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A noisy welcome to Ox Year

S'poreans and tourists packed Chinatown to celebrate a noisy welcome to the Year of the Ox.

<cite class="auth">Channel NewsAsia - Monday, January 26

</cite>SINGAPORE: Some 200,000 people gathered in Chinatown on Sunday night to usher in the Lunar New Year.

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</noscript>The theme — "Hope and Happiness" — a reflection of the current economic times and to galvanise Singaporeans to maintain optimism amid the downturn. The thousands of Singaporeans and tourists who were in Chinatown to soak in the festive atmosphere got their hands on last—minute bargains from the more than 580 stalls selling New Year goodies such as ’waxed’ duck, cookies, flowers, handicraft and decorative novelties.

This was the largest collection of stalls ever for Chinatown’s New Year festivities. "The sale must be very brisk, not forgetting that we had three weeks of wonderful weather without rain. I spoke to some of the retailers. They said they’re doing well compared to last year, if not better. Given the downturn, the retailers are quite innovative, and they start to slash prices and give good discounts. So I think the business should be good," said David Ong, chairman of Chinatown Chinese New Year Celebrations 2009.

For those who dared brave the crowds, there was a host of activities to keep them entertained — from cultural performances to stage shows by MediaCorp celebrities. Ringing in the Lunar New Year with a bang were 128 strands of firecrackers, and the night burst into vibrant colours as fireworks shot threw the skies at the stroke of midnight. — CNA /ls

 

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