PHOTOS: Christmas lights in Singapore 2018

Christmas lights have begun popping up in our little red dot – to celebrate the festive mood, Disney has lit up Orchard Road with characters from their Disney-Pixar and Disney movies we all love, like Mickey, Minnie Mouse to Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Taking cue of popular pop culture references, we are seeing malls decking trees with kawaii Japanese characters to building a larger than life pop-up Ferris Wheel structure. Scroll down to view more.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)

Disney and Disney-Pixar characters have lit up Orchard Road, which happens to be Disney’s biggest lighting event in Southeast Asia.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)

If you’re lucky, you may spot the adorable pair down Orchard Road.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)

Ariel from The Little Mermaid is featured as one of the many installations on Orchard Road.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Orchard Road Business Association)

So are Donald and Daisy Duck.

Photo: Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Bugis Junction, Bugis +)
Photo: Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Bugis Junction, Bugis +)

Themed To-Fu Oyako in Tomorrowland, Bugis Junction and Bugis + have partnered with ActionCity to create a photogenic 10-metre tall Christmas tree-shaped centrepiece.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Bugis Junction, Bugis +)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Bugis Junction, Bugis +)

Designed by Mr Shinichiro Kitai (the award-winning Art Director of DEVILROBOTS), this centerpiece invites everyone of all ages for a photo op.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)

Christmas Wonderland, returns with its fifth edition this year at Gardens by the Bay.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)

While we don’t have the luxury to experience cool winter days, visitors can experience outdoor skating under the stars.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)

It features a charming European-style festive market, with carnival games and kiddie rides.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)

There are also magical luminaire sculptures that transform the fairground into a stunning wonderland, so be sure to prep your DSLR.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: ION Orchard)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: ION Orchard)

ION Orchard collaborates with luxury brand Cartier to bring us a larger-than-life popup Ferris Wheel. Shoppers and visitors are invited to take a kaleidoscopic picture or fun Gifs with family and friends within the Cartier carriage booth at the base of the Ferris Wheel.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: ION Orchard)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018. (Photo: ION Orchard)

Alongside the Ferris wheel is an enchanting Christmas Park colourfully dressed with Christmas trees, lights and baubles for visitors to stroll through and capture some festive shots.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Plaza Singapura)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Plaza Singapura)

A descending Christmas tree hangs at the courtyard foyer of Plaza Singapura, giving passerbys an illusion of a floating tree effect.

Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Yahoo Lifestyle)
Christmas lights in Singapore. (Photo: Yahoo Lifestyle)

The Great Christmas Village at Ngee Ann City features Singapore’s first duplex carousel, where you’ll get to fulfil your childhood dreams riding it.

Christmas lights in Singapore (Photo: Yahoo Lifestyle)
Christmas lights in Singapore (Photo: Yahoo Lifestyle)

Also at the courtyard, there is a Hitachi’s Santa House and Timbre X Food Village & Bar, where you can sip free flow of drinks and nibble some bites.

Christmas lights in Singapore 2018: (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)
Christmas lights in Singapore 2018: (Photo: Gardens by the Bay)

Mickey and his Tsum Tsum friends will decorate the tallest live Christmas tree in Flower Dome, at Gardens by the Bay. The exhibition entitled Poinsettia Wishes will run from2 Dec 2018 to 6 Jan 2019.

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