Done by:

Erin, Nicole, Ling Jia, Si Hui, Jun Jie

CHINGAY Singapore ’2014

Contents

• Chingay

• Prologue

• Chapter 1

• Chapter 2

• Chapter 3

• Chapter 4

• Chapter 5• Chapter 6• Chapter 7• Epilogue• Author’s

Notes• Q&A

CHINGAY

Exotic groups from various countries (eg Ghana, Brazil)

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

PrologueColours of Fabric, One People, 布海同心”

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.

What does the theme mean to you?

The Parade

Chapter 1Different ethnics

Orange fabric that flowed through the entire parade route accompanied by performers of different races and the Malay and Indian drums.

The Chinese dance was presented by 700 young ladiesMulti-racial dance by different races

“Paint With ONE Heart”

Chinese Dance

Multi-racial Dance

Welcoming the Year of the Horse

Chapter 2Iconic Landmarks

Changi Airport

Vanda Miss Joaquim

The Merlion Sentosa Esplanade

Marina Bay Sands

Gardens by the bay

Wishing Singapore longevity and good fortune!

Chapter 3 (I)Around the world

(Chinese) -China

Chapter 3 (II)Around the world

(Malay)

Chapter 3 (III)Around the world

(Indian) -India

Chapter 3 (IV)Around the world

(Spanish) -Spain

Chapter 3 (V)Around the world

(Japanese) –Japan

Chapter 4Singapore Organizations

Ballet @ CCsSuch as Hougang, Ang Mo Kio and Paya Lebar Kovan

Playground @ Toa Payoh

Sponsored by Toteboard

PAYM(People’s Association Youth Movement)

Sponsored by NUS, Passion and Lee Foundation

Chapter 5Uniquely Singapore

International Year of the Family(20th anniversary)

Racial Harmony

Getai

• 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

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

Chapter 6Participating Schools

Wen Wu Learning Studio

Caneberra Secondary School

Singapore American School

Pei Hwa Dance Society

Jurong Jewels

The Giant Puppets

Chapter 7Others

Interest Groups

Gardens in the home

---Clean and Green City

CDCs Care(Community Development Council)

Multi-cultural Community Volunteerism Elderly Vulnerable

Glowing Stars

---Youth Hip Hop Group

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

Author’s Note (I)

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

What did you enjoy about the parade?

Catchy Music

Bright and Colourful Floats

Sea of Never-ending Colours

Colourful hand-knitted tapestries displayed

Fireworks

Author’s Note (II)

What are your personal thoughts on this learning journey?

In conclusion…

Q&A

session!!!