Co-organised by SCCC and SCO, Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) is one of SCCC’s two signature festive celebrations which aims to bring Mid-Autumn festivities to the heart of the Central Business District. MAFF 2024 offered 21 activities and attracted a record turnout of 38,388 festival goers.
Giant Mooncakes Takeover
For the first time, SCCC commissioned a roof garden installation for the festival featuring giant mooncakes from various dialect groups. The installation attracted a total of 13,789 visitors over the event period.
The Moon Mission
SCCC collaborated with The Solitude Movement to present The Moon Mission, a children-friendly theatre featuring a reimagined tale of Chang’e and her mission on the moon. The performance attracted a total of 1,174 participants.
Hits of Classics: Ancient Moon, Present Light
Co-presented by SCCC and SCO, this concert featured popular classics and Mid-Autumn related songs as voted by the public. Two shows were held and attracted a total of 1,180 audiences.
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Moonlight Delights Fiesta
As part of MAFF 2024, SCCC organised a fair which featured booths offering mooncakes from different dialect groups, games inspired by Mid-Autumn folklore and characters, lantern riddles and magic shows. In addition, the fiesta also featured performances such as juggling, crosstalk, mask-changing, singing sessions by 96.3 HAO FM DJs and children theatre performances. It attracted a total of 28,480 participants.
Let’s Explore the Universe, Amazing Stargazing
In partnership with Science Centre Singapore (SCS), SCCC presented a unique planetarium show where visitors could learn how the stars were used for navigation in the past and how their positions changed over the seasons.
Children could also complete activities in SCS’s Young Astronomer Activity Pack to claim their Young Astronomer badges while visitors were able to gaze at the moon and stars using telescopes provided by SCS. These activities attracted a total of 1,305 participants.
Guzheng and Oriental Hair Pin Workshops
As part of MAFF 2024, SCCC organised a beginner-friendly guzheng workshop led by SCO guzheng Associate Principal Xu Hui, and an artistry workshop on Chinese oriental hair pins. These workshops attracted a total of 171 participants.
Parent-Child Workshop
SCCC also organised a parent-child workshop where participants learnt about their lineage, dialect group and family tree through role-play and games. The workshop attracted 14 participants.
Lantern Walk and Fan Painting Activities
Guided lantern walks were also organised for children to carry lanterns and listen to engaging stories about Mid-Autumn Festival and the moon. Visitors were also able to paint their own oriental fans and bring them home as souvenirs. These activities attracted a total of 1,084 participants.
Also co-organised by SCCC and SCO, Chinese New Year Family FUN (CNYFF) is another signature festive celebration for families to celebrate Chinese New Year in the Central Business District. CNYFF 2025 offered 22 family-friendly activities and attracted a total of 13,257 festival goers.
Chinese New Year Spring Bazaar and Craft Activities
SCCC’s spring bazaar featured booths offering CNY snacks, decorations, traditional pastries and accessories. Visitors could also write auspicious words under the guidance of skilled calligraphers and bring home their own hanging ornament. Both activities attracted a total of 2,621 participants.
“蛇prise” CNY Art Installation, Snakes and Ladders Game
To usher in the Year of the Snake, SCCC’s CNY rooftop installation featured a giant snake installation, a prosperity pavilion and light boxes which lit up at night. A larger-than-life snakes and ladders game was also set up at SCCC Concourse for visitors to learn about CNY traditions and taboos while playing the game. Both installations attracted a total of 62,795 visitors over their respective display periods.
The SINGAPO人 Style Mahjong Classroom
SCCC partnered Mahjong Lah to conduct mahjong workshops that shared the origins, cultural significance and different styles of mahjong, and how the game encouraged bonding between family and friends. These workshops attracted a total of 171 participants.
Programmes by SYSNHM
A new partner for CNYFF 2025, SYSNMH offered three programmes comprising a cardboard robotics workshop, a family contest and a handicraft station where participants were able to take part in hands-on activities. These programmes attracted a total of 1,167 participants.
Rhapsodies of Spring 2025
Led by SCO Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, this CNY concert featured solos by guzheng Associate Principal Xu Hui and liuqin musician Zhang Li, the beautiful voices of The Purple Symphony Choir, and the finale of CAPITAL 958’s radio drama Reunion. The two concerts attracted a total of 1,364 audiences.
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Stage Activities, Talks, Lion Dance and Snake Dance Performances
As part of CNYFF 2025, SCCC organised stage performances and cultural activities ranging from family contests to Chinese orchestral music and mask changing, as well as educational talks on the history of Golden Lions, snakes in Singapore and zodiac forecasts for the new year. To add to the festive ambience, SCCC also organised lion dance and LED snake dance performances. Overall, these activities attracted a total of 6,388 participants.
18th National Day Sing-along
Co-organised by SCCC and SFCCA, the 18th National Day Sing-Along adopted the theme of “Reunion, Dreams and Fulfilment” and sought to deepen participants’ sense of belonging and pride in Singapore. The event was graced by Mr Chee Hong Tat, former Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance and attracted close to 2,000 participants.
Spring Reception 2025
Also co-organised by SCCC and SFCCA, Spring Reception 2025 took place on the third day of Chinese New Year and served as an annual gathering for members of the Chinese community to get together and exchange festive well-wishes. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and attracted 888 guests.
River HongBao Singapore Talent Night 2025
Co-presented by SCCC and River HongBao, River HongBao Singapore Talent Night 2025 offered a star-studded line-up of performances by artistes and local cultural groups. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour Ms Sim Ann, former Senior Minister of State for Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Development and attracted 2,000 participants and 447,000 viewers.
