What’s Chingay

National event Held anually ‘chingay’ is derived from 妆 艺 ,which

means “the art of masquerade and costume” in hokien.

Held to Improve the dampened festival chinese new year mood after the ban of firecrackers in 1972.

Chingay Theme 2014

theme : “colors of fabric, one people ， 布海同心” specifically displayed at the ending

of the parade to show the unity of

singaporean creating a better singapore.

Opening ceremony

Introducing Singapore’s culture - Folks Songs sang showcasing the Singapore spirit - 360, Batik Fabric welcoming the horse year - Chinese dance, Parade of Horses

Performances

- Singapore is united as one -Singapore getai -community puppetry art -vibrant Indian bollywood- themed performing contigent - malay dance-off - mass ballet display - performing contingents

Grand finale

- Singapore spiritPresented by 3000 performersKnit as one“网织同心”1500 pieces of community

knitted tapestriesTwo 360m long knitted art pieces

What we enjoyed

Colorful floats

Multi-racial paradeGoodie bagsFire works!

What we enjoyed

A F I(s)

warm Not being able to hear mcees Sitting at a position where we cannot

see some performances

REFLECTIONS TIME!

TERIMA -

KASIH