Chingay 2011

Asia's Grandest Street & Floats Parade 2011

When: 11 & 12 Feb 2011
Where: Pit Building, Singapore
Rates: S$30 to S$65 depending on ticket category and date. Learn more
Website: www.chingay.org.sg

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.

Singapore's equivalent to Mardis Gras, Chingay (the art of masquerade in the Hokkien dialect) pulls out all the stops with its spectacular floats, magnificent costumes and breathtaking performances.

Asia's grandest street and floats parade will awe for two nights in Singapore during the Chinese New Year festive season. This year, expect an even more exhilarating celebration of spontaneity and colour as the parade's elaborately dressed floats and performers showcase multiculturalism with an Asian twist against the backdrop of elegant City Hall.

About Chingay Parade Singapore

The word Chingay is from the Hokkien dialect, of which the Mandarin equivalent is Zhuang Yi (妆艺), meaning "the art of masquerade". Started in 1973, this national festival of Singapore began as a neighbourhood parade and was a totally Chinese event then, Today, the parade has evolved to be the grandest street and floats parade in Asia, showcasing the rich, vibrant multi-ethnic and cosmopolitan cultures of Singapore and exciting performances from overseas, Held during the Chinese New Year's period thousands of individuals, organisations, local international communities and private sectors in Singapore come together to take part in this grand and highly spectacular festival every year.

There is plenty of freshness and surprises in Chingay Parade Singapore every year!

Singaporeans, residents of Singapore and visitors can party on Friday (30 Jan) and Saturday (31 Jan) 2011 at the Chingay after-parade party. A telecast of Chingay Parade Singapore 2011 on television, via MediaCorp's Channel 8 will be available on Sunday (1 Feb 2011).

Chingay 2011 Highlights

Chingay 2011 promises a heighted parade experience like never before! Slated to be the largest and grandest parade in Chingay history, be sure to catch a breath-taking Fire Party at the Opening, largest ever moving multi-ethnic performances, first ever travelling dance competition within the parade, a spectacular finale where heart-warming candle lights held by thousands of performers will flood the entire parade ground, an inaugural colourful Arts District / Carnival and the most happening night party in town! Complete with dazzling floats under the night skies, the parade is a cultural extravaganza of performances from Singapore and that of around the world!

Grand Opening of Chingay
Immerse in a swirl of music, dance and Singapore's unique cultural traditions. PLUS first time participation of world-renowned "Tong Liang Fire Dragon" from China and youthful displays by students of National Technological University of Singapore (NTU)

Chingay Fiesta I @ Wonderland
Be surprised by colourful floats and a grand presentation!

Creative Communities @ Wonderland
Creative costumes and wearable arts with floats from the different communities. Join the Wearable Art Public Contingent.

Best of the World I @ Wonderland
To be presented by India, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.

Ethnic Cultures @ Wonderland
A showcase of Singapore's rich multi-ethnic cultrues told through legendary folk myths.

Best of the World II @ Wonderland
Presented by the Japanese Association of Singapore, Zambiacongo Capoeira Group and Tanglin Trust School.

Youth @ Wonderland
A segment on insects by the PA Youth Movement and two wonderland fantasy stories by students from National University of Singapore (NUS)

Grand Finale
Biggest parade show in the entire Chingay's history - combining glittering floats, world class magic illusion show, singing by theatre stars, acrobatics and more! Catch magic at work as a man sets himself ablaze!

Chingay 2011 After-Parade Party
Join in the Chingay 2011 After-Parade Party at City Hall! There will be two events - street dance at City Hall and line/folk dance along Connaught Drive, What's more? Chingay ticket holders are entiled to join the party FREE!

Other Highlights of Chingay 2011

Most popular Chingay Float voting Contest
Internet Voting
Vote online at www.chingay.org.sg and win an iPod shuffle! Triple chances of winning for PAssion Car Members!

SMS-your-fave-float @ City Hall on 30 and 31 Jan 2011
Simply sms to vote for your favourite Chingay float LIVE at the parade grounds (at City Hall) on 30 and 31 January 2011 ! Three lucky voters stand to win prizes!

Liveconnect @ Chingay
Catch the actual parade 'LIVE' anywhere and anytime with your WiFi-enabled mobile phones and laptops via the wireless network!
www.chingay.org.sg

Chingay Stomp Blogger Contest!
Tell us in not more than 100 words, why you should be chosen to be our Chingay Stomp Blogger and stand to walk away with a grand prize of a 3D/2N holiday for four to Koh Samui, Thailand, courtesy of Wotif.com. PLUS, win an once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a Chingay blog-journalist.
www.stomp.com.sg

Chingay Heartland Events
To enable more Singaporean and tourist to enjoy the parade, Chingay celebrations will continue at the following venues:

Ang Mo Kio GRC / Yio Chu Kang SMC
Sunday, 1 Feb 2011

Chinatown
Saturday, 7 Feb 2011

Chingay Parade Singapore 2011 Ticketing Information

Where do I get my tickets?

Buy your tickets now through:

• SISTIC website: www.sistic.com.sg
• SISTIC Hotline: (65) 6348 5555
• SISTIC Authorized Agents islandwide.
• Authorized Singapore Visitors Centres in Orchard Road

Do I get a discount?

• 20% discount for PAssion Card (maximum 6 tickets)
• 10% discount for tourists (upon showing passport over the counter)
• 10% discount for 10 tickets and above / 20% discount for 20 tickets and above (for corporate booking, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

And there's still more partying left to last past the wee hours of the morning. Don't miss the all-night Post-Event Chingay Experience @ Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade! www.chingay.org.sg