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I once asked my mother, “What was the unhappiest time in your life?” She replied that she felt a sense of emptiness and sadness when I went off to university and started working—that she felt like she no longer had a place in my life. Her colleagues even told me the same thing, saying that during that time, they saw her desk filled with A4 sheets covered with my name written over and over again.
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Life will not always go as planned. There will be moments when things shift without warning. What you hold on to in those moments matters… That a cheerful heart, even in difficulty, is not something small. It changes how you carry the weight.
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Stepping into the stage gave her a strong sense of accomplishment – a reminder that age is no barrier to passion, confidence and contribution
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As a child, her mother once promised to bring her for ballet lessons, a promise that never came to pass. Years later, through Chingay, Susan found herself reconnecting with that long held dream in an unexpected way.
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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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I started Chingay performance at Orchard Road in the 80s, when the Chingay parade was held in the morning.