Chingay Parade Singapore 2009
Last Saturday we went with the kids to see this year’s Chingay Parade.
The last time we went was some three years ago. Vai wasn’t born then, and Anya was close to turning two. She was mesmerised by the colours and floats, but I guess she’s still a bit too young to enjoy and understand what it was all about.
This time round we couldn’t get to the ‘good spots’ though. The organiser apparently has changed the rules and they’ve reserved the ‘good areas’ for ‘ticket holders’.
Anyway.
Having been out and about since lunch time, we were there early. The kids watched the performers get their floats ready and their make-up done. Anya kept on telling me how she wanted to wear the butterfly costumes and join the parade when she’s much bigger, to which I said of course she could! I know I would love to participate in such events too if I had the chance.
When the parade finally started, we saw bits of fireworks from afar, colourful floats, acrobatic performances, people from different cultures and lots of other things.
The kids mostly stood and watched the parade with their heads sticking out between the railings. And although we had been out for some eight hours by then, they were still so chatty and energetic even when we’re already on our way back home.
I, on the other hand … just had to doze off, and rest my tired eyes and feet.
I’m getting old.
