Shuang Lin Monastery Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2024 (双林寺《千灯焕彩，万众同欢》中秋节庆祝活动2024) will take place from 13 – 17 September 2024 at the renowned Buddhist monastery in Toa Payoh.
Organised in partnership with Toa Payoh East CCC (PA), this five-day event features a Mind Sports Competition (Weiqi and Chinese Chess), a mid-autumn charity bazaar, a Buddhist music concert and a lively carnival. Visitors can savour a diverse selection of delicious vegetarian foods, partake in engaging games, and let the children enjoy hours of fun on the inflatable bouncy castle.
In addition to these highlights, visitors can admire the lanterns adorning the 126-year-old temple and enjoy a rich variety of cultural performances. The festival will include lion and dragon dances, Teochew opera, a face-changing show, a Chinese orchestra, Malay Kompang, Bharatanatyam Indian dance, as well as performances by children, youth, and mummies in the constituency.
Programme / Event Schedule 节目表
Legend (Areas)
- B – Half Moon Pond 半月池
- D – Dharma Hall 法堂
- F – Food Corner 双林素食 (Cheng Huang Temple 城隍庙 / Miao Jing Hall 妙净堂 / Dining Hall 五观堂)
- G – Avalokitesvara Hall 观音殿
- K – Kid’s Corner 儿童游乐园 (Cheng Huang Temple 城隍庙)
- R – Redemption Counters 赠品兑换处 (Cheng Huang Temple 城隍庙)
- S – Mahavira Hall 大雄宝殿
- T – Hall of Celestial Kings 天王殿
- Y – Virtue Hall 圆满殿
13 September 2024 (Friday)
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games, Souvenir Booths 嘉年华，游戏，纪念品摊位 [Area K & Area R]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Food Stalls (3 locations) 美食摊位（3 个地点） [Area F]
- (7:30pm – 7:45pm) Light-up Ceremony 亮灯仪式 [Area B]
- (7:30pm – 7:45pm) Dragon / Lion Dance 舞龙与舞狮表演 [Area B]
- (7:45pm – 8:45pm) Chinese Orchestra 华乐演奏 [Area T]
- (7:45pm – 8:00pm) Dance Performance by Sparkletot Nursery Kids 幼儿舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (8:00pm – 8:05pm) Dance performance by Sparkletot Kindergarten Kids 儿童舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (8:05pm – 8:35pm) Teochew Opera 潮州戏曲 [Area G]
- (8:35pm – 8:50pm) Violin Performance 小提琴表演 [Area G]
- (8:50pm – 9:05pm) Traditional Chinese Magic Show 古彩戏法 [Area G]
- (9:30pm – 9:45pm) Luminous Dragon Dance 夜光舞龙表演 [Area T]
14 September 2024 (Saturday)
- (9:00am – 6:00pm) Mind Sports Cup 2024 – Weiqi 围棋比赛 [Area D]
- Registration Fee: S$10 – S$15 per person, includes lunch [Register]
- For those who missed the deadline for the competition, you’re welcome to play with friends for leisure.
- (2:00pm – 10:00pm) Mid-Autumn Charity Bazaar 中秋义卖会 [Area Y]
- (2:00pm – 3:30pm) Mid-Autumn Festival Guided Tour 中秋节导览. [Monastic Office] Register here.
- (3:30pm – 5:00pm) Mid-Autumn Festival Guided Tour 中秋节导览. [Monastic Office] Register here.
- (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Story Telling – About Shuang Lin Monastery 双林故事 [Area S]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Art Jamming 自由绘画 / Chess Experiential Booth 棋艺体验 [Area T]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games, Souvenir Booths 嘉年华，游戏，纪念品摊位 [Area K & Area R]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Food Stalls (3 locations) 美食摊位（3 个地点） [Area F]
- (6:30pm – 6:40pm) Mummies Dance Performance 大妈舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (6:40pm – 6:50pm) Teochew Opera 潮州大戏 [Area G]
- (6:50pm – 6:55pm) Youth Dance Performance 青年舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (6:55pm – 7:00pm) Children Dance Performance 幼儿/儿童舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (7:30pm – 7:40pm) Kompang Performance 马来手鼓表演 [Area G]
- (7:30pm – 7:40pm) Festive Drums Performance 节令鼓表演 [Pagoda near Area F 龙光宝塔]
- (7:40pm – 7:45pm) Chess Competition Prize Giving Ceremony 象棋比赛颁奖典礼 [Pagoda near Area F 龙光宝塔]
- (7:40pm – 7:50pm) Magical Face Changing Show 变脸表演 [Area G]
- (7:50pm – 8:50pm) Live Performance by Ken Lim & Janet Lim 林家光与林琤洁现场歌曲演唱 [Area G]
- (9:30pm – 9:45pm) Traditional Lion Dance 传统舞狮表演 [Area T]
15 September 2024 (Sunday)
- (8:30am – 7:00pm) Mind Sports Cup 2024 – Chinese Chess 中国象棋比赛 [Area D]
- Registration Fee: S$10 – S$15 per person, includes lunch [Register]
- For those who missed the deadline for the competition, you’re welcome to play with friends for leisure.
- (2:00pm – 10:00pm) Mid-Autumn Charity Bazaar 中秋义卖会 [Area Y]
- (2:00pm – 3:30pm) Mid-Autumn Festival Guided Tour 中秋节导览. [Monastic Office] Register here.
- (3:30pm – 5:00pm) Mid-Autumn Festival Guided Tour 中秋节导览. [Monastic Office] Register here.
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games, Souvenir Booths 嘉年华，游戏，纪念品摊位 [Area K & Area R]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Food Stalls (3 locations) 美食摊位（3 个地点） [Area F]
- (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Story Telling – About Shuang Lin Monastery 双林故事 [Area S]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Art Jamming 自由绘画 / Chess Experiential Booth 棋艺体验 [Area T]
- (6:30pm – 4:30pm) Dragon Dance 舞龙表演 [Area G]
- (6:40pm – 6:55pm) Kids Wushu 儿童武术表演 [Area G]
- (7:00pm – 7:10pm) Chess Competition Prize Giving Ceremony 象棋比赛颁奖典礼 [Area G]
- (7:10pm – 7:20pm) Magical Face Changing Show 变脸表演 [Area G]
- (7:20pm – 7:50pm) Children Magic Show 魔术表演 [Area G]
- (7:50pm – 8:00pm) Bharatanatyam Indian Dance 婆罗多印度舞蹈表演 [Area G]
- (8:00pm – 8:15pm) Wind Percussion Performance 回响 – 吹打团表演 [Area G]
- (8:15pm – 9:15pm) Live Performance by Ken Lim & Janet Lim 林家光与林琤洁现场歌曲演唱 [Area G]
16 September 2024 (Monday)
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games, Souvenir Booths 嘉年华，游戏，纪念品摊位 [Area K & Area R]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Food Stalls (3 locations) 美食摊位（3 个地点） [Area F]
17 September 2024 (Tuesday)
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Bouncy Castle, Carnival Games, Souvenir Booths 嘉年华，游戏，纪念品摊位 [Area K & Area R]
- (6:00pm – 10:00pm) Food Stalls (3 locations) 美食摊位（3 个地点） [Area F]
- (7:00pm) Light Offering Procession 传灯 [Area G]
- (8:30pm – 9:30pm) Autumn Echoes: Mid-Autumn Concert 秋韵回响：双林寺中秋音乐会 [Area Y]
- Registration Fee: S$25 per person, includes a mooncake and a bottle of tea [Register]
- (8:45pm – 9:00pm) Luminous Dragon Dance 夜光舞龙表演 [Area T]
Opening Hours
- Venue: Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery 莲山双林禅寺 [Map]
- Date: 13 – 17 September 2024 (Friday – Tuesday)
- Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
- Notes:
- The hours listed above apply to general activities. Special events will begin in the morning, from 9:00am & 8:30am on 14 & 15 September 2024 (Saturday & Sunday), respectively.
- To buy food or participate in games, you’ll need to purchase coupons.
