Chingay 2016 marks the first year of Singapore's next 50 years towards SG100. With this,Chingay 2016 is aptly themed, "Lights of Legacy, Brighter Singapore", celebrating the legacy and wisdom of our founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and other founding fathers based on the core values advocated by them.
Many people with umbrellas in the downpour before Chingay.
Certainly hard to dish out a camera for these memorable shots!
Certainly hard to dish out a camera for these memorable shots!
The parade opens with an energetic vibe that promises to wow the audiences as 800 youths dressed in lighted costumes illuminate the dimmed 360-metre parade route in an upbeat choreography. Today's youths, tomorrow's future, guided by the wisdom of our founding fathers, kick-starts the parade as we begin the voyage towards SG100.
Welcoming the first act in their gold and silver outfits with ponchos.
Certainly a unique experience under an umbrella!
Certainly a unique experience under an umbrella!
PM Lee Hsien Loong and Chan Chun Sing brave the rain to bring a message of cheer to all on a Brighter Future for Singapore despite the downpour...
The SG100 float to kickstart a Brighter Future for Singapore after our jubilee year SG50...
Beware the fiery dragon laden with smoking incense sticks that breathes out fire.
These men struggled hard to keep the dragon lit despite the heavy downpour...
These men struggled hard to keep the dragon lit despite the heavy downpour...
In the traditional Dragon Dance performed during festive occasions,
the movement "dragon chasing the pearl" shows the continual pursuit of wisdom...
the movement "dragon chasing the pearl" shows the continual pursuit of wisdom...
Performed during festive occasions, the Dragon Dance consists of
a group of artistes navigating the long flexible dragon with poles...
a group of artistes navigating the long flexible dragon with poles...
Flag bearers performing stunts in the downpour.
The rain was so heavy that the effect on the lasers was absolutely stunning!
The rain was so heavy that the effect on the lasers was absolutely stunning!
The unique float titled "Because We Are Different, We Are One" about racial and religious harmony with all the major religions in Singapore represented on the float and all the major races dancing below as accompaniment...
The Chinese, Malay and Indian cultural performances draws audiences in appreciation of local cultural heritage and legacies through performing arts and music.
In "Friendship all over the World", talents from China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, USA, Taiwan and Thailand shares the stage alongside our local stars in a burst of exuberance with their performances.
On this float sponsored by Select Group and Peach Garden,
graceful maidens dance on the platform to Chinese classical music.
graceful maidens dance on the platform to Chinese classical music.
