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A Rooftop in S’pore Has Turned Into a ‘Huat Huat Land’ With IG-Worthy Gigantic Pineapples & Mahjong Tiles

2020-01-12 , 1:00 pm

I stare hard at the title of the article and whisper to myself, “Is it because I’m not Chinese?”

I turn to my editor with a blur sotong look on my face and say, “Huat Huat Land? Hmm… ok.. can.”

Tanjong Pagar Rooftop Turned Into Huat Huat Land With IG-Worthy Gigantic Pineapples & Mahjong Tiles

To be very honest, I don’t know what a Huat Huat Land is. I’ve never even heard of such a term in all my years of formal education.

However, I have been tasked to write this article, so if a Huat Huat Land is what I have to give to readers, a Huat Huat Land is what they’ll get.

If you’re around Tanjong Pagar, be sure to check out a rooftop in the area which has magically been turned into Huat Huat Land this Chinese New Year.

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre announced on Facebook the opening of their Huat Huat Land rooftop garden.

It’s star features? Giant-sized pineapples and mahjong titles, aka lots of Huat.

Pineapples

Image: Facebook (Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre)

Like all fruits, pineapples bring its fair share of benefits. Clear skin is just one among them. However, beyond just eating them, it is believed that rolling pineapples around your home will bring prosperity and good luck.

Also known as HUAT. I think.

Brb, I’m going to FairPrice to buy a pineapple.

Mahjong Tiles

Mahjong tiles, on the other hand, bring about good health, wisdom and happiness.

Honestly, the rooftop area looks really pretty, especially with these supersized pineapples and mahjong tiles lighting up the area.

Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre aptly calls it a pineapple paradise. It has a nice ring to it too.

Murals By Award-Winning Local Illustrator Lee Xin Li

If you’re a fan of art and illustrations, take a look at the murals the very talented local illustrator Lee Xin Lee has created, which were inspired by images of annual Chinese New Year celebrations.

Redeem Limited-Edition Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Red Packets

What’s an event without a social media engagement and giveaway?

You can stand a chance to win these beautiful red packets if you post your photos at the rooftop on social media while you’re there.

For photo opportunities, a giveaway and more pictures for the gram’ be sure to head down to this rooftop in Tanjong Pagar.

You’re bound to have a Chinese New Year that’s Huat AF.