Good Friday 2022

GOOD FRIDAY IN SINGAPORE: A SOLEMN BUT ANTICIPATED LONG WEEKEND

The Good Friday is both a solemn religious celebration as it commemorates the death of Jesus Christ, but also the most anticipated break in the schedule as it provides us with a long weekend. A long weekend means more freedom or extended vacation. We can pick places a little farther away than usual, or even go to multiple places. But before we discuss what to do during the Good Friday 2022 and Easter Break, let us see it from the Christian perspective.

Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the Calvary. The public holiday falls on a different date every year but one thing that is sure is that it always falls on a Friday to honor the day referred to in the bible – hence the name. The Good Friday 2022 falls on April 15.

So what do people or devotees normally do during Good Friday? Church service is pretty much the main item. Re-enactment of the crucifixion is perhaps a common procession at church. Other than that, everything is kept in a solemn spirit, which is understandable because the day is basically to commemorate the death of Jesus.

Now speaking of tradition, each country celebrates it differently. In England, precisely in London, a passion play is held annually at the Trafalgar Square. In Israel, people take the path to Calvary in Jerusalem to honor Jesus. In the Philippines, things get bloody because the re-enactment is close to real with people being nailed to the cross. So, what about Singapore?

The Big Three Ideas for Good Friday

The root of Christianity in Singapore is not as deep as that of Buddhism. So is the number of people. Regardless, Christians in the country still constitute a good number of people and the majority of it is not secular, as proven by the number of churches. This means that the tradition prevails and people tend to attend service when and if possible. That is the extent of it. Over the years, there has not been anything that sticks out when it comes to the religious celebration. What comes after the service, however, is a different story.

Singapore offers numerous destinations to explore and a long weekend definitely spells adventure. There are countless options but basically, they come down to attraction, staycation, and shopping. The big three.

Now let us discuss these ones by one.

Attraction

Singapore hosts more than enough attractions, ranging from the zoo to 4D entertainment. You can spend your time enjoying the sunset from a bird-eye view from the Observation Deck of the Marina Bay Sands, or you can sit back and relax while laser and fountain are shot to the sky at Wings of Time in Marina Bay. Plenty is plenty but one should receive a highlight as it carries an international reputation. The wax museum of Madame Tussauds at Sentosa is the place to go if you are a fan of blockbuster movies. This is a place where you can take pictures next to your favorite actors or athlete, or even world leaders. When you have the time such as in the Good Friday holiday, try coming here and immortalize your picture standing next to the Terminator. That will be a good one to display on Facebook.

Staycation

Until a few years ago, this was not a trend because people did not see the point of staying in a hotel in the city where you live. Now that the pandemic has hit us hard, we have come to realize that every now and then, we need a new atmosphere, and staying in can be a solution. Singapore, like always, is a host to hundreds of hotels from five-star establishments to budget hotels. If you are a visitor, certainly you need to find accommodation that suits your needs. But if you are somebody who actually lives on the island, you can explore the bunch of hotels that stand tall in the city. For a better experience, try logging in to Traveloka and see the price for yourself. Traveloka offers various discounts and other benefits that will certainly make your stay nothing but memorable.

Shopping

There is nothing much to say about this segment. When in doubt of what to do during a long weekend, shopping is always the right answer. You can’t go wrong with it. You can only spend more than you should. So if the holiday is closing in and you still have not figured out which of the other two you want to take, choose shopping. Singapore has plenty of shopping malls such as VivoCity, Paragon Mall, and the Shoppes. You literally will never run out of options.

So there you go. A list of activities that you can do while spending a good Friday holiday, or the long weekend. Remember, if you are having a problem with selecting the destination, be sure to check Traveloka because it is our mission to help you enjoy your holiday.