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Dragon Boat or Rice Dumpling Festival

Date(s): 22 Jun 2004
Venue:Various venues

Description
The fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar is not only a day to enjoy rice dumplings wrapped in leaves or to watch the dragon boat races.

Legend has it that on this day, Qu Yuan, a patriot of ancient China, threw himself into the Mi Luo River in protest against corruption and injustice. The story goes that when the fishermen heard of Qu Yuan's suicide, they immediately set forth in their boats to look for him. Thus began the tradition of having dragon boat races . Desperate to prevent fish from devouring his body, fishermen also threw rice into the river - thus beginning this delightful tradition of dumpling eating.

Ju Ming Exhibition

Date(s): 30 Jun 2004 to 19 Sep 2004
Venue:

Description
A major solo exhibition of renowned Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming is to take place in Singapore for a period of 6 months in Year 2004.

Ju Ming's latest series of magnificent sculptures, a majority of which have never been shown to the public anywhere in the world before, will be featured in this exhibition. These include the new "Taichi Arch" series (see images provided), an abstract series of "Taichi Boxing" and the "Living World" series - showing 3 different facets of Ju Ming's works. To be held over a period of 6 months from 1 July 2004, proposed venues for the 50 or so sculptures include the Singapore Art Museum, the Changi Airport terminals, Fullerton Square, among others.

Ju Ming's last sculpture exhibition in Singapore, held at the Singapore History Museum was in 1986. Elsewhere, Ju Ming has held solo shows in world famous venues like Tokyo Central Museum, Ayala Museum (Manila), Hakone Open-Air Museum (Japan), Place Vendome (Paris), Luxembourg City, Brussels, and most recently, Berlin in June this year.

July

Singapore Food Festival 2004

Date(s): 1 Jul 2004 to 31 Jul 2004
Venue: Various venues

Description
For an entire month, eat to your heart’s content without having to travel far and wide. Feast on local delights, Japanese, Italian, Turkish or a fusion of East and West - whatever your cravings are, we have it all! Discover what’s cooking in our melting pot through mouth-watering food tours and unique dining experiences. At the end of this, you’ll understand why eating is the favourite pastime of all Singaporeans.

August

Festival of the Hungry Ghosts

Date(s): 16 Aug 2004 to 13 Sep 2004

Description
Taoists believe that on the seventh month of the lunar calendar, the gates of hell are opened and spirits of the dead wander the earth. On the first and last days of the month, 'hell currency notes'(fake money), joss sticks, candles , cakes and fruits are offered to prevent straying souls from wreaking havoc on earth. Throughout the month, catch glimpses of street banquets, wayang (Chinese street operas), ge tai (mini pop concerts), and boisterous public auctions of auspicious items - all designed to entertain and appease these homeless spirits.

November

Singapore River Regatta

Date(s): To be confirmed nearer to event
Venue:Singapore River

Description
The Singapore River Regatta 2004 will be held at the Singapore River in November 2004. More than 100 teams will be participating in the event, bringing excitement to the Singapore River.

Hari Raya Puasa

Date(s): 14 Nov 2003
Venue: Various venues

Description
Hari Raya Puasa marks the successful completion of a month of fasting, a personal triumph for every Muslim. Early morning, Muslim males head for the mosques in their new clothes to attend special congregational prayers. The young also take this time to reflect on their past wrongs and seek forgiveness from their elders. The jubilant celebration continues with home visits to friends and relatives, which would never be complete without sumptuous feasts and mouth-watering delicacies.

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