Meepok | Singapore Potpourri » firecrackers http://www.meepok.net Singapore Potpourri Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:49:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Chingay has evolved but Chinese culture still runs strong in the parade http://www.meepok.net/2009/02/19/chingay-has-evolved-but-chinese-culture-still-runs-strong-in-the-parade/ http://www.meepok.net/2009/02/19/chingay-has-evolved-but-chinese-culture-still-runs-strong-in-the-parade/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:09:13 +0000 admin http://www.meepok.net/?p=23 Source: The Straits Times Forum Page A26, 19 Feb 2009
Letter by: Nah Juay Hng, Group Director (Networks); Chairman, Chingay Parade Singapore Exco

Although the Chingay Parade began as replacement after the ban on Chinese New Year firecrackers, in recognition of our multiracial, cosmopolitan and inclusive society, it has naturally evolved into a multicultural event, with a distinctly Asian flavour, and is presented in a refreshing and uniquely Singapore way.

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