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
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.
She remembers helping the children with the elaborate, colorful make-up…
Intangible heritage is not only about preserving traditions, but about keeping them alive through people…. Chingay stands as a powerful symbol of cultural resilience, inclusivity and shared national identity
It brought lasting friendships, immense joy in performing and evoked deep pride in representing Singapore’s diversity.. It is a living story of community and heritage
“One day when I am old, I will need someone to take care of me. While I do not need to be taken care of yet, I want to do my part now.”