1. CHINGAY
Singapore
‟2014
Done by:
Erin, Nicole, Ling Jia, Si Hui, Jun Jie

2. Contents
• Chingay
• Prologu
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• Chapter
1
• Chapter
2
• Chapter
3
• Chapter
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Epilogue
Author’s
Notes
• Q&A
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3. CHINGAY
Largest street performance &
float parade in Asia
Represents Singapore’s vibrant
and multicultural society
Chingay = 妆艺,
‘the art of costume and
masquerade”
Evolved with Asian and global
influences
Performers from clubs, schools
and institutions
Exotic groups from various
countries (eg Ghana, Brazil)

4. Prologue
Colours of Fabric, One People,布海同心”
What does the theme mean to you?
The theme means that many different people, be it in terms of
status or nationality, we are bonded as one, and still a nation
together. Chingay is a multicultural event where we can
experience different cultures of Singapore. Despite our age,
race, language and creed, we celebrate and stand together to
work as one.

5. The Parade

6. Chapter 1
Different ethnics
Chinese Dance
The Chinese dance was presented by 700 young
ladies
Multi-racial dance by different races
Multi-racial Dance
“Paint With ONE Heart”
Orange fabric that flowed through
the entire parade route
accompanied by performers of
different races and the Malay and
Indian drums.

7. Welcoming the Year of the Horse

8. Chapter 2
Iconic Landmarks
 The Merlion
 Esplanade
 Gardens by the bay
 Sentosa
 Changi Airport
 Marina Bay Sands
 Vanda Miss Joaquim

9. Wishing Singapore longevity and
good fortune!

10. Chapter 3 (I)
Around the world
(Chinese) -China

11. Chapter 3 (II)
Around the world
(Malay)

12. Chapter 3 (III)
Around the world
(Indian) -India

13. Chapter 3 (IV)
Around the world
(Spanish) -Spain

14. Chapter 3 (V)
Around the world
(Japanese)
–Japan

15. Chapter 4
Singapore Organizations
Playground @ Toa Payoh
Ballet @ CCs
Such as Hougang,
Ang Mo Kio and
Paya Lebar Kovan
Sponsored by Toteboard
Sponsored by NUS, Passion
and Lee Foundation
PAYM
(People‟s Association Youth Movement)

16. Chapter 5
Uniquely Singapore
International Year of the Family
(20th anniversary)
 Refocus on role of families in development
 Take stock of recent trends in family policy
development
 Share good practices in family policy making
 Review challenges faced by families
worldwide and recommend solutions
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A boisterous live stage performance
held during the Ghost Festival
Main song used was “一人一半”
(Originally a Hokkien song)
Sung in English and Hokkien during
parade
Brought together a Malay singer too
Getai

17. Chapter 6
Participating Schools
Caneberra Secondary School
Singapore American School
Pei Hwa Dance Society
Jurong Jewels
Wen Wu Learning Studio

18. The Giant Puppets

19. Chapter 7
Others
 Glowing Stars
---Youth Hip Hop Group
 Gardens in the home
---Clean and Green City
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Multi-cultural Community
Volunteerism
Elderly
Vulnerable

20. Epilogue
Construction cranes
> What we have now could have only been achievable through the hard
work we gone through all these years to be able to transform a country of
villages and kampongs into a modern city
“Diverse Cultures, One People”
> Emphasizes on the theme and racial harmony between us
“One People”
> Tapestries were hand-knitted by volunteers from all walks of life,
committing time and effort, making it with the donated cloth into
colourful pieces of artwork
„Knit With One Heart‟
> Lyrics in Malay, Tamil, English, Mandarin
Fireworks

21. Author’s Note (I)
What did you enjoy about the parade?
 Catchy Music
 Bright and Colourful Floats
 Sea of Never-ending Colours
 Colourful hand-knitted tapestries displayed
 Fireworks
What do you think are the possible areas of improvement?
 Displaying a combined piece to show the we can work together as a whole
 All races dancing together in a performance
 Clearer commentary at the parade
 Providing pamphlets

22. Author’s Note (II)
What are your personal thoughts on this learning journey?
In conclusion…