Hi Huneybees,
Are you ready for Chinese New Year? Have you gotten all the preparations settled? Well, you have to come on over to one of my favourite shopping hunt - VivoCity to do all your CNY shopping and come soak up the festive mood with the activities that they have planned!
To get your CNY shopping on, you can't miss the TANGS Chinese New Year Fair 2015 (27 January – 17 February 2015) and VivoCity Arts and Crafts Fair (23 January – 5 March 2015). Held together, these 2 fairs are here to satisfy your CNY needs, from exquisite delicacies such as bird’s nest, abalone and bakkwa to Chinese arts and crafts, Chinese paintings and calligraphy pieces, as well as on-site art demonstrations.
VivoCity Arts and Crafts Fair
Date: 23 January – 5 March 2015
Venue: North Court, East Boulevard A & East Boulevard B
TANGS Chinese New Year Fair 2015
Date: 27 January – 17 February 2015
Venue: Central Court A, B & C
And if you have been spending, don't forget to get some incentives too ~
Complimentary Hong Bao Gift Set with Purchase
With a minimum spending of $200 (maximum of 3 combined same-day receipts) from 27 January to 18 February 2015, you can redeem an exclusive hong bao set of a pouch and 2 packs of red packets. For American Express Card members, you only need to spend $150 to qualify.
*Redemption is limited to first 200 shoppers per day on a first-come-first-served basis.
Happiness in Abundance Lucky Draw
Small investment with potential big returns! Simply spend a minimum of $50 (in a single receipt) and stand a chance to win over $15,000 worth of Mapletree Vouchers. Use your American Express Card to double your chances of winning!
To participate, simply to SMS to 8302 3636 by 5 March 2015. Five weekly draws will be conducted and $380 worth of Mapletree Vouchers will be given out to 8 lucky winners.
Draw dates: 3, 10, 17, 24 February & 6 March 2015
Name<space>NRIC<space>Email Address<space>Store Name<space>Purchase Amount<space>Date of Purchase
Key in ‘AMEX’ at the end of the SMS if purchase was charged to an American Express Card. Each valid entry will receive an email acknowledgement at the email address provided. Receipts and charge slips must be kept for verification. Each shopper is entitled to a maximum of 5 chances per day. American Express Card Members^ are entitled to a maximum of 10 chances per day.
Say cheers this Chinese New Year!
Don't forget to share your beautiful photos as well! Spread the Chinese New Year festive spirit through the VivoCity Instagram Photo Competition! You could receive a printed photo after taking selfies at the Welomo Photo Booth located at the atrium.
To enter the photo competition, simply present you receipt (with no min. spending), tag your photos with #VivoCityCNY and post the image on their personal Instagram for a chance to be one of the twenty winners to walk away with a $50 PUTIEN dining voucher.
Date: 30 January – 15 February 2015
Venue: Outside AIX Armani Exchange at Level 1 Lobby L
After all the shopping, you will definitely be tired. Why not take a break and enjoy some performances prepared for you?
Lion Dance Performance
One of the most recognizable traditions of the Chinese New Year is the Lion Dance, a legendary ritual that is performed each New Year to frighten away evil spirits and bring luck for the coming year. Shoppers can enjoy the performances by award-winning Wen Yang Lion Dance Troupe that will bring good luck and prosperity to all!
Date: 27 February 2015, Friday
Time: 12:00 noon
Venue: The Plaza
Chinese Acrobatic Performances
Adding some exciting element to your Chinese New Year with Chinese acrobatic performances from 3 award-winning troops at VivoCity! These 3 specially selected groups from Xuzhou, Hangzhou and Gansusheng will be performing at the Amphitheatre, Level 3 of VivoCity, adding a component of exhilaration and thrill to make your Year of the Goat a memorable one!
There will be 2 shows per day at 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Each show will last about 30 minutes. The show schedule is as follows:
Xuzhou Performing Art Group 25 Jan – 5 Feb 2015, except 2 Feb
Hangzhou Performing Art Group 6 Feb – 15 Feb 2015, except 9 Feb
Gansusheng Acrobatic Troupe 20 Feb – 26 Feb 2015
So, go on down to VivoCity and have a great festive time shopping with your friends and family!
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