour (29 – 30 January 2010)

          A concert by popular artiste A*mei at the Singapore Indoor Stadium

•  Puccini’s “La Boheme” (29 – 30 January 2010 & 1 – 3 February 2010)
  
  For film buffs, “Next Reel International Film Festival” is from 31 January 2010 – 4 February 2010. This event is organised by New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. It is only held once every 2 years.