CHINGAY 2016
LIGHTS OF LEGACY BRIGHTER SINGAPORE
From a humble beginning emerged a bright and colorful international celebration. Chingay has stolen many people's hearts, bringing them closer together and igniting their passion for Singapore in many years to come.
The bright and shining festival used to celebrate Chinese new year but now, transformed into a whole new culture pertaining to our pledge's " regardless of race language or religion." People from all over the world fly to Singapore every year not only to participate in this huge festival but also to perform.
This year, there were many floats of many diverse countries like Japan, India and many more. This represents the racial harmony Singapore can bring us all and hopefully it can " build a democratic society" by allowing every race and religion to portray themselves in the brightest and most colorful way.
However, I have to bring up the fact that our founding father, as they mentioned, Lee Kuan Yew, created this festival to celebrate Chinese new year, as a compensation of the ban of firecrackers as a fire hazard in Singapore. I have to admit I was a little disappointed when in found out how much Chingay has changed over the years. Now, only a small portion of Chingay represents the direct meaning behind the very reason why it was created in the first place- Chinese new year.
I really wish that in the year's to come, Singapore will not lose Chingay's oldest culture and meaning. It will be very pitiful to see it change to just anther festival without any real or ancient meaning to it.
Regardless, i can safely assume that Chingay can " achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation" among Singaporeans in the years to come...
A brighter Singapore
Lights of Legacy
Based on justice and equality
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So as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation
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