Chinese New Year Countdown @ Chinatown

Yesterday I went to the countdown for Chinese New Year at Chinatown. This is a rare move for me, for someone who is not very keen to go to crowded venues. 



Although firecrackers had been unbanned in Singapore (only during Lunar New Year, and to be lit by special-trained and licensed professionals) for a few years already, it was nevertheless my first time seeing it fired up in Singapore. It was a very noisy affair and is the highlight of the entire countdown. In the spirit of Lunar New Year, I'd like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous Lunar New Year!