When I was told that I would be going to watch the Chingay Parade 2014, let's just say I was excited. I told myself that going to the Chingay Parade would enable to me to take some great pictures for my camera. As a photographer myself, I found myself unable to say no to any chance for me to snap a good shot for my camera.
However, at the Chingay Parade itself, though I indeed was busy with walking around and taking photos from different angles, I found myself more immersed in watching and enjoying the Chingay performances. With such a vibrant display of colors, the wide array of performances, and the immense range of costumes was simply astounding. I enjoyed the Chingay Parade 2014 thoroughly.
Personally, I felt that this Chingay Parade 2014 really shows Singapore as one multi-racial united society. With the theme being "Colors of Fabric, One People", it really conveyed the message that Singaporeans from all races and religions, old and young, are united as one, as one Singapore. Not to mention, the painstaking amount of effort and the time taken out of the many performers' daily schedules. The effort these performers put into bringing the message into action was really worth it. Also, the Chingay Parade is a reminder to us Singaporeans of our heritage. The Chingay Parade has a rich history, dating back all the way to the 1970s, and the fact that we still celebrate it forty years later is a sign that despite the fast pace of rapid technological advancement, Singapore still remembers, respects, and continues to cultivate its cultures and traditions.
-Ian (26)
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