The River Hongbao 2010 was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Teo Chee Hean on 12 February night.

Into its 24th year, River Hongbao will last throughout for 9 days from 12th to 20th February. It is held on The Float @ Marina Bay. The theme of this year's River Hongbao is 推成(都)促新(加坡)迎虎年 which means Welcoming the Year of the Tiger through promotion of Chengdu City to enhance the festivities in Singapore. There are plenty of Chengdu handicraft and souvenir, as well as snack.

The organisers included Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Singapore Press Holdings, Singapore Tourism Board and People's Association.

The Float	@ Marina Bay
12.02.2010	Inaugural Night
Symbol of	Chengdu City
Handicraft and Souvenir	Art and Culture
Of all decorations	Tigers are the attraction
The celebration	by the tigers
Arrival of the God of Wealth	at the Float @ Marina Bay
Making a wish ──	rolling in wealth
Garden of panda	Sichuang Candy Lantern
Peace by dragon and phoenix (Lantern of Chinaware)	Celebrating the festival
Stage performance	The audience
Opera	Riddles
Taking part	in Riddles
Snacks of	Chengdu City
Flavour of	Chengdu
Handicraft of Chengdu	Singapore calligrapher
Paper cutting	Bottle gourd
Sugar painting - for	the eyes and the mouth

Wishing you

a Happy   and

Blessed New Year