兔gether

SCCC’s Roof Garden comes alive with a spectacular rabbit-themed art installation exhibition to welcome the Year of the Rabbit. Entitled 兔gether, the art installations created by local art and design studio Whisky and Foxtrot LLP, the mixed-media artwork presents a cast of characters from Chinese New Year mythology. These characters will showcase local Chinese New Year practices enjoyed together with family and friends. 

• – Tu Zai – In Chinese culture, the Rabbit is one of the luckiest Zodiac animals. The Rabbit is closely associated with the moon and is a known close companion for the moon goddess. They are also considered a symbol of longevity.
• – Nian Mei – In traditional Chinese mythology, the monster Nian is one of the key characters related to the Chinese New Year and many of its customs. 
• – Ong Lai – Derived from the Hokkien term for Pineapple, which is a commonly seen fruit during Chinese New Year symbolising good fortune.

兔gether exhibition will be held at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Roof Garden from 18 December 2022 to 31 July 2023 from 10am to 10pm daily. On selected Saturday evenings, visitors can also look forward to special light shows with narration of the story of  Tu Zai’s journey home to celebrate Chinese New Year with his family and friends. Admission to both the exhibition and light shows are free.

Light Shows:

7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 25 Feb and 25 Mar [7.30pm to 8.30pm]
Join us for a light show at 兔gether and find out how Tu Zai celebrates Chinese New Year with his family and friends.

SCCC CNY Red Packet 2023: For a Bountiful Lunar New Year Ahead

[Latest update as of 16 Jan 2023: All red packets have been collected.]

In conjunction with Chinese New Year, Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and the artists of 兔gether — Fiona Koh and Warren Khong had created a uniquely red-and-gold packet featuring the loveable cast from the exhibition. The illustrations feature the various ways Chinese New Year is celebrated in Singapore, such as the tossing of yusheng, giving red packets, exchange of mandarin oranges, lion dance performances and reunion dinner. 

The various red packets are emblazoned with auspicious Chinese sayings such as “wan shi ru yi” (万事如意）, which means “Good luck in everything”, making it an excellent gift for a prosperous new year. Additionally, each set consists of 2 blank red packets along with two pieces of stickers to allow you to create your own personalised red packet!

SCCC visitors may redeem a set of these limited-edition red packets by heading down to the reception at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Level 1 from 18 December 2022 till 5 February 2023 (the last day of Chinese New Year) while stocks last.

Present your red packets to the lovely staff at Cherki, located at SCCC’s Concourse level 1, to enjoy a 10% off** your meal! **Dine in only. T&Cs apply.

Special thanks to Singapore Chinese Orchestra.

Advisory: No age limit.