Everything You Need to Know About Chingay Parade 18 ‘Coz We Love 花车

Last Updated on 2018-12-06 , 9:51 am

Guess what? It’s that time of the year again, and I’m not even talking about Chinese New Year 2018!

(Although granted, it’s kinda related)

Rather, I’m talking about the largest street performance and float parade in Asia…

The Chingay Parade 2018!

Filled with a myriad of stunning performances, here’s everything you need to know about this year’s edition!

Chingay 2018

Happening from 23 – 24 Feb at F1 Pit Building, Chingay Parade 2018’s all set to rock your socks off, with exciting highlights like:

• Multi-ethnic cultural performances by local talents and international acts featuring elaborately decorated floats 
• Dazzling array of colourful costumes, creative props and wearable art 
• Street Party at the end of the Parade
• Stunning display of lights, lasers, pyrotechnic and fireworks display

Check out a teaser of what’s to come here:

Talk about hype!

Tickets

Ticketing details are as follows:

Date: 23 – 24 Feb 2018

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Location: F1 Pit Building

Incidentally, prices for Parade 1 (23 Feb) and Parade 2 (24 Feb) vary.

Parade 1:

Category 1: S$50*

Category 2: S$40*

Category 3: S$28.50*

Parade 2:

CAT 1: S$60*

CAT 2: S$50*

CAT 3: S$28.50*

You can get your tickets here.

Get free 20% discount for Passion Card holders*

Also, do take note of the admission rules:

1. The People’s Association and its organising partners reserve all rights to amend privilege, Terms and Conditions without prior notice.
2. Use of this ticket denotes consent to all listed Terms and Conditions.
3. No refund or exchange of ticket will be made under all circumstances. (i.e. rain/thunderstorm and etc)
4. Admission is strictly by ticket and each ticket admits ONE only.
5. Infant-in-arm is discouraged and children two years (by year) and above requires a ticket for admission.
6. The People’s Association reserves the right to refuse latecomers. Entry and admission will not be permitted until appropriate pause in the Parade.
7. Strobe lighting and loud noises may be expected at the Parade.

Volunteers

Volunteers are vital in every year’s edition, and this year’s Chingay Parade is no different. The Chingay Organizing Committee is currently looking for over 2,000 volunteers from various educational institutions in various aspects of the parade, as its hospitality ambassadors, production crew, motivators, crowd control, traffic management, F&B and logistics volunteers etc.

Do take note of the Pre-Requisites.

For Volunteers:

 

1. Aged 15 years and above
2. Able to commit to all the sessions stated
3. Able to work with people from different backgrounds and age group
4. Able to work independently and in a team
5. Able to handle stress and work well under pressure
6. Willing to learn new skills and meet new people

For Volunteer Leaders And Exco:

1. Aged 17 years and above
2. Able to commit to all duty days
3. Preferably with some leadership experience
4. Possess relevant leadership qualities, problem–solving abilities and good interpersonal skills
5. Able to handle large number of people
6. Able to perform under stress and work pressure
7. Able to work independently and in a team
8. Willing to learn new skills and meet new people
9. Required to undergo a selection process

All volunteers will receive

1. Token transport subsidy of $5/day
2. Dinner and mineral water for all duty days
3. 2 Chingay T–shirts
4. Certificate of Appreciation
5. Letter of acknowledgement of your participation (VIA letter)

If you’re keen for some volunteer work, this is one offer you might want to take up!

Check out more details here.

What’s Chingay?

First held on 4 February 1973, The First Formal Chingay Parade in Singapore was suggested by the then-Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew (who was also the chairman of the People’s Association (PA). The parade was intended to compensate for the ban on firecrackers, a traditional New Year practice to chase evil spirits away.

As it turns out, the first edition was so well received that it actually became a yearly festival. It celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012.

Today, Chingay has become a uniquely Singaporean Lunar New Year tradition, held during the first weekend of the Lunar New Year. This yearly street parade is now a national festival, celebrated by Chinese, Malays, Indians and Eurasians alike.

Here age, race, language and creed are no barriers.

Here, we celebrate together as one.

So what are you waiting for?

If you’re all about the festivities and performances, this is one grand show you don’t wanna miss!

Enjoy 🙂

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Featured image: chingay.org.sg