Race Course Road
Little India, Singapore
17 November 2012
Deepavali or 'Festival of Lights' is held annually in November to celebrate Lord Krishna's triumph over the evil Narakasura. Since Lord Krishna symbolizes goodness, the festival of lights represents the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
Every year, the UTSAV Deepavali Street Parade will be held at Little India. Starting from Race Course Road, the Deepavali Street Parade was held on 17 November 2012. A dazzling extravaganza of colours and cultural diversity, the parade consisted of arts and cultural groups showcasing multi-cultural local and international performances that are an insight to Singapore's festive traditions. Performances by both local and international groups, it is a splendid kaleidoscope of songs and dances culminating in a dazzling array of fireworks.
A rhythmic and grand dance by a Malay cultural group...
An infusion of colour and drum beats by the expressive dancers
from Sri Lanka's Maha Karuna Buddhist Society...
Graceful dance moves with animated facial expressions...
A flurry of movement...
No need paiseh about size. Big is beautiful and graceful too. Kudos!
Intense fierceness accompanies the constancy of drum beats...
The students from Greenwood Primary with their portrayal of Pongal,
a thanksgiving festival to celebrate the end of the harvest season...
a thanksgiving festival to celebrate the end of the harvest season...
Exquisite beauty and grace from the performance by the Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society (SIFAS)...
Intricate hand gestures, beautiful smiles, and elaborate head dresses from the next performers...
The clatter of sticks adds liveliness to the beat...
Excellent dance and drama by Aakash Ganga,
a foundation for Indian classical dance, folk dance,contemporary dance and music...
Even the little ones are amazing in their repertoire of facial expressions...
The performers at Sangeshtraz (SZ) Chambers of Performing Arts love to have fun!
A simpler dance from the Golden Gals, a group of seniors. Good active aging initiative!
Fancy some Bhangra, anyone?
All the colour and music culminates in a dazzling display of fireworks,
just metres away from the spectator stand...
Watch the video of the 25-storey high fireworks here...
The aftermath of the fireworks - clearing by the crew and dust in the air...
The street decorations that are a sight to behold!
More photos are available on Merlion Wayfarer's Picasa at :
Events - Deepavali Street Parade
