Celebrate Lunar New Year with the Wan Qing Festival of Spring 2026 at Lot One Shoppers’ Mall! Join us to celebrate the spring festival with an exciting line-up of programmes and activities for all ages in this season of renewal and prosperity.
Welcoming the Year of the Horse and inspired by the Chinese mytho-historical literature, The Tale of King Mu, Son of Heaven, this year’s festival theme brings to life the eight legendary horses he rode, their names recorded in Records of Gleanings (Shí Yí Jì), each a symbol of extraordinary spirit and motion. From 绝地 (Jué Dì), whose hooves never touched the ground, 奔霄 (Bēn Xiāo), who could travel ten thousand miles overnight, and 逾辉 (Yú Huī), whose radiant coat shone brilliantly, to 超光 (Chāo Guāng) that chased the sun, 腾雾 (Téng Wù) that rode the clouds, 挟翼 (Xié Yì) that bore wings, 超影 (Chāo Yǐng) whose speed cast ten shadows, and 翻羽 (Fān Yǔ) that raced faster than birds, these mythical steeds inspire the festival’s programmes celebrating vitality, imagination, and swift new beginnings in the Year of the Horse.
Gallop along with us as we bring you activities such as trotting horse lamp making, Chinese ink painting experience station, Chinese Xiangqi puzzle adventure and more! Bring the whole family and join us for free storytelling sessions, mini-games and craft activities, and a Chinese restaurant-themed travelling exhibition to enrich your celebrations.
Last but not least, don’t miss out on the spectacular line up of performances we have for you! This year, our lineup includes the exciting lion and dragon performance, Chinese ink painting demo session, Chinese music performance, Teochew opera performance and many more! Come on down and wrap up your Lunar New Year festivities with us!
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free Admission
Workshops
Parent-Child Trotting Horse Lamp Making Workshop (Supported by a2+rt Studio)
Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
📅 1 Mar 2026
🕙 3.30pm – 5pm
📍 Choa Chu Kang Library, Programme Room 1 (Lot One, Level 4)
🏷 Free, registration required. Please register here. Registration opens from 6 February 2026, 10am onwards.
Recommended for children aged 4 – 8 years old with a parent. The workshop is conducted in English and Chinese.
Inspired by 绝地 (Jué Dì), the legendary horse whose hooves were said to never touch the ground, this parent-child workshop invites families to create a trotting horse lamp together for the new year! Under the guidance of Andy Yeo from A2+rt Studio, team up with your child to craft a spinning lamp where light and movement bring the horses to life, echoing Jue Di’s speed and boundless energy while fostering creativity, teamwork, and shared discovery across generations.
Chen Weijun (Teacher Baozi)
Parent-Child Heritage Craft Workshop – Discovering Objects from Grandpa & Grandma’s Time (Supported by Chen Wei Jun – 包子老师)
📅 28 Feb 2026
🕙 1pm – 2.30pm
📍 Choa Chu Kang Library, Programme Room 2 (Lot One, Level 4)
🏷 Free, registration required. Registration opens from 6 February 2026, 10am onwards.
Recommended for children aged 5 – 10 years old with a parent. The workshop is conducted in Mandarin.
Calling all children and parents! Step back to 1960s-70s Singapore with Teacher Bao (包子老师) as she shares stories and traditional household items from her book Grandpa & Grandma’s Diary (《阿公阿嬷的日记》). Discover how families lived back then, and hear the fascinating stories behind everyday objects from the past. Then, get creative together by making your own traditional thermos flask craft from recycled materials, and bring a piece of history to life!
Free Activities
Lion & Dragon Dance Performance
Image credit: Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 1.15pm – 1.30pm
Enjoy an exciting lion and dragon dance performance, as they bring this traditional Chinese art form to life with vibrant costumes, rhythmic drumming, and energetic movements, showcasing skill, teamwork, and cultural heritage this Spring Festival.
📅 28 Feb 2026: Lion Dance Performance
📅 1 Mar 2026: Dragon Dance Performance
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Storytelling Sessions: Tales of Lunar New Year Festival (Supported by Speak Good English Movement and Speak Mandarin Campaign)
📅 28 Feb 2026 (Mandarin), 1 Mar 2026 (English)
🕙 11.15am – 12pm, 3pm – 3.45pm
📍 Choa Chu Kang Library, Programme Room 2 (Lot One, Level 4)
🏷 Free
Be swept away by enthralling tales in our popular storytelling sessions! Discover the legends and myths behind well-loved Chinese stories as local authors and veteran storytellers bring you on a literary adventure.
Drop-in Craft Station: Chinese Ink Painting Experience Station
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
Admission: Free
Follow 奔霄 (Bēn Xiāo), the legendary horse that travels ten thousand miles in a single night and explore the art of Chinese ink painting. Families and children can experiment with flowing black ink to create sweeping strokes that capture motion, distance, and the quiet depth of night. Bring imagination to life as each brushstroke captures the energy and joy of the Spring Festival.
Drop-in Craft Station: Shrink Art Keychain Making Station
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Shine bright with 逾辉 (Yú Huī), the legendary horse with a dazzling coat that lights up everything around it! At our shrink art keychain craft station, design your own sparkling keychains and watch them shrink into tiny, magical keepsakes. Bring your creativity and a splash of colour as you make a little piece of mythical shine to take home!
Drop-in Activity Station: Xiangqi Puzzle Adventure (Supported by Singapore Xiangqi General Association)
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Race with 超光 (Chāo Guāng), the legendary horse that chases the sun, and dive into the world of Chinese Xiangqi! Solve horse-themed puzzles to see the clever “日”-shaped moves in action, challenge our AI Xiangqi robot, or test your skills one-on-one with expert players. Strategy, fun, and the spirit of the sun-chasing horse come together for the whole family!
Drop-in Activity Station: Auspicious Cloud Silhouettes Challenge
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Soar with 腾雾 (Téng Wù), the legendary horse that rides the clouds and races forward and join a fun game of deciphering Chinese auspicious clouds. The clouds have gathered to form silhouettes of Lunar New Year related items and the 12 zodiacs; can you guess them by their silhouettes? Come cloud guessing with the horse and discover the meaning and symbolism behind each Chinese auspicious cloud.
Drop-in Activity Station: Wing it!
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Take flight with 挟翼 (Xié Yì), the legendary horse with wings on its body, in a playful pin-the-wings game. Test your aim and coordination, and the closer you place the wings to the target, the better your chance to win a prize! Step up and help bring the wings of this magical horse to life.
Chinese Shadow Puppet Play Station
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Choa Chu Kang Library, Level 5 Exhibition Space (Lot One, Level 5)
🏷 Free
超影 (Chāo Yǐng), a legendary horse whose speed was so great it seemed to cast ten shadows, evokes the wonder of motion and light. Be your own puppeteer and try Chinese shadow puppetry, also called piyingxi in our Chinese Shadow Puppet Play Station! In this self-directed activity, play with light and shadows, move the puppets, and create your own story with puppet characters from legendary Chinese New Year tales.
Chinese Ink Painting Demo Session (Supported by ARTualize Art Gallery)
📅 28 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 2.15pm – 2.45pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Get up close and watch Chinese ink painting come to life in this live demo session. Discover different brush techniques and styles as local artist Tang Yip Seng creates flowing strokes right before your eyes. A light-hearted and engaging session, perfect for anyone curious about the beauty and skill behind this traditional art form.
About the Artist
Singaporean Tang Yip Seng is an all-rounded artist who does seal carving, Chinese ink painting and Chinese calligraphy. In his 70s, he has been painting for decades and is a member of Siaw-Tao Chinese Seal Carving, Calligraphy and Painting Society. He currently teaches Chinese ink painting to seniors.
Lunar New Year Family Fun Contest
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 2.45pm – 3.15pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Gather your family for a Lunar New Year Family Fun Contest on stage! Engage in friendly rivalry as you join other families in a series of exciting Lunar New Year-themed games. It’s a session of bonding and fun! Limited spots are available, register your interest on the day to reserve your spot.
Chinese Music Performance by Silk Energy
📅 28 Feb 2026
🕙 4pm – 4.45pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Presented by the trio ensemble, Silk Energy is excited to showcase the melodious symphonies of Chinese music. Through the rich melodies and emotions of an Er hu, Guzheng and Dizi performance, you are invited to enjoy the grace and elegance of Chinese music.
“Lights Watching《观灯》” Teochew opera performance by Nam Hwa Opera Children’s Wing
📅 1 Mar 2026
🕙 4pm – 4.45pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free
Catch these adorable children from aged 7 – 10 as they perform a snippet from a traditional Teochew opera piece, Lights Watching《观灯》! Founded in 1963 by avid fans of Teochew Opera, Nam Hwa Opera has grown into one of Singapore’s most prominent and prolific Teochew Opera companies. The performance also includes an interactive segment where you can try out basic opera movements and learn more about this intangible cultural heritage with guidance from Nam Hwa Opera.
Let’s Celebrate with Uncle Ting: Lunar New Year Activity Kit
📅 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 11am – 5.30pm
📍 Lot One Level 5 Roof Garden
🏷 Free; limited quantities available
Kids! Come pick up an activity kit to discover more about the Lunar New Year! Join Uncle Ting to learn more about the legends and popular customs associated with this festival through a series of fun activities, including red packet making! Activity kits are given out on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last, and one kit per child.
For more information, please visit the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall’s website.
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