LocationSingapore state, Southeast Asia.
Dialling code65; but note no city code, just eight digits to follow, always beginning with ‘6’.
Population4.35 million (including permanent residents and foreign workers).
Time zoneGMT + 8.
Electricity220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs, or two-pin with adapter.
Average January temperatures26ºC (79ºF).
Average July temperatures27°C (81°F).
Annual rainfall2,415mm (95 inches);
rainy season Nov-Jan.
Cost of Living:1 Singapore Dollar (S$1) = £0.334; US$0.66; C$0.76; A$0.80; €0.49Currency conversion rates as of April 2007Special Events:Ponggol, Jan, Hindu Harvest Festival, 4-day celebrations in all Hindu temples, various locations
Lunar New Year Light-Up, mid-Jan/early Feb, colorful displays lasting several weeks to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Chinatown and various locations
Chinese New Year, late Jan/early Feb, parades, performances and temple worshipping, Chinatown and various locations
Thaipusam, late Jan/early Feb, 1-day Hindu festival honoring Subramaniam, with colorful parade from Sri Perumal Temple to Sri Thandayuthapani Temple
Sentosa Flowers, Feb, family-friendly flower fest, Sentosa Island
Huayi - Chinese Festival of the Arts,
Feb/Mar, dance, opera and arts from local and international groups, Esplanade
Singapore International Festival for Children, Mar, 2-week festival of music and entertainment, various locations
MOSAIC Music Festival,
Mar, jazz and blues, Esplanade (website:
www.mosaicmusicfestival.com)
Singapore International Comedy Festival, mid-late Mar, 2-week comedy festival, various venues
Singapore Fashion Festival, Mar-early Apr, 2-weeks late, various venues, especially shopping malls (website:
www.singaporefashionfestival.com.sg)
Qing Ming Festival, early Apr, Chinese community gives thanks to the ancestors, various locations
Singapore International Film Festival, mid-Apr, 2-week film festival (website:
www.filmfest.org.sg)
Singapore Rugby Sevens, Apr, National Stadium (website:
www.sru.org.sg)
Vesak Day, May, commemorating Lord Buddha’s entry into Nirvana, all Buddhist temples
Singapore Airlines International Cup, mid-May, world’s richest horse race, Turf Club (website:
www.turfclub.com.sg)
Singapore Arts Festival, May-Jun, 4-week festival of international dance, music and drama, various locations (website:
www.singaporeartsfest.com)
Great Singapore Sale, late May-Jul, 8-week shopping bonanza, Orchard Road and various locations (website:
www.greatsingaporesale.com.sg)
Starlight Cinema Festival, from mid-June, month-long season of outdoor screenings, Fort Canning Green (website;
www.starlightcinema.com)
Singapore Dragon Boat Festival, mid/late Jun, 2-day dragon boat racing commemorating the search for Chinese poet and patriot, Qu Yuan, Bedok Reservoir (website:
www.sdba.org.sg)
Singapore Food Festival, Jul, 4-week festival, various locations (website:
www.singaporefoodfestival.com.sg)
International Piano Festival, Jul, Victoria Concert Hall (website:
www.pianofestival.com.sg)
Festival of the Hungry Ghost, Aug, month-long Taoist festival, with street banquets and operas, various locations
National Day Celebrations, 9 Aug, parade, National Stadium, Marina Bay and various locations (website:
www.ndp.org.sg)
WOMAD Singapore, late Aug-early Sep, festival with international performers, Fort Canning Park (website:
www.womadsingapore.com)
Mid-Autumn Festival, Sep, also known as Mooncake Festival,
week-long celebrations during
the year’s fullest moon, Chinatown and various locations
Birthday of the Monkey God, late Sep/Oct, procession, Temple of the Monkey God, Seng Poh Road
Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Sep
/Oct, images of the nine gods paraded in sedan chairs, Nine Emperor Gods Temple
Deepavali Light-Up, early Oct/Nov, Festival of Lights
, annual celebration features a 3-week festival, Little India
Hari Raya Light-Up, Oct/Nov (9/10 days earlier every year), Muslim families celebrate Hari Raya Puasa, the end of Ramadan, Geylang Serai
Christmas Light-Up, mid Nov-Dec, festive lights for Christmas throughout the city
Hari Raya Haji, celebrating the return of pilgrims from Mecca, Nov/Dec (9/10 days earlier each year), various locations
Singapore International Marathon, early Dec, starts at Esplanade (website:
www.singaporemarathon.com)
New Year’s Eve, 31 Dec, countdown party, Suntec City
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