Chingay Parade 2023: Celebrating The Beauty Of Singapore’s Culture & Spirit

After two years of online and hybrid showcases, the People’s Association(PA) is proud to present Chingay Parade 2023 at the F1 Pit Building. Taking place on 3 and 4 February, the latest edition of Chingay will feature performances, installations, programmes and more.

The theme for this year is “Embrace Tomorrow”, encouraging Singaporeans to treasure the present, incite new possibilities, and welcome future opportunities as a community with hope, dreams and confidence.

Chingay Parade 2023: Catch Over 3,000 Performers in the People’s Parade

The parade will feature talented local performers from all across Singapore, showcasing both traditional and contemporary visual and performing arts. Including the prologue, the show breaks into seven segments and involving more than 3,000 performers from various organisations. Audiences can expect unique show elements, original compositions, performances, special effects, and audience interactions.

The show will focus on the story of three rabbits exploring Chingay in pursuit of finding ways to make their community, BunnyMoon, happier. The rabbits discover and learn more about how to benefit their community through observing Singapore’s culture.

The performance backdrop, known as the Container Art Installation, is the largest art installation in Chingay’s history. Designed by local artist Sam Lo, the installation was co-created with 480 youths, and is 18 metres high and over 60 metres wide.

The artwork depicts a Chingay performer adorned with cultural motifs, costumes, and props. It also has a web of hands, symbolising the diverse community that celebrates Singaporean culture. The performer is pictured dancing toward the sun, representing a new beginning and reminding us to look ahead and remain resilient in the face of challenges as a nation.

Chingay Parade Tickets

The Chingay Parade 2023 will be held at the F1 Pit Building on 3 February(Friday) and 4 February (Saturday) 2023. Tickets can be purchased on Sistic’s website with prices ranging from $20 to $60, with 20% discount offered to PAssion Card members.

Watching the Chingay Parade on Screen

The Parade will also air live on 3 February on Chingay’s Website and Chingay’s Facebook Page, from 8 pm to 9.30 pm.

Viewers can also catch the delayed telecast on Channel 5 and Channel 8 on 19 February 2023, Sunday at 7.30 pm.

Community Engagement Activities

Container Art Installation

Visit the Container Art Installation at the F1 Pit Building to view the largest art installation at Chingay. It will be open for public viewing at the F1 Pit Building on 5 February 2023 from 2 pm to 10 pm, and 6 to 9 February 2023 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

Rabbits ART-Venture Installation

This installation showcases the Chingay Rabbit decorated by over 2,000 students from eight schools and institutions. Using their imagination and creativity, students created the installations based on the theme “Future Singapore”.

It will be open to public viewing at the F1 Pit Building on 3 to 4 February 2023 & 6 to 9 February 2023 from 6 pm to 10 pm, and 5 February 2023 from 2 pm to 10 pm.

Chingay 2023 Taster Experience

In efforts to encourage more residents to participate in future editions of Chingay, there will be Chingay Taster Experience that offers up exclusive programmes and workshops for visitors.

During the Chingay Parade 2023 broadcast, short texts and QR codes will appear onscreen for viewers to sign up for the taster experience. More details can be found below:

Chingay Exclusive Experiences

These will be held from 5 February (Sunday) to 9 February 2023 (Thursday) at the F1 Pit Building.

Dance and Sport Workshops

These will be held between 20 February (Monday) and 19 March 2023 (Sunday) with details to be shared via a link on the Chingay webcast.

Arts Workshops

These will be held between 20 February (Monday) and 19 March 2023 (Sunday) with details to be shared via a link on the Chingay webcast.

Chingay@Heartlands Celebrations

To bring celebrations closer to residents, there will be immersive and experiential programmes that hope to engage and intrigue audiences from 11 February to 5 March 2023. The line-up includes Chingay Truncated Show, Chingay Floats Caravan, Chingay Mini Floats display and roving Chingay performers. More details on the celebrations can be found below: