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In recent years, the performances have been decentralised into neighbourhoods so that all citizens can benefit. It brings joy and excitement with its beautiful and elaborate floats, as performers perform on top of the moving platforms.
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“Harmony” is not an abstract concept, but comes from the concrete handshake, practice and laughter in daily life.
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Living in harmony between various ethnic groups allows other countries to learn from each other, tolerate each other, and create happiness together regardless of the diversity of races.
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I realized that integrating into a city sometimes depends not on big events, but on these small neighborhood excitement: if you are willing to come out and take a look and smile, Singapore will become “I belong here too” at some point.
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The harmonious dance performed on the same stage by people of different ethnicities and cultural backgrounds is a truly precious cultural spectacle. The parade is not only a visual feast but also a platform for cultural exchange, allowing audiences to learn about each other and respect differences in a joyful atmosphere.
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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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The beauty of the Chingay Parade lies not only in its spectacle or visual grandeur, but in a beauty born of mutual respect and inclusivity—being different, yet moving forward together… I was already part of this multicultural tapestry. Because I was watching, understanding, and embracing 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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Through this Chingay Parade, I deeply appreciate the infectious and unifying power of art in public spaces. Chingay is not merely an external form of beauty, but also a way of cultural expression and emotional transmission…This experience also made me realize the important value of art activities in enriching the public’s spiritual life and improving aesthetic literacy.
