Chingay 2016 marks the first year of Singapore's next 50 years towards SG100 and hence, Chingay 2016 is aptly themed, 'Lights of Legacy, Brighter Singapore'. The purpose of this year's chingay is to celebrate the legacy and wisdom of our founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and other founding fathers based on the core values advocated by them and pledging our support to live it and move forward together towards a brighter future, and to also bring people of different races and countries together.
People of different races and countries all came together and performed together, working as one. Some of the performers also performed according to their own culture, for example, one of the performance was Indian dance, and the performers wore Indian costumes. This performances introduce us to their culture and thus we were able to learn more about different cultures and respect them.
My favourite performance was the aerial stunt, as it is unique and different from the other performances. The performers were being high up in the air, doing stunts and moves. Another reason why i liked this performance most is that the performers were very brave and despite the dangers, they were willing to be performing, making the Chingay performance much more interesting.
My favourite performance was the aerial stunt, as it is unique and different from the other performances. The performers were being high up in the air, doing stunts and moves. Another reason why i liked this performance most is that the performers were very brave and despite the dangers, they were willing to be performing, making the Chingay performance much more interesting.
The first Chingay's started in 4 February 1973. It's purpose was to compensate for the ban on firecrackers, a customary New Year practice to drive away evil spirits, with all its noise and gaiety. Firecrackers were banned as it is being considered as a safety hazard. The change in the purpose now and then is probably to unite people of different countries and races together, bringing Singaporeans closer, as we are a multi-racial country.
Definitely, the organisers have successfully fulfilled the purpose, I could see the performers, enjoying themselves and waving the props together, during the finale. Friendships were created through all the rehearsals and trainings, and they were doing their best in the performance.
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