SINGAPORE - The popular River Hongbao event, which this year limited crowd sizes, has been extended by four days with a final show on Saturday (Feb 20). The free event, held at Gardens by the Bay from Feb 10, features 24 giant lanterns, pre-recorded performances and a lion dance exhibition with artefacts from private collectors and organisations, some dating as far back as the 1950s. Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law Edwin Tong, who was there on its first two nights, said: "Many Singaporeans enjoy River Hongbao each Chinese New Year. "I am glad that this year's edition has been extended, so that more can experience the spectacular offerings while keeping safe." Around 23,000 people attended the event over the first four days. Due to safe management measures, organisers had limited attendance to a maximum of 2,000 people for each 1½ hour time slot during the day and the two hour slots at night. Mr Tan Aik Hock, chairman of this year's River Hongbao organising committee, said: "Many visitors have told us that they really enjoyed coming to River Hongbao in the new venue, as it is less crowded and they still get a taste of Chinese New Year festivitie...