Chingay Parade Reflection

When I was going to the Chingay parade, I just wanted to take pictures for the CID presentation and get my work done for CID. However, during the Chingay parade, everybody was bonded together and there was a lively spirit somewhere in the atmosphere. I could not help but joined in the fun too and started cheering along with the rest of the Year 2 batch. Generally, I enjoyed the Chingay parade and I think that we were very lucky to be able to watch it live with our friends because we get to bond together. The Chingay parade showed me that Singapore is a multi-racial country and other races can also celebrate Lunar New Year with us too by performing in the Chingay parade as part of the Lunar New Year celebration. This proves that Singapore is united as one, regardless of race. I like the floats because they were very beautiful and colourful. They really lighted up the whole place and made the Chingay parade appealing to watch. The performers were also very professional, apart from a few who looked lost when they were performing. The performances were all very exciting and some of them had small kids. Nearing the end of the Chingay parade, many of the Year 2 students started standing up and chanting our school's cheer "Strawberry Shortcake Blueberry Pie". I could sense RV's unity and school spirit at that time. Everybody was very hyped up and cheered. Some of the performers were looking at us too and everybody had a smile on their faces. This goes to show that everybody enjoyed the Chingay parade and it brings out the unity in all of us. I hope that the school can bring us to such an event again to experience the unity of not only our school but Singapore.

-Kah Ghee (15)