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Different ethnic groups present their best traditional celebrations … exciting lion and dragon dances and float drumming by the Chinese community groups, joget dance and silat, a Malay martial arts, by the Malay community and also Thaipusam drumming by the Indian community
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He remembered the swirl of vibrant costumes, the steady rhythm of drums echoing through the streets, and the simple excitement of standing and watching all the performances.
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She used to attend the parades with her daughters who were part of the School of the Arts, located at one end of Orchard Road…. She often tried to attend despite the crowd as she enjoyed the electrifying atmosphere with the crowd cheering the performers, who had clearly put in a lot of time and effort.
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She remembers helping the children with the elaborate, colorful make-up…
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As the floats rolled past, strangers became friends, exchanging opinions on which floats they liked. It was like a village affair.
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One can feel the fun, happiness, excitement and most importantly, the unity of one Singapore.
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My wish finally came true many years later when I had the opportunity in 2025 as part of a dance group to participate in the event
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I was amazed by my ability to learn complex choreography and maintain the stamina needed for the performance, proving that perseverance knows no age limits.
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