OVER 180,000
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL VISITORS!
Across our street party at Keong Saik (3 Aug), grand finale at Chinatown (4 - 11 Aug), and after party at Chinatown Library (12 - 31 Aug)
GRACED BY DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
"We are resurrecting a very traditional Chinese festival, Qixi. Though it's a Chinese community festival or for that matter, any particular ethnic group, we celebrate it as one Singapore family. All races, all religions, celebrate it together as one united people. So it's very good to be here to join all of you. Thank you for the welcome once again."
Mr Lawrence Wong
Prime Minister
Republic of Singapore
"Thank you to our cultural workers for their years of hard work in various aspects which allow us to truly pass on our cultural traditions. There must also be new breakthroughs in heritage. (Qixi Fest) is one that showcases our cultural heritage, protecting, cherishing and promoting our culture further."
Mrs Josephine Teo
Second Minister for Home Affairs
Republic of Singapore
"We are delighted to welcome back the Qixi Fest for its second edition, showcasing new and interactive experiences that people of all ages can actively participate in at Singapore’s Chinatown. Events like the Qixi Fest celebrates our distinctive cultural heritage, catering to the strong interest of both visitors and locals who want to experience Singapore’s rich traditions and customs. This also contributes to the vibrancy of our cultural precincts, further enhancing Singapore's appeal as a destination."
Ms Lim Shoo Ling
Director of Arts and Cultural Precincts
Singapore Tourism Board
"The Qixi Festival’s creative approach in developing the Mag-a-Wish DIY Qiao Guo Kit is a great example of the innovative efforts that NHB encourages amongst heritage organisations through the Organisation Transformation Grant. We hope that the pastry kit’s hands - on format will resonate with today’s audiences, and spark Singaporeans’ curiosity to better understand our traditions and cultural identity."
Ms Melissa Tan
Director of Heritage Policy & Research
National Heritage Board
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HIGHLIGHTS
Samsui Women (Her)Story Tours
Street Party @ Keong Saik
Fest Village @ Kreta Ayer
MASTERY
Cultural Medalion
Chess Prodigy
Cultural Showcase
OTHER PROGRAMMES
Songwritting Competition
Retelling the Classic
Through 3D Modelling
Exhibition
FAMILY FUN
OVER 1,000 BENEFICIARIES
Qiaoguo Making
Qiqi & Friends
"Finding Qiqi" Storytelling
Scavenger Hunt
Urban Sketching with the
Great Granddaughter of Keong Saik
Wish Upon the Stars
QIXI FEST 2024 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
