Colorful, crowded, and cheerful, festivals abound throughout the year, usually including excellent street food, music, and lights. Top events include Lunar New Year (January or February), the Dragon Boat Festival (June), National Day (August), the Hungry Ghost Festival (August), Mid-autumn Festival (October), and Deepavali (November). 

Read more in Tripatini contributor Khusboo Mehta´s post 8 Excellent Things to Do for Free in Singapore.