Det kinesiska nyåret infaller i år den 23-24 januari (ovanligt tidigt) och nu ska kaninen få lämna plats för draken, det mäktigaste tecknet i den kinesiska zodiaken. Jag gissar att firandet denna gång därmed kanske till och med överglänser förra årets...
Vad vi definitivt kan se fram emot i Singapore är hur nyårsfirandet successivt trappas upp. Bland annat pyntas de stora gatorna i Chinatown med lyktor och färgglada drakliknande dekorationer som så småningom tänds. Där ska visst en internationell och traditionellt kinesisk lejondanstävling äga rum. En fåtal gånger om året kan fyrverkerier beskådas i Singapore och kinesiska nyåret firas är ett tillfälle. Som en avslutning på firandet iscensätts Chingay Parade, som är lite som en karneval. Så här står det om Chingay på www.your.singapore.com:
Celebrating an age-old tradition as a community
What started as a simple Chinese procession is today a world-class extravaganza. The Chingay Parade is set to dazzle audiences once again with its cast of international performers and artistic displays. And this year, it’s going to feature the first ever water parade.
The Chingay Parade first began in Singapore when firecrackers were subsequently banned during Chinese New Year. In order to keep up the celebrative spirits, the Chinese organised a simple procession where they played music and cheered. The tradition has carried on since then, so much so that today’s Chingay Parade comprises cultural groups from other races and parts of the world. This is a parade that truly embodies the local community spirit of Singapore.
Chingay Parade 2012 will feature the first ever water parade in its history. The element of water will be incorporated into the various segments of the parade performance, ensuring an innovative and memorable display for all that’s present and watching on the television.
Another highlight to look out for is the LED dragon display. Symbolising prosperity, abundance and good luck, the dragon will be powered by 750 dancers and it will take its place among the many other wonderful performance acts lined up.
The Chingay Parade first began in Singapore when firecrackers were subsequently banned during Chinese New Year. In order to keep up the celebrative spirits, the Chinese organised a simple procession where they played music and cheered. The tradition has carried on since then, so much so that today’s Chingay Parade comprises cultural groups from other races and parts of the world. This is a parade that truly embodies the local community spirit of Singapore.
Chingay Parade 2012 will feature the first ever water parade in its history. The element of water will be incorporated into the various segments of the parade performance, ensuring an innovative and memorable display for all that’s present and watching on the television.
Another highlight to look out for is the LED dragon display. Symbolising prosperity, abundance and good luck, the dragon will be powered by 750 dancers and it will take its place among the many other wonderful performance acts lined up.
Chingay Parade kommer jag skriva mer om så småningom. Varför? För att jag själv ska gå med i den!
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