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As children, we were happy because after the Chingay procession, our father would bring us to eat and go window shopping. This helped pass the time, as the buses were always crowded once the procession ended…. We also needed to thank the cleaners, who would immediately start cleaning the surrounding area within a short time, before traffic on the road resumed.
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There are thousands of performers from all over the world. They use high technology such as LED costumes and props, digital backdrops and projections, making it a mega show.
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I have a deeper understanding of the significance of Singapore’s multicultural integration. Different ethnic groups and cultures are presented side by side on the same street, respecting and appreciating each other. This is the most moving scenery in Singapore, and it is also a cultural and educational force that is worth passing on from generation to generation.
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I still recall fondly that feeling – everything at home was spick and span, of having families around me and counting down to a new year. I miss it.
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Hot, sweaty, and jostled from all the pushing, we didn’t care. Every sound, every flash of light, and every swirl of colour made us feel as if we had stepped into a dream.
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The most exciting moment was when Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan stood on a float, waving and greeting the excited crowds, receiving rounds of applause!
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Now, the Chingay parade has moved into neighbourhoods, making it easier for frail seniors to have a look. Last year, I managed to get tickets for my daughter and me to be there. My daughter’s wish was fulfilled.
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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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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…
