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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
He remembered the swirl of vibrant costumes, the steady rhythm of drums echoing through the streets, and the simple excitement of standing and watching all the performances.
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…
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.