Singapore to ring in new year with countdown celebrations in 17 heartland areas

[UPDATE DEC 4] Come New Year's Eve, there will be fireworks displays at 13 heartland locations, while residents of the other four locations can look forward to drone shows, said event organiser People's Association on Wednesday (Dec 4).

Some activities offered at the heartland locations include artistic experiences such as mural painting and co-creating graffiti at Nee Soon and Bedok.

Those interested in sports can join the K-pop random dance sessions at Tampines, or the senior dance party at Holland-Bukit Timah GRC and Bukit Panjang SMC celebrations.

ActiveSG will also be holding sport try-outs, including giant human bowling and zig zag golf, at various locations.

Over at Woodlands, residents can try their hand at playing traditional instruments contributed by volunteers. Meanwhile, about 100 students from River Valley High School will serve as planners and facilitators for engagement booths at Boon Lay.

At Aljunied and Hougang, residents have banded together to fold 2,025 origami cranes as blessings for the new year. There will also be an art piece, created by residents, on display at the Tanjong Pagar and Radin Mas countdown celebration.

As some events may be ticketed, residents can refer to their nearest CCs, RCs, NCs and RNs for more details.

There will be celebrations aplenty come New Year's Eve, with various activities to be held in the city centre and 17 heartland locations.

Residents living in selected neighbourhoods — including Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Boon Lay, Bukit Panjang, Hougang, Marine Parade, Nee Soon, Tampines and Woodlands — can look forward to various activities at the celebrations held as part of One Countdown 2025.

Some of these activities include live band performances, a New Year's Eve balloon drop and carnival rides.

One Countdown will be the first in a series of events celebrating SG60, said the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth on Thursday (Nov 21). 

Programme highlights for each countdown location will be revealed by organiser People's Association in early December. 

Meanwhile, Singaporeans wanting to start the year with a bang can catch the fireworks displays at Marina Bay, Sentosa's Palawan Beach and Siloso Beach, as well as the Let's Celebrate 2025 countdown show held at Singapore Sports Hub.

There will also be drone shows at the Yuewen Music Festival at Siloso Beach, and the countdown celebration at Clarke Quay.

Other festivities such as games and live performances will also be happening at Orchard Road and Somerset.

Additionally, migrant workers will be able to enjoy live performances and carnival games at six recreation centres and over 10 dormitories, where there will be fireworks and outdoor pyrotechnics displays at two of the recreation centres.

Residents can find their nearest countdown event by searching their postal code on the GoWhere website.

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lim.kewei@asiaone.com