"My Little Chingay Float" Children Book
Now available in all four official languages
Last updated 23 July 2026
Discover the Magic of Chingay: Introducing “My Little Chingay Float”!
Our first-ever Chingay children's illustrated book follows Meena, a young girl determined to build her own Chingay float. Along her journey, she discovers Singapore's vibrant cultural tapestry and teams up with friends from all walks of life - a heartwarming story of hope, diversity, and unity.
Now available in all four official languages, families can enjoy the book in their mother tongue, celebrating Singapore's multicultural heritage.
What Makes This Book Special
Singapore and Malaysia have jointly nominated Chingay onto the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in March 2025. This book helps young Singaporeans understand and cherish this uniquely Singaporean tradition, ensuring its legacy endures. This book is just right for that because it:
Introduces the preschoolers to the history and traditions of Chingay in a fun way.
Highlights how community spirit, diversity, and lending a helping hand can bring people closer and create something truly special.
Sparks wonder in children’s hearts and cultivate appreciation for Singapore’s living heritage – the Chingay Parade.
Ways to Experience ‘My Little Chingay Float’
Download the e-book/audiobook:
Edition | E-book | Audiobook |
|---|---|---|
My Little Chingay Float | ||
我的小小妆艺花车 | ||
Kereta Berhias Chingay Saya | ||
என் சின்னஞ்சிறு சிங்கே மிதவை |
More Ways to Enjoy the Book
Activity Fun Kit: Packed with colouring pages, puzzles, and creative tasks featuring Meena and her friends, perfect for hands-on fun and learning! Download here.
Available at Public Library: The physical book is also available for borrowing at most public libraries. Click here for more details.
Reading Sessions
Information is correct at time of publication
Date | Venue |
|---|---|
Wed 8 Jul 2026 | Tampines North Primary School (English) |
Thu 9 Jul 2026 | Beacon Primary School (English) |
Tue 14 Jul 2026 | Changkat Primary School (English) |
Fri 15 Jul 2026 | Anderson Primary School (English) |
Sat 16 Jul 2026 | South View Primary School (English and Chinese) |
Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Ai Tong School (English) |
Wed 22 Jul 2026 | Rivervale Primary School (English) |
Thu 23 Jul 2026 | Nanyang Primary School (English) |
Mon 27 Jul 2026 | Zhonghua Primary School (English and Chinese) |
Wed 29 Jul 2026 | Queenstown Primary School (English) |
Fri 31 Jul 2026 | Rosyth School (English) |
Make an Impact: Become a Chingay Children Book Storyteller!
Do you have a passion for storytelling and a love for our local heritage? Join the Chingay Children's Book Storyteller Programme, supported by the National Heritage Board and Singapore University of Social Sciences, and lead interactive reading sessions at preschools, libraries, and community events - in English or our mother tongue languages. Find out more and sign up here.
Partnership
We welcome interested organisations such as preschool operators and reading clubs to conduct reading sessions, sharing the history of Chingay and its values of teamwork, neighbourliness, and cultural appreciation. Register your interest here.
Our Chingay, Step In!
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