Chingay @ Heartlands brings the magic of the Chingay Parade closer to residents across Singapore with performances and roving floats that celebrate the vibrancy of the community with a myriad of cultural experiences.
This year, Chingay @ Heartlands takes place across five different locations. The celebrations started on 25 February and make their way around Singapore on dates all the way till 9 March.
Chingay @ Heartlands 2024 Dates
The festive spirit of Chingay is manifested through various activities across five heartland locations in Singapore.
The locations and dates of the Chingay @ Heartland celebrations are:
- 25 February: Jalan Besar GRC & Potong Pasir SMC
- 1 March: Holland-Bukit Timah GRC & Bukit Panjang SMC
- 2 March: Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson SMC and Mountbatten SMC
- 3 March: Pasir Ris – Punggol GRC & Punggol West SMC
- 9 March: West Coast GRC & Pioneer SMC
Highlights of Chingay @ Heartlands 2024
If you are planning to catch the festivities of Chingay @ Heartlands, here are some of the things that you can look forward to.
Floats Caravan
Chingay community floats, co-created by residents, grassroots organisations and local artists, will join the large iconic Chingay floats for the first time.
Together, they will form the floats caravan that will parade their way through the five residential estates.
Roving Chingay Performers
Chingay crowd favourites including the popular God of Fortune and Chingay stilt walkers be out and about to engage residents. Colourful Chingay performers in their multi-ethnic costumes will also be mingling with the crowds. Don’t miss the chance to interact with and take photos with the performers.
Chingay Showcase
Missed the Chingay Parade that was held at the F1 Pit Building? Not to worry. You can still soak in the Chingay cheer with a ten-minute stage show featuring various multi-cultural and energetic acts from Chingay Parade 2024.
Showcases and Activities Specific to Each Heartland Location
Each heartland location will also have their own unique showcase and activities. These have been co-created and organised by the residents living in the neighbourhoods.
For example, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC & Bukit Panjang SMC will have a programme that features dragon dance performances by Bukit Panjang Community Club Dragon & Lion Dance Troupe.
At Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson SMC and Mountbatten SMC, community volunteers will come together to distribute “Bags of Blossoms” for visitors at the event, fostering multi-racial and multi-cultural harmony.
Magnificent 21-metre floral dragons, the creation of over 500 residents, students, and partners and made from 300 bottles of recycled bottles will be on display at Punggol GRC & Punggol West SMC.
Read more about what to expect at the Punggol GRC & Punggol West SMC Chingay at Heartlands.
A harmonious Clay Art Display, “Blossom of Kuehs,” co-created by residents, and a Bead Art exhibit symbolising prosperity and unity with nine dragons will be showcased at West Coast GRC & Pioneer SMC’s Chingay @ Heartlands.
Follow the Chingay Parade’s Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates on the Chingay @ Heartlands programmes.
