11 Feb 2011, Singapore's Marina Bay area came alive on Friday, with a fiery display of performances at Chingay 2011
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officiated the ceremony amidst much cheer.
A heavy downpour at about 4pm had caused some outdoor acts to be postponed or cancelled, but that did not dampen the mood. By 6pm, the rain had cleared and it was back to action.
A dazzling extravaganza of colours and cultural diversity, Chingay Parade Singapore is known for its resplendent floats and multi-cultural local and international performances that are an insight to our festive traditions and delight the hearts of many Singaporeans and tourists.
The word Chingay is from the Hokkien dialect, of which the Mandarin equivalent is Zhuang Yi (妆艺), meaning "the art of masquerade". The festival began as a neighbourhood parade with only Chinese elements in 1973. Today, the Chingay Parade has evolved to be the grandest street and floats parade in Asia, showcasing the rich, vibrant multi-culturalism of Singapore and exciting cultures all over the world.
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