A dragon-themed installation celebrating the Chinese New Year is pictured in the Flower Dome of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- The festive vibe in Singapore is getting stronger with majestic dragon-themed installations seen around the city-state to welcome Chinese New Year of the Dragon.
In Chinese culture, Dragon holds a significant place as an auspicious and extraordinary creature, and is unparalleled in talent and excellence. It symbolizes power, nobility, honor, luck and success.
The Spring Festival falls on Feb. 10 this year to kick off the Year of the Dragon.
A dragon-themed installation celebrating the Chinese New Year is pictured at Marina Bay Sands mall in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
A dragon-themed lantern celebrating the Chinese New Year is pictured at Suntec City mall in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Tourists take photos of a Chinese New Year decoration in the Flower Dome of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
Two children visit a Chinese New Year decoration in the Flower Dome of Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, Feb. 1, 2024. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)■
