Chingay Parade

If you are wondering what to catch this weekend, you might want to catch the Chingay Celebrations at the Singapore Flyer!

Previously, we had the privilege to dress up together with the Cantonese Opera Troup and the kids got the chance to get their faces painted as well.

So if you want to check out the Parade this weekend, here are a few pictures to let you know what you can expect!

That’s right, all this will be happening this Friday and Saturday night! Spectators can expect to catch an extravaganza of lights, excitement and fun, as they watch the parade from the F1 Stands.

In case your are wondering what Chingay means, it is actually from the Hokkien dialect, of which the Mandarin equivalent is “Zhuang Yi” , meaning “the art of masquerade”. The festival began as a neighbourhood parade with only Chinese elements in 1973. Today, the Chingay Parade has evolved to be the grandest street and floats parade in Asia, showcasing the rich, vibrant multi-culturalism of Singapore and exciting cultures all over the world.

As we watched the Parade, we also managed to catch up with our friends from the Cantonese Troupe. Check out the intricate details of each costume. If you want to find out more about the costumes and make-up, do check out our previous post!

Kids always love a Parade, and if you can make your way down to the Chingay, I am sure that the whole family will have a great time!

Tickets can still be purchased for this weekend and they start from $28.50 – $60. Do click here for more details