Getai Performance at River Hongbao Show 2014

Last Friday, I brought my parents to the River Hongbao Show and we were happy that we could watch free Getai performance and have good seats. Getai is literally translated from Chinese 歌台 which means song stage and is normally performed during the Hungry Ghost Festival but is now performed in other Chinese festivals.

My parents enjoyed the getai performance hosted by humorous Chen JianBin who could sing and act. We also managed to watch the fireworks near the Singapore Flyer as another major event Chingay was also organised. At the end of the day, I'm glad my parents enjoyed the performance. 

I really look forwards to next year River Hongbao show. Next year will be the year of Goat. Really appreciate the organisers which include Singapore Federation of Chinese Clans Association, Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.  

The majestic Horse in the city.

Pineapple and durian 

The hosts Chen JianBin and bilingual Lim RuiPing who could host both Mandarin and English fluently. 

The four performers sang popular Chinese New Year songs.

The singer sang in Teochew, one of the Chinese dialects.

Chen JianBin can really sing well.

Glitzy stage lighting and live band. I love live performance.

Fireworks for the Chingay event.

The finale

Late dinner after watching the performance.

Tradition in the city.

Ming Dynasty emperor and empress lanterns

Entrance to the River Hongbao show.