![]() Next, I prepared to add the lantern’s outer skin. Keeping this candle secure once it’s lit is really important, so use whichever option leaves you most confident! You can either use two loops of wire, like I’ve done here, or simply use strips of double-sided tape. I attached the lantern’s candle to the cross at the base. Just make sure all the balsa wood sections are secure.Īfter the vertical supports were complete, I added the lantern’s top and secured it with electrical tape. Don’t worry about being too fine - if you’ve got a builder’s square to ensure that your corners are exactly 90 degrees, use it. Next, I put the lantern’s vertical supports into place. This adds stability to the base and provides a place to secure the lantern’s candle. In one of the squares, I taped the 7″ lengths together into a cross. – wire cutters, needle nose pliers and scissors – 3 36″ x 1/8″ x 1/8″ square balsa wood dowels Here are the materials you’ll need to build each lantern. It casts a nice light and it’s the perfect size for a child to carry without being too bulky. This project takes about an hour and creates a rectangular lantern that’s about 10″ tall and 5″ wide. That way, you can either carry it with you as you walk around the neighborhood on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival or hang it up outdoors as a decoration for your family’s celebration. Once you’ve built your lantern, you should hang it from the end of a rod with a string. The design below creates a simple and beautiful rectangular lantern that your child can decorate with additional pictures, Chinese characters or streamers. Visit NPark’s website for more information.Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns are customarily shaped into whimsical animals like fish and rabbits or geometric shapes like spheres and cylinders. When: Now till Sep 18, 2022, 7pm to 11pm. ![]() You can also look forward to a series of specially curated programmes and activities by ActiveSG and PassionWaVe. All proceeds from the sale of the lanterns ($10) go to the President’s Challenge Charity Fund.Īpart from admiring the display, there’s a slew of activities to keep you entertained, including weekly concerts by homegrown artists on Fridays and Saturdays from now till Sep 11. Head down to the ABC Waters Amphitheatre and release a water lantern while making a wish. The popular It’s a Small World lantern display is back at the Lakeside Field, or you can also check out the four-seasons thematic lanterns display (crafted by artisans from China) depicting spring, summer, fall, and winter in the gardens along the lake near ABC Waters Jurong Lake. ![]() ![]() Organised in conjunction with President’s Challenge, Lights by the Lake 2022 celebrates the nation’s strength and resilience against diversity, and raise awareness for the President’s Challenge 2022.įrom now till Sep 18, various sections of the garden will be lit up from 7 pm to 11pm daily. Visit Chinatown Festivals’ website for event timings, and more information. When: Now till (The food fair runs from now till Sep 10, 2022, from 12pm to 10pm). For a bit of shopping, you can also head to the Trade Fair (held at the open space in front of People’s Park Complex) for a variety of clothing and lifestyle accessories. Click here.įor the first time, there’s a Food Fair, which will turn Smith Street into a nostalgic, bustling bazaar offering street-style delights. Participation is free and pre-registration is required. ![]() That’s not all, there’ll be family-friendly activities like free weekend stage shows at Kreta Ayer Square, and budding young artists (six to 18 years old) can try their hand at the lantern painting competition with prizes to be won. Head down to the area to catch the spectacular display of lighted sculptures and lanterns that have taken over Chinatown’s streets. The Chinatown Mid– Autumn Festival has made a celebrated return after two years with its hallmark street light-up, alongside an array of exciting activities. ![]()
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