Lunar New Year is a season of renewal, reunion, and celebration. Across Singapore, communities come alive with vibrant decorations, the scent of festive treats, and the rhythm of lion dances, as families and friends gather to welcome a new year filled with hope and prosperity. Beyond the festivities, it is a time to reflect on heritage, strengthen bonds, and embrace traditions that have been passed down through generations — all of which help build the social cohesion that forms a cornerstone of Singapore’s Total Defence.
This year, SAFRA invites members and families to be part of Gallop into the Lunar New Year, an islandwide celebration that embodies the joy and spirit of the season. Running from 6 February to 3 March 2026, the event spans multiple SAFRA clubs, offering SAFRA members’ exclusive activities like the popular Zodiac Predictions display, where members can guess the number of horseshoes on the board for a chance to win prizes, alongside member-exclusive treats such as Blind Box redemptions and $8.80 festive e-vouchers. For those looking to dine or shop, special promotions at SAFRA club outlets make the festivities even more rewarding, while the Double SAFRAPOINTS Promotion ensures every meal contributes to future adventures.
The celebrations also feature hands-on workshops, interactive games, lion dance performances, and festive rewards that bring communities together. From crafting your own Lunar New Year decorations to testing your skill in the Pitch Perfect Prosperity game, these activities turn traditions into lively experiences for families and friends alike, nurturing social and psychological resilience, key pillars of Total Defence.
Even beyond entertainment, SAFRA’s Used Red Packets Recycling Initiative, in partnership with Geneco, encourages members to celebrate sustainably, promoting eco-conscious practices while keeping traditions alive. It’s a meaningful reminder that celebrating responsibly strengthens not just the environment, but also the sense of collective responsibility, another dimension of Total Defence.
Whether through festive performances, cultural workshops, or shared moments with loved ones, SAFRA’s Gallop into the Lunar New Year offers a chance to embrace the season fully — connecting past and present, tradition and modern living, fun and reflection. It is a celebration that reminds us that the true spirit of Lunar New Year lies not just in prosperity and good fortune, but in the relationships, resilience, and community bonds we create together.
From all of us at SAFRA, we would like to wish all our members and their families a very prosperous Lunar New Year and one that is filled with good fortune, great health and “huat” luck!
HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!
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