Chingay Parade 2016 was a glimpse into the different cultures of Singapore and the world. Proving race, language and creed are no barriers, it emphasized that we are one people, one nation, one Singapore, regardless of race, language or religion.
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| Lights Of Legacy, Brighter Singapore. What does it really mean? |
What the theme, Lights of Legacy, brighter Singapore means is subjective. The way the organizers put up this Chingay made me think about how Singapore had just celebrated it's 50th anniversary, which is undoubtedly a very big event. This does not mean that Singapore is any less united or proud of our country. The event reminded us that we would continue to work towards improving Singapore, readying ourselves for SG100.
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I would also like to note that the first ever Chingay Parade only depicted the Chinese aspect of Singapore - dragon and lion dances, martial arts and street opera. This contrasts the current Chingay which showcases performances put up by a vast variety of cultures. For instance, Japanese, Hindu, Malay. Racial harmony is very important in Singapore as we are a cosmopolitan city. We should recognize and celebrate how racially diverse Singapore become. This is something we should be proud of -- how Singaporeans and people of various cultures and races are able to coexist with little to no conflict. I was also impressed by how many volunteers and how much effort they put into this performance.
The way the event was organized showed
how Singapore would never stop striving and developing herself. Though Singapore has and will grow exponentially, our journey is not over. There are 50 more years to go before SG100. We should make the most of them.
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| Volunteers from the People's Association Youth Movement |
how Singapore would never stop striving and developing herself. Though Singapore has and will grow exponentially, our journey is not over. There are 50 more years to go before SG100. We should make the most of them.
Chua Hui Xuan 2A (6)
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