Singapore has emerged as one of the hottest travel hotspot. But tourist traffic peaks around the Christmas-New Year season and the Shopping Festival seasons. One of the best Things to Do in Singapore is to attend the vibrant Festivals in Singapore. Because the nation has a rich cultural diversity there are numerous festivals and events being celebrated all time.

The island nation of Singapore is at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. With various Attractions in Singapore tourists from worldwide visit this tiny country all through the year. One of the main places to see are Arab St, Chinatown, Orchard Rd, Little India, Changi Village, Padang and Underwater World.

The Festivals in Singapore highlight the rich Culture of Singapore. One of the popular festivals is the Chinese New Year which happens in January or February. The New Year is ushered by dragon dances, parades and fireworks. The whole Chinatown is lit up tastefully and comes alive with night markets. In May Vesak Day is celebrated to commemorate Lord Buddha's birth. Some of the events at this festival are the releasing of caged birds which symbolize the releasing of captive souls.

Other Festivals in Singapore include the Dragon Boat Festival which is held in May or June. It commemorates the death of a Chinese patriot who protested against government officials by drowning himself. There are boat races across the Marina Bay. In September you can see the Chinese Festival of the Hungry Ghosts. In Arab Street district until the end of Ramadan there are different food stalls set up in the evening. Little India is colorfully lit with colourful lights during Diwali.

And the highlight in the end of the year is the Christmas and New Year festivals. This is one of the most celebrated Festivals in Singapore and is also known as Christmas in the Tropics'. There is a spectacular annual Christmas Light-Up on Orchard Road and Marina Bay. All the shops and malls are decorated and a lot of events like concerts, caroling and parties take place.