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| The Geyland Serai Hari Raya Light-Up 2008 |
The Geyland Serai Hari Raya Light-Up 2008This year, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebrations kick off the One City Three Festivals campaign at the end of August by offering a cultural buffet of events and festivities at both Geylang Serai and Kampong Glam. The celebrations at Geylang Serai, where local Malay Muslims congregate during the festive period, are organised by Majlis Pusat (Central Council of Malay Cultural Organisations Singapore). The Hari Raya Light-Up at Geylang Serai will feature a very charming batik and kampong roof theme, fusing nostalgic and traditional aesthetics with the bright lights, arches and set-pieces that decorate the streets. There will also be hundreds of stalls selling food, apparel, trinkets, decorative items for the house, and other items related to the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. More than 800 stalls erected at open space surrounding Geylang Serai area. Over here you will find shops selling traditional Malay food, wares, handicrafts, textiles, costumes, headgears, paintings and flowers. This is the best place for bargains and reasonable price tags. Affectionately known to locals as the “Hari Raya Bazaar”, this carnival is organized as part of the Hari Raya celebrations. Soaking up the festive atmosphere is best done at night because of its dazzling light-up, not to mention being in the company of the locals whose mission for the night is summed up in just two words: shop and eat! The choices are endless. Commenting on the Hari Raya celebrations at Geylang Serai, Mr Zulkifli Mohammed, President of Majlis Pusat said, "We are very delighted at the prospect of organising the light-up once again in Geylang Serai. Every year, we cherish the opportunity to create the festive mood by putting in our very best efforts to make each event better than the last, and we hope that an even bigger crowd will visit Geylang Serai to celebrate the Ramadan spirit this year. The collaboration with various grassroots organisations, neighbouring shopkeepers, merchant associations and sponsors reflect the optimism and excitement that all the stakeholders have on this traditional Hari Raya festive event at Geylang Serai."
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a significant Muslim celebration that marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period and a time for abstinence, reflection and worship. Leading up to Hari Raya, Kampong Glam and Geylang Serai will be adorned with multi-hued street lights, festive bazaars and food stalls offering traditional Malay food, handicraft, clothes and accessories. The light-up at Kampong Glam is from 24 August to 5 October, and the light-up at Geylang Serai is from 30 August to 12 October. Getting There:
At SIMS AVE EAST Edited and Photography by Eugene Tang. All Rights Reserved. More stories in this category Newer: Mid-Autumn Festival 2008 |
