Chingay parade 2016 - Lights of legacy, brighter Singapore

The purpose of Chingay 2016 is to bring together the multi-racial communities as part of the unique Singaporean Lunar New Year tradition, held during the first weekend of Lunar New Year. The purpose of the first Chingay was to compensate the ban of firecrackers the year before and also to celebrate the birthdays of Chinese deities and the Goddess of Mercy(guan yin). I feel that this change has happened as the years went by because the younger generation is starting to lose traditional interest in religious rituals and practices. This is also due to the shift in mindset towards a more multi-cultural and religious society where Singaporeans are becoming more inclusive towards other races and religions celebrating this festival together. I feel that the organizers have successfully fulfilled this purpose as they have gotten people of all races to perform and watch the event.