1973 - First Chingay Parade |
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PA teamed up with Singapore National Pugilistic Federation to present the First Chingay Parade |
1976 - Multi Cultural Flavour |
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Chingay took on a Multi-Cultural Flavour featuring different ethnic communities joining in the celebrations. |
1985 - Orchard Road |
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Chingay moved to a permanent home at Orchard Road where tourists and visitors can join in the joy of the parade. |
1987 - First Foreign Performers |
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Chingay welcome Our First Foreign Performers – four pop artistes from Tokyo, Japan, sponsored by The Straits Times. Since then, it has become a norm for Chingay to invite international artistes and troupes to participate in our celebrations every year. |
1990 - Night Parade |
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For the first time, Chingay was held at night where fireworks and laser displays enhanced the magical feel of the event. |
1991 - Guinness Book Of World Records |
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Chingay got our First Entry Into The Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s largest dancing lion. Singapore Mint released a $2 note depicting different ethnic groups participating in Chingay Parade. |
1997 - 25th Anniversary |
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Chingay Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Three Firsts - first time two parades were held, the first time a parade was held indoors and the first Chingay @Heartlands. |
1999 - Orchard Road Firecrackers |
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Firecrackers Made Its Reappearance in Orchard Road at Chingay Parade. |
2000 - New Mellinium At City Hall |
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Chingay celebrated The Arrival of The New Millennium at City Hall, chosen as a venue of historical significance. |
2004 - Special Guest - Jackie Chan |
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Chingay was catapulted to greater heights on the world stage when action superstar Jackie Chan Made A Special Guest Appearance at the parade. |
2007 - Members Of Parliament Participation |
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12 Post-65 Members Of Parliament were part of a special hip-hop performance which was one of the parade’s highlights. |
2008 - Chingay Parade of Dreams |
![chingay parade of dreams](/images/About%20Us/Timeline/2008.png) |
Chingay Parade started featuring a theme at every parade, staring with Chingay Parade of Dreams. |
2010 - F1 Pit Building |
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Chingay moved to its current home at F1 Pit Building. |
2012 - 360 - Metre Waterway |
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Chingay celebrated its 40th anniversary with the First Ever 360-metre Waterway which was set as the performing stage for the 8,000 performers. |
2015 - The Largest Showcase |
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As part of the nation-wide SG50 Celebrations, Chingay present the Largest Showcase in Chingay History – featuring 11,000 performers and 18 magnificent floats. |
2017 - Remake Of The First Tiger Float |
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Chingay 45 was celebrated with the nostalgic re-enactment of iconic parade performances including the Remake Of The First Tiger Float. |
2019 - Commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial |
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Chingay Commemoration of the Singapore Bicentennial with a gift for the nation – a SB Painting depicting the “Past, Present and Future” co-created by three multi-disciplinary artists and the community. Chingay Parade 2019 also won the Best Arts and Culture Event Award presented by The Special Events. |
2021 - First Ever Digital Chingay |
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The inaugural digital Chingay with the theme "Light of Hope" was held during the Covid-19 pandemic involving more than 150 organisations and 2,000 performers in creating a reimagined showcase with digital effects infused. |