Spider

Spotted a huge spider hanging from the tree. Not sure what species was the spider but was really huge. If I am not mistaken , it might be the common spider found in Singapore, Golden Web Spider. (source.)

Singapore River Hongbao 2016 - Twelve Chinese Zodiac

The most popular exhibit at the Singapore River Hongbao must be the Twelve Chinese Zodiac.

Singapore River Hongbao 2016 - Lanterns

There were many beautiful lanterns at the Singapore River Hongbao 2016. The theme for this year is “Journey to the West" being the year of the Monkey. Journey to the west is a famous story based on the monkey and his master (a buddhist monk) with two other discples on a mission to obtain sacred texts (sūtras) and returned after many trials and much suffering. During their journey they encountered many demons and spirits.

A must have mascot for every Chinese New Year, the God of Fortune.

Singapore River Hongbao 2016 - Fireworks

Fireworks displayed during the last day at Singapore River Hongbao 2016

Ang pow or Red packets for Chinese New Year 2016

It's the time of the year again, next week we welcome the Chinese New Year - Year of the Monkey. So went around the respective banks to collect the complimentary angpow or red packets. During the Chinese New Year, ang pow or red envelopes are given by the married to the unmarried, most of whom are children. But we also give angpows to the eldery (our parents or eldery relatives).

The amount in the angpow will depend on how close both parties are. The closer (being parents/childen) will receive generous amount while children of friends of friends will get lesser.