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
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.
I started Chingay performance at Orchard Road in the 80s, when the Chingay parade was held in the morning.
A poetic tribute to this wonderful, magical cultural heritage
What’s heart-warming is how all are ultimately united in a common goal – to bring the joy of the festivities to the crowd, the enjoyment of friendships across all ages, ethnicity or even nationalities, and the striving for excellence
Firecrackers are a thing of the past, we now watch Chingay parades on TV.
Lanterns glowed as dancers spun past, drums beating like a heartbeat. Bright floats showed lions, phoenixes and flowers mixed with neon lights and familiar music.