Chingay 2007
Parade of Dreams

Chingay is an annual event in Singapore. It was started in 1973 after the Government banned the setting of firecrackers in 1972. The first Chingay Parade was held on 4th February 1973, second day of Chinese New Year.

Chingay is Asia's grandest street and floats parade. It showcases the rich multi-cultures and cosmopolitan cultures in Singapore. It also features exotic performing groups from all over the world. Singaporeans and tourists can enjoy high entertainment and fun, non-stop music and dance, glittering floats and performances at Chingay.

The word "Chingay", in Hokkien, means the art of costume and masquerade.

Chingay Parade highlights

  • Glittering multi-ethnic performance "Rhythm.Harmony.Life" by People's Association Talents
  • Performers dancing within giant balloons
  • First-time pole act by children from Fujian, China
  • Village folk item "The Eight Immortals" from Pujiang, China
  • Exotic performances from Angola, China, Indonesia, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Republic of Belarus, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and more.
  • Pyrotechnics, confetti and special effects galore.


    Chingay 2007 is the 35th annual event and to be held on
    Friday, 23rd February and
    Saturday, 24th February 2007.

    For more details, please visit www.chingay.org.sg

    Welcome to Singapore and see the Chingay Parade live at Orchard Road.

    Tickets are $45 each for gallery seats.
    Buy your tickets through SISTIC Website: www.sistic.com.sg
    SISTIC hotline: (65) 6348 5555

    • Some of the performances at Chingay 2006
    Live telecasted by MediaCorp Pte Ltd, Singapore on 4th February 2006
    		   
    		   
    		   
    		   

    21.01.2007