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Pongal (The Harvest Festival) is celebrated in January each year. This festival has its origins in South India where farming is a major activity. Pongal is the celebration of a good harvest. In modern Singapore, Pongal festival is also celebrated as the commencement of the auspicious Tamil Month of Thai. Pongal is ever popular here in Singapore as it is a joyous festive which represents the tradition of giving thanks for all good things.

Pongal is celebrated over four days. On the first day, Bhogi, old clothes and things are discarded making the beginning of a new life.

Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, is a time for rejoicing and renewal. Hindus all over the world celebrate the triumph of good over evil and many homes light up little lamps to usher in light and good fortune during this festival. Deepavali Festival falls on 17 October 2009.

This year’s Deepavali street décor is in stunning shades of purple and pink, giving Little India a charming royal feel. Thousands of twinkling lights have been put up on the festive street decorations lining Little India this Deepavali to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Singapore celebrates its cultural diversity from August to October this year with the triple festivities of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Deepavali. As one city celebrating three different cultural festivals, Singapore’s ethnic enclaves will come live with dazzling street lights and decorations, festive bazaars, cultural performances and celebratory events.

The Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebrations at Geylang Serai (15 Aug – 26 Sep) look set to be equally spectacular too. The streets will be brightly lit and decorated along a batik and kampong roof theme.

Drumming up cheer this year-end festive season will be the myriad performances, shopping deals and celebratory events that are lined up for Christmas in the Tropics 2008, to be held from 15 November 2008 to 2 January 2009.