Chingay Parade reflection

  When I knew that we were going to the Chingay Parade, I was really excited as it was my first time seeing it live. Although I've watched it on the TV before, it was really different live and I really enjoyed myself a lot there. Everyone was really enthusiastic and the atmosphere there was very 'high'. This year's theme for the Chingay was 'Colors of fabric, One people'. I felt that it was really conveyed through the different kinds of floats which represented different races and cultures. There were a lot of performers who look proud to represent their religion to perform in the Chingay Parade. There were even little kids performing and I think it was really cute and brave of them to be able to do that at such a young age. 'Regardless of race, language or religion', Singapore is a multi-racial country and everyone lived together peacefully. Externally, everyone looks different but underneath, we are all humans and are one people. We learnt to respect one another's cultures and embrace it. I think everyone who went enjoyed themselves and after the parade has ended, RV cheered together and I think that really united us. I was also grateful for the efforts that the performers had put into this performance. The months of hard work and preparations for this parade was really touching. 

- Hui Qing (6)