Welcome to the Mid Autumn Festival - Lantern Walking Tour @ Telok Ayer!
Do you know Mid Autumn Festival is actually a festival feared by the Chinese too?
Mid-Autumn Festival, IS also commonly known as the Lantern Festival. It is celebrated around the world by many Chinese, and now even the non - Chinese. Yet, do you know why is it call the Mid - Autumn Festival?
Unknown to many, Mid - Autumn is a time for family reunion, friends gathering, celebrations and thanksgiving. As much as it is a joyous occasion, it is a festival that used ot be feared!
Traditionally, Mid Autum Festival is one of the 8 main Chinese Festivals. On this day, the Chinese not only moongazed but also worshipped to the belief of the Moon Goddess. As we past by the famous Yueh Hai Ching Temple, hear personal stories about Love Deity who is believed to be responsible for all fate and marriages on this world and how this Festival used to be a "lover" festival too.
So as the night fall upon, let us gather together with family and friends, and bringing back the days of the yesteryears as we carry a traditional lantern strolling down the historical site of Telok Ayer (Chinatown) to Singapore River. Along the way understand more about the stories of Mid Autumn Festival and the folk religious practices revolving them. You can either bring your own lantern or allow us to provide one for you! Best if you have your own hand made lantern!
Mid Autum is not complete without having lantern riddles. Along the way, challenge yourselves to some of these riddles as our guide share them with you!
Embark on this Cultural and Heritage Tour as we learn more about this festival and its cultural practices. At the same time. enjoy the festive vibes with the beautiful skyline as our backdrop. If we are in luck, we get to "moon - gaze" together as one!
