Crowds throng Singapore's Orchard Road for first ever Christmas Eve street party

Crowds of people could be seen ambling along Orchard Road, which was lined with stalls selling handicrafts and drinks. - ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

SINGAPORE: For as long as she has worked in Singapore, Filipino domestic helper Lydia Lundubian, 43, has made it a point to be at Orchard Road with her friends on Christmas Eve to bask in the festive atmosphere.

But her 11th time back has been special: this year, Ms Lundubian, Ms Julie Gelongo, 44, and Ms Premia Tomas, 48, took in the glittering lights from a driver’s perspective, by strolling down the usually-busy four-lane road.