oldkingkoh: February 2014

Monday, February 10, 2014

Zhuang Yi ta yue sine

On 4th February 1973, the very first street carnival simply call "Zhuang Yi" Chingay was born with the blessing of our very first Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew who also mooted the idea as capacity as the Chairman of People Association. Zhuang Yi which means the art of costume and masquerades in Hokkien dialect. In 1976 it took into a multicultural theme with all the ethnic groups in our society and open its door to foreign groups in 1978. Here we celebrate the occasion regardless of race, language, religion or countries ranging from the young to the old coming together to showcase to the world. Thanking our MM Mr Lee Kuan Yew for bringing the people and the nation together with the introduction of simply Chingay and had come a long way since and growing.

Indonesia

Belly dancer, Singapore

Longevity float

Muslim communities, Singapore

Indian communities, Singapore

Blast from the past

Floats

Japanese float

JAS

Italian

Finale

Korean

Float

young ballerina

Ballerina

Sunday, February 9, 2014

River Hong Bao

The term "Hong Bao" meaning red packet associated with Lunar New Year symbolising good luck. Since 1986, it had been a yearly affair to preserve and relive the tradition of Chinese cultures for young and old alike. So make an effort to visit, today will be the last day for this year looking to more good years ahead for each and everyone here and abroad. If you visit our island during this season don't miss it you'll love it

The Gateway

Full view from the stand

Fairground

Spring with God of Fortune

Chinese Lantern

Friday, February 7, 2014

The Year of the Horse

The Chinese Lunar New Year is based on the Chinese Zodiacs of the 12 animals character beginning with Rats, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig. This year Mr Horse play host and lasted 15 days