Firstly, there was a brilliant performance put up by performers from various races. This event allowed people from all races to bond and work together as one and come up with a wonderful performance. It also uplifts the values in our flag—Democracy, Justice, Peace, Prosperity and Equality. It was followed by a fascinating dragon dance performance and a series of stilts performance. I think that walking on stilts requires a lot of practice and hard work. Also, practising the dragon dance performance requires a lot of team-work and good coordination. Hence, I admire those performers for their determination and perseverance.
There was also a fascinating performance put up by our friends from Yakutia, Cambodia, Indonesia, South Korea, China, and Singapore. This activity can allow people from different backgrounds to merge and work together, whilst boosting friendships among countries. I was really happy when I saw this scene as late Mr Lee Kuan Yew’s legacy of a “multi-racial” society has been well passed down by our generation.
Somewhere in the middle of Chingay, there was a showcase of future Singapore by various performers through colourful props and costumes as they paraded along the platforms wearing their costumes. Music was playing in the background as performers showed off their vibrant costumes. Next, there are also many cajon players and saxophonists playing their instruments while walking along the platforms, showing the vibrancy of our community. It lifted our spirits up as everybody cheered and waved our star-shaped wand enthusiastically according to the beat of the music, despite the heavy drizzle.
If I remembered correctly, there was also a grand finale at the very end of Chingay. It was the coming-together of almost all the performers and they sang many songs together. We also joined in and waved along if we do not know the lyrics but sang together if we recognised the lyrics. Chingay 2017 left a deep mark in our hearts as it allowed us to bond together as a class, and was hence a memorable and unforgettable experience!
I think that the purpose of Chingay is for people of different races, different ethnic groups, and different backgrounds to come together as one and work together to put up a successful performance. Also, I feel that Chingay allowed us to show others that we are a strong country and would persevere through any difficulties or challenges we may face together as one.
I think that Chingay has indeed fulfilled its purpose. It helped many people in Singapore to have the chance to come together and put up a performance all by themselves. Also, it allowed people to learn about the importance of teamwork, and gave people of different races chances to bond together, putting an even deeper emphasis on the value of “racial harmony”. Through this event, as mere spectators, I learnt that we all should work hard together as Rvians and help each other in our studies to achieve good grades and success!
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