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Calculated Shard: 152 (from laksa084)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa152.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade","crawl_time":1756817398,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,wikipedia!en,\/wiki\/Chingay_parade s443","src_root_hash":"17790707453426894952","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Chingay parade - Wikipedia","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Annual street parade in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore \nThe  Chingay Parade  is an annual street parade held in  Malaysia  and  Singapore  as part of the  Chinese New Year  festivities, usually in celebration of the birthdays of Chinese deities or in some cases with the procession of the Goddess of Mercy ( Guanyin ). [ 1 ]  The name \"Chingay\" derives from  Hokkien , conflating two words:  chin-gē  ( 真藝 ) meaning \"true art\", and  chng-gē  ( 妝藝 ) meaning \"art of costume\". PAYM (People's Association Youth Movement) has been an active contributor to Chingay in Singapore. Today, the parade is celebrated by all communities of both Malaysia and Singapore. [ 1 ] In November 2024, Singapore and Malaysia announced a joint effort to nominate the Chingay Parade for inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This collaboration aims to recognize the parade's cultural significance in both countries and is scheduled for submission in March 2025, with a decision expected by the end of 2026. [ 2 ] The Campbell Street Party that took part in the Chingay procession,  Penang , 1937. Chingay procession was held in celebration with the birthdays of the Chinese deities or the procession of the  Goddess of Mercy  (Guanyin). It was held to worship and enjoy with the deity. During the earliest procession in more than 100 years ago, the earliest English newspapers Echo in Malaysia adopted the word Chingay Procession for this special event. [ 3 ] Chingay originated from  China , and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay during deity processions. [ 4 ]  It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 to 32 feet (7.6 to 9.8 m) in height and about 60 pounds (27 kg) in weight.\n Today, in Malaysia and Singapore, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a unique multiracial performance. The popularity of Chingay in  Penang  has made it one of the very impressive cultural landmarks as well as an important tourist attraction. [ 4 ] Chingay in Malaysia [ edit ] Chingay Parade has been declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2012. [ 5 ] A Chingay procession in  George Town The Chingay Parade traces its origins to a  float  decorating competition held in  Penang  in 1905. This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of  Malaya  by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year.\n The second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town.\n In the pursuit of ensuring the perpetual existence of Chingay,  Chinese  community in Malaysia worked hand in hand to call for the enthusiasts of various areas in forming the liaison committee of Penang Chingay in 1960s. [ 6 ] A Chingay parade is now held annually within the city of  George Town  every December. [ 7 ] [ 8 ]  The yearly event, which has attracted locals and tourists alike, starts in the evening from Brick Kiln Road (now Gurdwara Road), snaking through the city streets before ending at the  Esplanade . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Johor Old Temple Chingay in Johor Bahru The Chingay parade in  Johor  are held annually by the  Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple  on the 21st day of the first month of the Lunar New Year since the 1870. [ 10 ] [ 5 ]  It is joined by the five main clans in the state, which are  Cantonese ,  Hainanese ,  Hakka ,  Hoklo  and  Teochew . [ 11 ] Chingay in Singapore [ edit ] \nIn 1972, due to various fire hazards, inclusive of injuries, deaths and damage to properties, the Singapore government passed a bill to ban fireworks in Singapore. [ 12 ]  As a result, the inability to set off fireworks to celebrate the  Lunar New Year  caused general unhappiness and reduced public enthusiasm among the largely Chinese population in Singapore. According to  People's Association  (PA), prime minister  Lee Kuan Yew  decided to hold a Chingay parade to liven up the occasion. [ 13 ] Singapore Chingay parade in 2005. On 4 February 1973, PA and the  Singapore National Pugilistic Association  jointly organised the first Singapore Chingay parade, a street parade from  Jalan Besar  to  Outram Park  featuring floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers and other performances. [ 14 ] The largely Chinese parade became a multi-cultural one from 1977 when  Malay  and  Indian  groups started joining in the performances, which was to mark a major precedent in the overall flavour of the parade into one which has become largely multi-cultural in character, despite the continued presence of traditional Chinese acts such as lion dances and stilt walkers to this day.\n In 1985, the parade marched down  Orchard Road  for the first time, a move which was to prevail for much of the parade's subsequent history. Although the change could be attributed to the desire of organisers in bringing it closer to tourists along the major tourist belt and for ease of organisation on a relatively long and straight stretch of road, it also further signified the increasingly desinicized character of the parade. This is further evidenced when in 1987, an international flavour was added to the parade when a group from  Japan  participated for the first time with their float sponsored by  The Straits Times .\n The Chingay Parade became an evening-to-night parade in 1990, changing the overall feel of the parade towards one in which lights and pyrotechnics dominate. In 2000, the parade was shifted out of Orchard Road to the Civic District centering at  City Hall , an area steeped in Singaporean history and culture. Construction works at the City Hall area resulted in the parade marching through the streets of the  Chinatown district  for the first time. Faced with limited space for spectator stands and a much more complicated and winding route in these locations, however, the parade moved back to Orchard Road in 2004 along with an effort to introduce audience participation and involvement in the traditionally passive parade. Firecrackers were let off for the first time in the parade that year. Despite the authorities allowing the firecrackers to be let off under some safety procedures, it was decided that the Chingay be preserved. In 2008, the parade was once again held at City Hall, with the route lasting from the City Hall building to  The Esplanade . For the 2009 parade, it was centralised around Parliament House with the performers going around the Padang and also featured a magical Grand Finale (MAGICBOX@Chingay 2009). That year was also the first year that the telecast on television was delayed by one day. In 2010, the parade took place on part of the Formula One  Marina Bay Street Circuit  route.\n Post-parade street parties have been held since 2004, with the exception of 2007. An estimated 150,000 spectators attended the 2009 Chingay Parade on 1 February. One million Singaporeans watched the parade on television and another 16.3 million homes and hotels across Asia received the television broadcast through  Channel NewsAsia .\n The 2011 Chingay Parade was held on the 11 and 12 February. It opened with a Fire Party, and included the largest moving multi-ethnic performances, the first travelling dance competition within the parade, a spectacular finale where thousands of performers flooded the parade ground holding candle lights and an inaugural colourful Arts District\/ Carnival. [ 15 ]  It also included activities in which the public could participate, such as the  Teresa Teng  Look-Alike Photo Contest [ 16 ]  and the Chingay Paparazzi competition. [ 17 ] The 2013 Chingay parade was held on 22 and 23 February. In 2014, Chingay was held on 7 and 8 February at the F1 Pit Building. Some 70,000 individuals ushered in The Year of the Horse. [ 18 ] The 2015 Chingay was planned to involve some 11,000 performers from 150 organisations, including 760 overseas performers from 15 groups, in the largest celebration yet. Themed \"We love Singapore(SG)\", the main Chingay 2015 was planned to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 27 and 28 February, while a street party along Orchard Road involving youths would be held on 1 March. [ 19 ] The 2018 Chingay involved 2,000 parade volunteers and 6,500 parade performers, and also featured many examples of smart technology, including dancing robots and driverless cars. The 2018 Chingay was the first year to have a free street parade and carnival as part of the celebration, and followed a 1.5 kilometre route, double the length of the usual 720 metres. [ 20 ] The 2019 Chingay was purposed to commemorate Singapore's Bicentennial [ 21 ]  such that understanding of the island nation's history expanded beyond marking 200 years of  Sir Stamford Raffles ' arrival on the shores of Singapore in 1819 [ 22 ]  to a beginning that was even earlier at 1299 when the  Kingdom of Singapura  (also known as  Temasek ) was established. The theme for Chingay 2019, ‘Dreams Funtasia’, [ 23 ]  recognised the significance of the past, present and future of Singapore.\n The 2020 Chingay was postponed and replaced by \"eChingay Parade\" instead due to  COVID-19 pandemic , together with 2021 Chingay.\n","attrs_markdown":"[Jump to content](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#bodyContent)\n\nMain menu\n\nMain menu\n\nmove to sidebar\n\nhide\n\nNavigation\n\n- [Main page](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page \"Visit the main page [z]\")\n- [Contents](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contents \"Guides to browsing Wikipedia\")\n- [Current events](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Portal:Current_events \"Articles related to current events\")\n- [Random article](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Random \"Visit a randomly selected article [x]\")\n- [About Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:About \"Learn about Wikipedia and how it works\")\n- [Contact us](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Contact_us \"How to contact Wikipedia\")\n\nContribute\n\n- [Help](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Contents \"Guidance on how to use and edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Learn to edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Introduction \"Learn how to edit Wikipedia\")\n- [Community portal](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Community_portal \"The hub for editors\")\n- [Recent changes](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:RecentChanges \"A list of recent changes to Wikipedia [r]\")\n- [Upload file](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:File_upload_wizard \"Add images or other media for use on Wikipedia\")\n- [Special pages](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:SpecialPages)\n\n[![](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/icons\/wikipedia.png) ![Wikipedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-wordmark-en.svg) ![The Free Encyclopedia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/static\/images\/mobile\/copyright\/wikipedia-tagline-en.svg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Main_Page)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Special:Search \"Search Wikipedia [f]\")\n\nAppearance\n\n- [Donate](https:\/\/donate.wikimedia.org\/?wmf_source=donate&wmf_medium=sidebar&wmf_campaign=en.wikipedia.org&uselang=en)\n- [Create account](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:CreateAccount&returnto=Chingay+parade \"You are encouraged to create an account and log in; however, it is not mandatory\")\n- [Log in](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Special:UserLogin&returnto=Chingay+parade \"You're encouraged to log in; however, it's not mandatory. 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Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. *Find sources:* [\"Chingay parade\"](https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?as_eq=wikipedia&q=%22Chingay+parade%22) – [news](https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?tbm=nws&q=%22Chingay+parade%22+-wikipedia&tbs=ar:1) **·** [newspapers](https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?&q=%22Chingay+parade%22&tbs=bkt:s&tbm=bks) **·** [books](https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?tbs=bks:1&q=%22Chingay+parade%22+-wikipedia) **·** [scholar](https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?q=%22Chingay+parade%22) **·** [JSTOR](https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/action\/doBasicSearch?Query=%22Chingay+parade%22&acc=on&wc=on) *(September 2023)* *([Learn how and when to remove this message](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:Maintenance_template_removal \"Help:Maintenance template removal\"))* |\n\nThe **Chingay Parade** is an annual street parade held in [Malaysia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malaysia \"Malaysia\") and [Singapore](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Singapore \"Singapore\") as part of the [Chinese New Year](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinese_New_Year \"Chinese New Year\") festivities, usually in celebration of the birthdays of Chinese deities or in some cases with the procession of the Goddess of Mercy ([Guanyin](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guanyin \"Guanyin\")).[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-auto-1) The name \"Chingay\" derives from [Hokkien](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hokkien \"Hokkien\"), conflating two words: *chin-gē* (真藝) meaning \"true art\", and *chng-gē* (妝藝) meaning \"art of costume\". PAYM (People's Association Youth Movement) has been an active contributor to Chingay in Singapore. Today, the parade is celebrated by all communities of both Malaysia and Singapore.[\\[1\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-auto-1)\n\nIn November 2024, Singapore and Malaysia announced a joint effort to nominate the Chingay Parade for inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This collaboration aims to recognize the parade's cultural significance in both countries and is scheduled for submission in March 2025, with a decision expected by the end of 2026.[\\[2\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-2)\n\n## Origin\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=1 \"Edit section: Origin\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/9\/96\/CO_1069-502-048_%287893028642%29_04.jpg\/250px-CO_1069-502-048_%287893028642%29_04.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:CO_1069-502-048_\\(7893028642\\)_04.jpg)\n\nThe Campbell Street Party that took part in the Chingay procession, [Penang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penang \"Penang\"), 1937.\n\nChingay procession was held in celebration with the birthdays of the Chinese deities or the procession of the [Goddess of Mercy](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Goddess_of_Mercy \"Goddess of Mercy\") (Guanyin). It was held to worship and enjoy with the deity. During the earliest procession in more than 100 years ago, the earliest English newspapers Echo in Malaysia adopted the word Chingay Procession for this special event.[\\[3\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-3)\n\nChingay originated from [China](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/China \"China\"), and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay during deity processions.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-Chingay-4) It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 to 32 feet (7.6 to 9.8 m) in height and about 60 pounds (27 kg) in weight.\n\nToday, in Malaysia and Singapore, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a unique multiracial performance. The popularity of Chingay in [Penang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penang \"Penang\") has made it one of the very impressive cultural landmarks as well as an important tourist attraction.[\\[4\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-Chingay-4)\n\n## Chingay in Malaysia\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=2 \"Edit section: Chingay in Malaysia\")\\]\n\nChingay Parade has been declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2012.[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-malaysia.travel-5)\n\n### Penang\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=3 \"Edit section: Penang\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg\/250px-Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg)\n\nA Chingay procession in [George Town](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Town,_Penang \"George Town, Penang\")\n\nThe Chingay Parade traces its origins to a [float](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Float_\\(parade\\) \"Float (parade)\") decorating competition held in [Penang](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Penang \"Penang\") in 1905. This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of [Malaya](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Federation_of_Malaya \"Federation of Malaya\") by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year.\n\nThe second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town.\n\nIn the pursuit of ensuring the perpetual existence of Chingay, [Chinese](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinese_people \"Chinese people\") community in Malaysia worked hand in hand to call for the enthusiasts of various areas in forming the liaison committee of Penang Chingay in 1960s.[\\[6\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-6)\n\nA Chingay parade is now held annually within the city of [George Town](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/George_Town,_Penang \"George Town, Penang\") every December.[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:0-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:1-8) The yearly event, which has attracted locals and tourists alike, starts in the evening from Brick Kiln Road (now Gurdwara Road), snaking through the city streets before ending at the [Esplanade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Esplanade,_Penang \"Esplanade, Penang\").[\\[7\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:0-7)[\\[8\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:1-8)[\\[9\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-9)\n\n### Johor\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=4 \"Edit section: Johor\")\\]\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/4\/43\/Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg\/250px-Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg)\n\nJohor Old Temple Chingay in Johor Bahru\n\nThe Chingay parade in [Johor](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johor \"Johor\") are held annually by the [Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johor_Bahru_Old_Chinese_Temple \"Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple\") on the 21st day of the first month of the Lunar New Year since the 1870.[\\[10\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-10)[\\[5\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-malaysia.travel-5) It is joined by the five main clans in the state, which are [Cantonese](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cantonese_people \"Cantonese people\"), [Hainanese](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hainan_people \"Hainan people\"), [Hakka](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hakka_people \"Hakka people\"), [Hoklo](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hokkien_people \"Hokkien people\") and [Teochew](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teochew_people \"Teochew people\").[\\[11\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-11)\n\n## Chingay in Singapore\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=5 \"Edit section: Chingay in Singapore\")\\]\n\nIn 1972, due to various fire hazards, inclusive of injuries, deaths and damage to properties, the Singapore government passed a bill to ban fireworks in Singapore.[\\[12\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-12) As a result, the inability to set off fireworks to celebrate the [Lunar New Year](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lunar_New_Year \"Lunar New Year\") caused general unhappiness and reduced public enthusiasm among the largely Chinese population in Singapore. According to [People's Association](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/People%27s_Association \"People's Association\") (PA), prime minister [Lee Kuan Yew](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lee_Kuan_Yew \"Lee Kuan Yew\") decided to hold a Chingay parade to liven up the occasion.[\\[13\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-13)\n\n[![](https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/8\/88\/Chingay.jpg\/250px-Chingay.jpg)](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/File:Chingay.jpg)\n\nSingapore Chingay parade in 2005.\n\nOn 4 February 1973, PA and the [Singapore National Pugilistic Association](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Singapore_National_Pugilistic_Association&action=edit&redlink=1 \"Singapore National Pugilistic Association (page does not exist)\") jointly organised the first Singapore Chingay parade, a street parade from [Jalan Besar](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jalan_Besar \"Jalan Besar\") to [Outram Park](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Outram_Park \"Outram Park\") featuring floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers and other performances.[\\[14\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-14)\n\nThe largely Chinese parade became a multi-cultural one from 1977 when [Malay](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malay_people \"Malay people\") and [Indian](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/India \"India\") groups started joining in the performances, which was to mark a major precedent in the overall flavour of the parade into one which has become largely multi-cultural in character, despite the continued presence of traditional Chinese acts such as lion dances and stilt walkers to this day.\n\nIn 1985, the parade marched down [Orchard Road](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Orchard_Road \"Orchard Road\") for the first time, a move which was to prevail for much of the parade's subsequent history. Although the change could be attributed to the desire of organisers in bringing it closer to tourists along the major tourist belt and for ease of organisation on a relatively long and straight stretch of road, it also further signified the increasingly desinicized character of the parade. This is further evidenced when in 1987, an international flavour was added to the parade when a group from [Japan](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Japan \"Japan\") participated for the first time with their float sponsored by [The Straits Times](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Straits_Times \"The Straits Times\").\n\nThe Chingay Parade became an evening-to-night parade in 1990, changing the overall feel of the parade towards one in which lights and pyrotechnics dominate. In 2000, the parade was shifted out of Orchard Road to the Civic District centering at [City Hall](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/City_Hall \"City Hall\"), an area steeped in Singaporean history and culture. Construction works at the City Hall area resulted in the parade marching through the streets of the [Chinatown district](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chinatown,_Singapore \"Chinatown, Singapore\") for the first time. Faced with limited space for spectator stands and a much more complicated and winding route in these locations, however, the parade moved back to Orchard Road in 2004 along with an effort to introduce audience participation and involvement in the traditionally passive parade. Firecrackers were let off for the first time in the parade that year. Despite the authorities allowing the firecrackers to be let off under some safety procedures, it was decided that the Chingay be preserved. In 2008, the parade was once again held at City Hall, with the route lasting from the City Hall building to [The Esplanade](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Esplanade,_Singapore \"Esplanade, Singapore\"). For the 2009 parade, it was centralised around Parliament House with the performers going around the Padang and also featured a magical Grand Finale (MAGICBOX@Chingay 2009). That year was also the first year that the telecast on television was delayed by one day. In 2010, the parade took place on part of the Formula One [Marina Bay Street Circuit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marina_Bay_Street_Circuit \"Marina Bay Street Circuit\") route.\n\nPost-parade street parties have been held since 2004, with the exception of 2007. An estimated 150,000 spectators attended the 2009 Chingay Parade on 1 February. One million Singaporeans watched the parade on television and another 16.3 million homes and hotels across Asia received the television broadcast through [Channel NewsAsia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Channel_NewsAsia \"Channel NewsAsia\").\n\nThe 2011 Chingay Parade was held on the 11 and 12 February. It opened with a Fire Party, and included the largest moving multi-ethnic performances, the first travelling dance competition within the parade, a spectacular finale where thousands of performers flooded the parade ground holding candle lights and an inaugural colourful Arts District\/ Carnival.[\\[15\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-15) It also included activities in which the public could participate, such as the [Teresa Teng](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Teresa_Teng \"Teresa Teng\") Look-Alike Photo Contest[\\[16\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-16) and the Chingay Paparazzi competition.[\\[17\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-17)\n\nThe 2013 Chingay parade was held on 22 and 23 February. In 2014, Chingay was held on 7 and 8 February at the F1 Pit Building. Some 70,000 individuals ushered in The Year of the Horse.[\\[18\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-18)\n\nThe 2015 Chingay was planned to involve some 11,000 performers from 150 organisations, including 760 overseas performers from 15 groups, in the largest celebration yet. Themed \"We love Singapore(SG)\", the main Chingay 2015 was planned to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 27 and 28 February, while a street party along Orchard Road involving youths would be held on 1 March.[\\[19\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-19)\n\nThe 2018 Chingay involved 2,000 parade volunteers and 6,500 parade performers, and also featured many examples of smart technology, including dancing robots and driverless cars. The 2018 Chingay was the first year to have a free street parade and carnival as part of the celebration, and followed a 1.5 kilometre route, double the length of the usual 720 metres.[\\[20\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-20)\n\nThe 2019 Chingay was purposed to commemorate Singapore's Bicentennial[\\[21\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-21) such that understanding of the island nation's history expanded beyond marking 200 years of [Sir Stamford Raffles](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stamford_Raffles \"Stamford Raffles\")' arrival on the shores of Singapore in 1819[\\[22\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-22) to a beginning that was even earlier at 1299 when the [Kingdom of Singapura](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kingdom_of_Singapura \"Kingdom of Singapura\") (also known as [Temasek](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Temasek \"Temasek\")) was established. The theme for Chingay 2019, ‘Dreams Funtasia’,[\\[23\\]](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_note-23) recognised the significance of the past, present and future of Singapore.\n\nThe 2020 Chingay was postponed and replaced by \"eChingay Parade\" instead due to [COVID-19 pandemic](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic \"COVID-19 pandemic\"), together with 2021 Chingay.\n\n- 2022-2025\n\n## Notes\n\\[[edit](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=6 \"Edit section: Notes\")\\]\n\n1. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-auto_1-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-auto_1-1)\n   [\"Chingay Parade\"](https:\/\/www.visitsingapore.com\/festivals-events-singapore\/annual-highlights\/chingay-parade-singapore\/). *www.visitsingapore.com*.\n2. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-2)**\n   [\"Singapore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade to Unesco intangible cultural heritage list\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/singapore-and-malaysia-to-nominate-chingay-parade-to-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-list). *The Straits Times*. 6 November 2024.\n3. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-3)** Penang Chingay Association (2007). [Penang Chingay Association](http:\/\/www.penangchingay.org\/)\n4. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-Chingay_4-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-Chingay_4-1) Penang State Tourism Development & Culture (2009). [Chingay](http:\/\/chingay.gov.my\/) [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20091217111205\/http:\/\/www.chingay.gov.my\/) 17 December 2009 at the [Wayback Machine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wayback_Machine \"Wayback Machine\")\n5. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-malaysia.travel_5-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-malaysia.travel_5-1)\n   [\"Chingay Festival \\| Tourism Malaysia\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20200216065214\/https:\/\/www.malaysia.travel\/en\/my\/events\/2019\/2\/chingay-festival). Archived from [the original](https:\/\/www.malaysia.travel\/en\/my\/events\/2019\/2\/chingay-festival) on 16 February 2020.\n6. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-6)** Penang Chingay Association (2007). [40 years ago, a group of Chinese community leaders.](http:\/\/www.penangchingay.org\/history.html) [Archived](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20100821185248\/http:\/\/www.penangchingay.org\/history.html) 21 August 2010 at the [Wayback Machine](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wayback_Machine \"Wayback Machine\")\n7. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:0_7-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:0_7-1)\n   [\"Parade of stunning stunts - Metro News \\| The Star Online\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/metro\/metro-news\/2017\/12\/12\/parade-of-stunning-stunts-eightyearold-boy-among-chingay-performers-who-wow-crowd\/). *www.thestar.com.my*. Retrieved 23 December 2017.\n8. ^ [***a***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:1_8-0) [***b***](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:1_8-1)\n   [\"A memorable experience for visiting French couple - Nation \\| The Star Online\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2017\/12\/11\/a-memorable-experience-for-visiting-french-couple\/). *www.thestar.com.my*. Retrieved 23 December 2017.\n9. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-9)**\n   [\"myPenang\"](http:\/\/mypenang.gov.my\/culture-heritage\/my-stories\/31\/). *mypenang.gov.my*. Retrieved 23 December 2017.\n10. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-10)**\n    [\"Scaled-down Chingay Festival proceeds despite Covid-19 outbreak\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2020\/02\/14\/scaled-down-chingay-festival-proceeds-despite-covid-19-outbreak). *The Star*.\n11. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-11)**\n    Kili, Kathleen Ann (24 February 2018). [\"JB gearing up in a big way for Chingay fest\"](https:\/\/www.thestar.com.my\/news\/nation\/2018\/02\/24\/jb-gearing-up-in-a-big-way-for-chingay-fest\/). *The Star Online*. Retrieved 9 March 2018.\n12. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-12)**\n    [\"Bill that bans firing of crackers is passed\"](https:\/\/eresources.nlb.gov.sg\/newspapers\/Digitised\/Article\/straitstimes19720603-1.2.12.6). *[The Straits Times](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Straits_Times \"The Straits Times\")*. 3 June 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via [NewspaperSG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NewspaperSG \"NewspaperSG\").\n13. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-13)**\n    *Chingay : Singapore on parade = \\[Zhuang yi\\]*. [People's Association](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/People%27s_Association \"People's Association\"). 2007. p. 28.\n14. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-14)**\n    [\"Colourful Chingay parade delights the crowds\"](https:\/\/eresources.nlb.gov.sg\/newspapers\/Digitised\/Article\/straitstimes19730206-1.2.21). *[The Straits Times](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Straits_Times \"The Straits Times\")*. 6 February 1973. p. 7. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via [NewspaperSG](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/NewspaperSG \"NewspaperSG\").\n15. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-15)**\n    [\"Chingay 2011 Singapore highlights\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20100731152301\/http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/2011\/highlights.asp). Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/2011\/highlights.asp) on 31 July 2010.\n16. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-16)**\n    [\"CHINGAY 2011 - the Search for the Next Teresa Teng - Look-Alike Photo Contest\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20110118203000\/http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/teresateng\/contest.asp). Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/teresateng\/contest.asp) on 18 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2010.\n17. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-17)**\n    [\"Chingay 2011 - Chingay Paparazzi\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20101104081751\/http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/2011\/paparazzi.asp). Archived from [the original](http:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/2011\/paparazzi.asp) on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.\n18. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-18)**\n    Yeo, Sam Jo (18 October 2013). [\"Chingay 2014 to be biggest and most colourful yet\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/breaking-news\/lifestyle\/story\/chingay-2014-be-biggest-and-most-colourful-yet-20131018). Singapore Press Holdings. The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 October 2014.\n19. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-19)**\n    [\"Chingay 2015 will be grandest ever\"](https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20141027173302\/http:\/\/news.asiaone.com\/news\/singapore\/chingay-2015-will-be-grandest-ever). Singapore Press Holdings. The New Paper. 19 October 2014. Archived from [the original](http:\/\/news.asiaone.com\/news\/singapore\/chingay-2015-will-be-grandest-ever) on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.\n20. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-20)**\n    Shelina Ajit Assomull (28 November 2017). [\"Chingay 2018 to feature dancing robots, driverless cars\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/chingay-2018-to-feature-dancing-robots-driverless-cars). *straitstimes.com*. The Straits Times. Retrieved 28 November 2017.\n21. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-21)**\n    [\"Singapore's bicentennial commemoration in 2019: A time to reflect on its rich history\"](https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/singapore-s-bicentennial-commemoration-in-2019-a-time-to-reflect-9823248). *Channel NewsAsia*. Retrieved 12 February 2019.\n22. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-22)**\n    [\"Bicentennial logo launched, design reflects 700 years of history\"](https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year). 3 December 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019.\n23. **[^](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-23)**\n    [\"The Official Chingay Website - Chingay Parade Singapore\"](https:\/\/www.chingay.org.sg\/). *www.chingay.org.sg*. 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Boilerpipe Text	Annual street parade in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore The Chingay Parade is an annual street parade held in Malaysia and Singapore as part of the Chinese New Year festivities, usually in celebration of the birthdays of Chinese deities or in some cases with the procession of the Goddess of Mercy ( Guanyin ). [ 1 ] The name "Chingay" derives from Hokkien , conflating two words: chin-gē ( 真藝 ) meaning "true art", and chng-gē ( 妝藝 ) meaning "art of costume". PAYM (People's Association Youth Movement) has been an active contributor to Chingay in Singapore. Today, the parade is celebrated by all communities of both Malaysia and Singapore. [ 1 ] In November 2024, Singapore and Malaysia announced a joint effort to nominate the Chingay Parade for inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This collaboration aims to recognize the parade's cultural significance in both countries and is scheduled for submission in March 2025, with a decision expected by the end of 2026. [ 2 ] The Campbell Street Party that took part in the Chingay procession, Penang , 1937. Chingay procession was held in celebration with the birthdays of the Chinese deities or the procession of the Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin). It was held to worship and enjoy with the deity. During the earliest procession in more than 100 years ago, the earliest English newspapers Echo in Malaysia adopted the word Chingay Procession for this special event. [ 3 ] Chingay originated from China , and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay during deity processions. [ 4 ] It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 to 32 feet (7.6 to 9.8 m) in height and about 60 pounds (27 kg) in weight. Today, in Malaysia and Singapore, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a unique multiracial performance. The popularity of Chingay in Penang has made it one of the very impressive cultural landmarks as well as an important tourist attraction. [ 4 ] Chingay in Malaysia [ edit ] Chingay Parade has been declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2012. [ 5 ] A Chingay procession in George Town The Chingay Parade traces its origins to a float decorating competition held in Penang in 1905. This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of Malaya by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year. The second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town. In the pursuit of ensuring the perpetual existence of Chingay, Chinese community in Malaysia worked hand in hand to call for the enthusiasts of various areas in forming the liaison committee of Penang Chingay in 1960s. [ 6 ] A Chingay parade is now held annually within the city of George Town every December. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] The yearly event, which has attracted locals and tourists alike, starts in the evening from Brick Kiln Road (now Gurdwara Road), snaking through the city streets before ending at the Esplanade . [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Johor Old Temple Chingay in Johor Bahru The Chingay parade in Johor are held annually by the Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple on the 21st day of the first month of the Lunar New Year since the 1870. [ 10 ] [ 5 ] It is joined by the five main clans in the state, which are Cantonese , Hainanese , Hakka , Hoklo and Teochew . [ 11 ] Chingay in Singapore [ edit ] In 1972, due to various fire hazards, inclusive of injuries, deaths and damage to properties, the Singapore government passed a bill to ban fireworks in Singapore. [ 12 ] As a result, the inability to set off fireworks to celebrate the Lunar New Year caused general unhappiness and reduced public enthusiasm among the largely Chinese population in Singapore. According to People's Association (PA), prime minister Lee Kuan Yew decided to hold a Chingay parade to liven up the occasion. [ 13 ] Singapore Chingay parade in 2005. On 4 February 1973, PA and the Singapore National Pugilistic Association jointly organised the first Singapore Chingay parade, a street parade from Jalan Besar to Outram Park featuring floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers and other performances. [ 14 ] The largely Chinese parade became a multi-cultural one from 1977 when Malay and Indian groups started joining in the performances, which was to mark a major precedent in the overall flavour of the parade into one which has become largely multi-cultural in character, despite the continued presence of traditional Chinese acts such as lion dances and stilt walkers to this day. In 1985, the parade marched down Orchard Road for the first time, a move which was to prevail for much of the parade's subsequent history. Although the change could be attributed to the desire of organisers in bringing it closer to tourists along the major tourist belt and for ease of organisation on a relatively long and straight stretch of road, it also further signified the increasingly desinicized character of the parade. This is further evidenced when in 1987, an international flavour was added to the parade when a group from Japan participated for the first time with their float sponsored by The Straits Times . The Chingay Parade became an evening-to-night parade in 1990, changing the overall feel of the parade towards one in which lights and pyrotechnics dominate. In 2000, the parade was shifted out of Orchard Road to the Civic District centering at City Hall , an area steeped in Singaporean history and culture. Construction works at the City Hall area resulted in the parade marching through the streets of the Chinatown district for the first time. Faced with limited space for spectator stands and a much more complicated and winding route in these locations, however, the parade moved back to Orchard Road in 2004 along with an effort to introduce audience participation and involvement in the traditionally passive parade. Firecrackers were let off for the first time in the parade that year. Despite the authorities allowing the firecrackers to be let off under some safety procedures, it was decided that the Chingay be preserved. In 2008, the parade was once again held at City Hall, with the route lasting from the City Hall building to The Esplanade . For the 2009 parade, it was centralised around Parliament House with the performers going around the Padang and also featured a magical Grand Finale (MAGICBOX@Chingay 2009). That year was also the first year that the telecast on television was delayed by one day. In 2010, the parade took place on part of the Formula One Marina Bay Street Circuit route. Post-parade street parties have been held since 2004, with the exception of 2007. An estimated 150,000 spectators attended the 2009 Chingay Parade on 1 February. One million Singaporeans watched the parade on television and another 16.3 million homes and hotels across Asia received the television broadcast through Channel NewsAsia . The 2011 Chingay Parade was held on the 11 and 12 February. It opened with a Fire Party, and included the largest moving multi-ethnic performances, the first travelling dance competition within the parade, a spectacular finale where thousands of performers flooded the parade ground holding candle lights and an inaugural colourful Arts District/ Carnival. [ 15 ] It also included activities in which the public could participate, such as the Teresa Teng Look-Alike Photo Contest [ 16 ] and the Chingay Paparazzi competition. [ 17 ] The 2013 Chingay parade was held on 22 and 23 February. In 2014, Chingay was held on 7 and 8 February at the F1 Pit Building. Some 70,000 individuals ushered in The Year of the Horse. [ 18 ] The 2015 Chingay was planned to involve some 11,000 performers from 150 organisations, including 760 overseas performers from 15 groups, in the largest celebration yet. Themed "We love Singapore(SG)", the main Chingay 2015 was planned to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 27 and 28 February, while a street party along Orchard Road involving youths would be held on 1 March. [ 19 ] The 2018 Chingay involved 2,000 parade volunteers and 6,500 parade performers, and also featured many examples of smart technology, including dancing robots and driverless cars. The 2018 Chingay was the first year to have a free street parade and carnival as part of the celebration, and followed a 1.5 kilometre route, double the length of the usual 720 metres. [ 20 ] The 2019 Chingay was purposed to commemorate Singapore's Bicentennial [ 21 ] such that understanding of the island nation's history expanded beyond marking 200 years of Sir Stamford Raffles ' arrival on the shores of Singapore in 1819 [ 22 ] to a beginning that was even earlier at 1299 when the Kingdom of Singapura (also known as Temasek ) was established. The theme for Chingay 2019, ‘Dreams Funtasia’, [ 23 ] recognised the significance of the past, present and future of Singapore. The 2020 Chingay was postponed and replaced by "eChingay Parade" instead due to COVID-19 pandemic , together with 2021 Chingay.
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PAYM (People's Association Youth Movement) has been an active contributor to Chingay in Singapore. Today, the parade is celebrated by all communities of both Malaysia and Singapore.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-auto-1) In November 2024, Singapore and Malaysia announced a joint effort to nominate the Chingay Parade for inclusion in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This collaboration aims to recognize the parade's cultural significance in both countries and is scheduled for submission in March 2025, with a decision expected by the end of 2026.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-2) ## Origin \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Origin")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/CO_1069-502-048_%287893028642%29_04.jpg/250px-CO_1069-502-048_%287893028642%29_04.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CO_1069-502-048_\(7893028642\)_04.jpg) The Campbell Street Party that took part in the Chingay procession, [Penang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang "Penang"), 1937. Chingay procession was held in celebration with the birthdays of the Chinese deities or the procession of the [Goddess of Mercy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess_of_Mercy "Goddess of Mercy") (Guanyin). It was held to worship and enjoy with the deity. During the earliest procession in more than 100 years ago, the earliest English newspapers Echo in Malaysia adopted the word Chingay Procession for this special event.[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-3) Chingay originated from [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China "China"), and the Penang Chinese first performed Chingay during deity processions.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-Chingay-4) It is a street art where the performer balances a giant flag that ranges from 25 to 32 feet (7.6 to 9.8 m) in height and about 60 pounds (27 kg) in weight. Today, in Malaysia and Singapore, Chingay is not only performed by the Chinese, but the art has successfully attracted the Malays and Indians. It has become a unique multiracial performance. The popularity of Chingay in [Penang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang "Penang") has made it one of the very impressive cultural landmarks as well as an important tourist attraction.[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-Chingay-4) ## Chingay in Malaysia \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Chingay in Malaysia")\] Chingay Parade has been declared a National Cultural Heritage in 2012.[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-malaysia.travel-5) ### Penang \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Penang")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5b/Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg/250px-Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chingay_in_George_Town_2024.jpg) A Chingay procession in [George Town](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Town,_Penang "George Town, Penang") The Chingay Parade traces its origins to a [float](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Float_\(parade\) "Float (parade)") decorating competition held in [Penang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang "Penang") in 1905. This practice of float decoration spread to the rest of [Malaya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_Malaya "Federation of Malaya") by the 1960s, and eventually became associated with the Chinese New Year. The second Chingay procession was held in 1926 in celebration of the birthday of the God of Prosperity. The third Chingay procession was held in 1957 to celebrate the centenary of the City Council of George Town. In the pursuit of ensuring the perpetual existence of Chingay, [Chinese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_people "Chinese people") community in Malaysia worked hand in hand to call for the enthusiasts of various areas in forming the liaison committee of Penang Chingay in 1960s.[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-6) A Chingay parade is now held annually within the city of [George Town](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Town,_Penang "George Town, Penang") every December.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:0-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:1-8) The yearly event, which has attracted locals and tourists alike, starts in the evening from Brick Kiln Road (now Gurdwara Road), snaking through the city streets before ending at the [Esplanade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade,_Penang "Esplanade, Penang").[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:0-7)[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-:1-8)[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-9) ### Johor \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Johor")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/43/Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg/250px-Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chingay_Johor_2018.jpg) Johor Old Temple Chingay in Johor Bahru The Chingay parade in [Johor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor "Johor") are held annually by the [Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johor_Bahru_Old_Chinese_Temple "Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple") on the 21st day of the first month of the Lunar New Year since the 1870.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-10)[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-malaysia.travel-5) It is joined by the five main clans in the state, which are [Cantonese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantonese_people "Cantonese people"), [Hainanese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_people "Hainan people"), [Hakka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakka_people "Hakka people"), [Hoklo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hokkien_people "Hokkien people") and [Teochew](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teochew_people "Teochew people").[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-11) ## Chingay in Singapore \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Chingay in Singapore")\] In 1972, due to various fire hazards, inclusive of injuries, deaths and damage to properties, the Singapore government passed a bill to ban fireworks in Singapore.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-12) As a result, the inability to set off fireworks to celebrate the [Lunar New Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_New_Year "Lunar New Year") caused general unhappiness and reduced public enthusiasm among the largely Chinese population in Singapore. According to [People's Association](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Association "People's Association") (PA), prime minister [Lee Kuan Yew](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Kuan_Yew "Lee Kuan Yew") decided to hold a Chingay parade to liven up the occasion.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-13) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Chingay.jpg/250px-Chingay.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chingay.jpg) Singapore Chingay parade in 2005. On 4 February 1973, PA and the [Singapore National Pugilistic Association](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Singapore_National_Pugilistic_Association&action=edit&redlink=1 "Singapore National Pugilistic Association (page does not exist)") jointly organised the first Singapore Chingay parade, a street parade from [Jalan Besar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jalan_Besar "Jalan Besar") to [Outram Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outram_Park "Outram Park") featuring floats, acrobatic acts, lion and dragon dances, stilt walkers and other performances.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-14) The largely Chinese parade became a multi-cultural one from 1977 when [Malay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malay_people "Malay people") and [Indian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India "India") groups started joining in the performances, which was to mark a major precedent in the overall flavour of the parade into one which has become largely multi-cultural in character, despite the continued presence of traditional Chinese acts such as lion dances and stilt walkers to this day. In 1985, the parade marched down [Orchard Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard_Road "Orchard Road") for the first time, a move which was to prevail for much of the parade's subsequent history. Although the change could be attributed to the desire of organisers in bringing it closer to tourists along the major tourist belt and for ease of organisation on a relatively long and straight stretch of road, it also further signified the increasingly desinicized character of the parade. This is further evidenced when in 1987, an international flavour was added to the parade when a group from [Japan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan "Japan") participated for the first time with their float sponsored by [The Straits Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Straits_Times "The Straits Times"). The Chingay Parade became an evening-to-night parade in 1990, changing the overall feel of the parade towards one in which lights and pyrotechnics dominate. In 2000, the parade was shifted out of Orchard Road to the Civic District centering at [City Hall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Hall "City Hall"), an area steeped in Singaporean history and culture. Construction works at the City Hall area resulted in the parade marching through the streets of the [Chinatown district](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinatown,_Singapore "Chinatown, Singapore") for the first time. Faced with limited space for spectator stands and a much more complicated and winding route in these locations, however, the parade moved back to Orchard Road in 2004 along with an effort to introduce audience participation and involvement in the traditionally passive parade. Firecrackers were let off for the first time in the parade that year. Despite the authorities allowing the firecrackers to be let off under some safety procedures, it was decided that the Chingay be preserved. In 2008, the parade was once again held at City Hall, with the route lasting from the City Hall building to [The Esplanade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esplanade,_Singapore "Esplanade, Singapore"). For the 2009 parade, it was centralised around Parliament House with the performers going around the Padang and also featured a magical Grand Finale (MAGICBOX@Chingay 2009). That year was also the first year that the telecast on television was delayed by one day. In 2010, the parade took place on part of the Formula One [Marina Bay Street Circuit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Bay_Street_Circuit "Marina Bay Street Circuit") route. Post-parade street parties have been held since 2004, with the exception of 2007. An estimated 150,000 spectators attended the 2009 Chingay Parade on 1 February. One million Singaporeans watched the parade on television and another 16.3 million homes and hotels across Asia received the television broadcast through [Channel NewsAsia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Channel_NewsAsia "Channel NewsAsia"). The 2011 Chingay Parade was held on the 11 and 12 February. It opened with a Fire Party, and included the largest moving multi-ethnic performances, the first travelling dance competition within the parade, a spectacular finale where thousands of performers flooded the parade ground holding candle lights and an inaugural colourful Arts District/ Carnival.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-15) It also included activities in which the public could participate, such as the [Teresa Teng](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teresa_Teng "Teresa Teng") Look-Alike Photo Contest[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-16) and the Chingay Paparazzi competition.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-17) The 2013 Chingay parade was held on 22 and 23 February. In 2014, Chingay was held on 7 and 8 February at the F1 Pit Building. Some 70,000 individuals ushered in The Year of the Horse.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-18) The 2015 Chingay was planned to involve some 11,000 performers from 150 organisations, including 760 overseas performers from 15 groups, in the largest celebration yet. Themed "We love Singapore(SG)", the main Chingay 2015 was planned to be held at the F1 Pit Building on 27 and 28 February, while a street party along Orchard Road involving youths would be held on 1 March.[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-19) The 2018 Chingay involved 2,000 parade volunteers and 6,500 parade performers, and also featured many examples of smart technology, including dancing robots and driverless cars. The 2018 Chingay was the first year to have a free street parade and carnival as part of the celebration, and followed a 1.5 kilometre route, double the length of the usual 720 metres.[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-20) The 2019 Chingay was purposed to commemorate Singapore's Bicentennial[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-21) such that understanding of the island nation's history expanded beyond marking 200 years of [Sir Stamford Raffles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford_Raffles "Stamford Raffles")' arrival on the shores of Singapore in 1819[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-22) to a beginning that was even earlier at 1299 when the [Kingdom of Singapura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Singapura "Kingdom of Singapura") (also known as [Temasek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temasek "Temasek")) was established. The theme for Chingay 2019, ‘Dreams Funtasia’,[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_note-23) recognised the significance of the past, present and future of Singapore. The 2020 Chingay was postponed and replaced by "eChingay Parade" instead due to [COVID-19 pandemic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic "COVID-19 pandemic"), together with 2021 Chingay. - 2022-2025 ## Notes \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chingay_parade&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Notes")\] 1. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-auto_1-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-auto_1-1) ["Chingay Parade"](https://www.visitsingapore.com/festivals-events-singapore/annual-highlights/chingay-parade-singapore/). www.visitsingapore.com. 2. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-2)* ["Singapore and Malaysia to nominate Chingay parade to Unesco intangible cultural heritage list"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-and-malaysia-to-nominate-chingay-parade-to-unesco-intangible-cultural-heritage-list). The Straits Times. 6 November 2024. 3. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-3) Penang Chingay Association (2007). [Penang Chingay Association](http://www.penangchingay.org/) 4. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-Chingay_4-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-Chingay_4-1) Penang State Tourism Development & Culture (2009). [Chingay](http://chingay.gov.my/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20091217111205/http://www.chingay.gov.my/) 17 December 2009 at the [Wayback Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine "Wayback Machine") 5. ^ [a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-malaysia.travel_5-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-malaysia.travel_5-1) ["Chingay Festival \\| Tourism Malaysia"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200216065214/https://www.malaysia.travel/en/my/events/2019/2/chingay-festival). Archived from [the original](https://www.malaysia.travel/en/my/events/2019/2/chingay-festival) on 16 February 2020. 6. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-6)* Penang Chingay Association (2007). [40 years ago, a group of Chinese community leaders.](http://www.penangchingay.org/history.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20100821185248/http://www.penangchingay.org/history.html) 21 August 2010 at the [Wayback Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine "Wayback Machine") 7. ^ [*a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:0_7-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:0_7-1) ["Parade of stunning stunts - Metro News \\| The Star Online"](https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2017/12/12/parade-of-stunning-stunts-eightyearold-boy-among-chingay-performers-who-wow-crowd/). www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 23 December 2017. 8. ^ [a](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:1_8-0) [b](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-:1_8-1) ["A memorable experience for visiting French couple - Nation \\| The Star Online"](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/12/11/a-memorable-experience-for-visiting-french-couple/). www.thestar.com.my. Retrieved 23 December 2017. 9. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-9)* ["myPenang"](http://mypenang.gov.my/culture-heritage/my-stories/31/). mypenang.gov.my. Retrieved 23 December 2017. 10. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-10) ["Scaled-down Chingay Festival proceeds despite Covid-19 outbreak"](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/14/scaled-down-chingay-festival-proceeds-despite-covid-19-outbreak). The Star. 11. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-11) Kili, Kathleen Ann (24 February 2018). ["JB gearing up in a big way for Chingay fest"](https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/02/24/jb-gearing-up-in-a-big-way-for-chingay-fest/). The Star Online. Retrieved 9 March 2018. 12. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-12) ["Bill that bans firing of crackers is passed"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19720603-1.2.12.6). [The Straits Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Straits_Times "The Straits Times"). 3 June 1972. p. 3. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via [NewspaperSG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewspaperSG "NewspaperSG"). 13. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-13) Chingay : Singapore on parade = \[Zhuang yi\]. [People's Association](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Association "People's Association"). 2007. p. 28. 14. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-14) ["Colourful Chingay parade delights the crowds"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19730206-1.2.21). [The Straits Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Straits_Times "The Straits Times"). 6 February 1973. p. 7. Retrieved 25 September 2023 – via [NewspaperSG](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewspaperSG "NewspaperSG"). 15. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-15) ["Chingay 2011 Singapore highlights"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100731152301/http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/highlights.asp). Archived from [the original](http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/highlights.asp) on 31 July 2010. 16. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-16) ["CHINGAY 2011 - the Search for the Next Teresa Teng - Look-Alike Photo Contest"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110118203000/http://www.chingay.org.sg/teresateng/contest.asp). Archived from [the original](http://www.chingay.org.sg/teresateng/contest.asp) on 18 January 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2010. 17. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-17) ["Chingay 2011 - Chingay Paparazzi"](https://web.archive.org/web/20101104081751/http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/paparazzi.asp). Archived from [the original](http://www.chingay.org.sg/2011/paparazzi.asp) on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010. 18. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-18) Yeo, Sam Jo (18 October 2013). ["Chingay 2014 to be biggest and most colourful yet"](https://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/lifestyle/story/chingay-2014-be-biggest-and-most-colourful-yet-20131018). Singapore Press Holdings. The Straits Times. Retrieved 20 October 2014. 19. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-19) ["Chingay 2015 will be grandest ever"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141027173302/http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/chingay-2015-will-be-grandest-ever). Singapore Press Holdings. The New Paper. 19 October 2014. Archived from [the original](http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/chingay-2015-will-be-grandest-ever) on 27 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014. 20. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-20) Shelina Ajit Assomull (28 November 2017). ["Chingay 2018 to feature dancing robots, driverless cars"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/chingay-2018-to-feature-dancing-robots-driverless-cars). straitstimes.com. The Straits Times. Retrieved 28 November 2017. 21. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-21) ["Singapore's bicentennial commemoration in 2019: A time to reflect on its rich history"](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-bicentennial-commemoration-in-2019-a-time-to-reflect-9823248). Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 12 February 2019. 22. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-22) ["Bicentennial logo launched, design reflects 700 years of history"](https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/logo-launched-for-singapores-bicentennial-next-year). 3 December 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2019. 23. [^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chingay_parade#cite_ref-23) ["The Official Chingay Website - Chingay Parade Singapore"](https://www.chingay.org.sg/). www.chingay.org.sg. 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