This 1.2 km beach has been sectioned off into five distinct party zones, each filled with concerts, music, dancing, eating and fringe activities like firewalking. And hey, if the countdown is getting too hot for you, why not dip in the giant foam pool to cool off? Don't forget to don your board shorts and bikinis for a quick splash. 

Ready for Chinese New Year 2012? Wishing health, wealth and happiness for everyone, Singapore rings in the year of the auspicious dragon with brighter lights, bigger celebrations and great dragon dramatics.

While Chinese New Year officially falls on 23 and 24 January 2012, the days leading up to this significant occasion are full of pomp and revelry. The celebrations kick off with the Chinese New Year Celebrations 2012 Street Light-Up that turns the main streets of Chinatown into a dazzling dreamscape of colourful dragon-themed decorations. From 21 to 29 January 2012, the River Hongbao 2012 transforms The Float at Marina Bay into a captivating spectacle of lights.

Most of the celebrations planned and observed on New Year's Eve in Singapore, are in accordance with the Chinese traditions and beliefs. Following the traditional lunar calendar, an extended fifteen days of celebration takes place, in which everyone in Singapore enthusiastically participates. All the streets, buildings, and markets are decorated with colorful lights. Also, people in their respective selves also decorate their houses, and put on the illuminating lights all over the place. As people prefer to engage in shopping, markets make sure to attract more of them by making luring offers, and by placing latest and best products for sale.

Usually, most of the people plan out a special dinner for the evening, in which all close friends and relatives, are invited. Spending time with friends, relatives, and family is considered as an intrinsic part of New Year's Eve in Singapore, as it is considered to symbolize for a reunion time with old and new friends, relatives, and family members.