Chingay Parade kicks off on Friday

Chingay Parade kicks off on Friday

This year's Chingay Parade, which will kick off on Friday, promises to be an international affair.

The overseas performers hail from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and even Germany and Denmark.

On Thursday, they were hard at work practising for the big show.

Some foreign participants are taking part in the parade for the first time.

Danish gymnast, Stefan Graversen, said: "It's our first time in the parade. So we're looking forward to it a lot. We're going to move a mat and then jump on it. And then the girls are.....going to show Danish gymnastics."

Other first-timers in the parade include a Sri Lankan group.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Jayathri Samarakone, said: "When I came to Singapore two years ago, I really thought I should get the Sri Lankan performers to participate in Chingay. And I'm really very honoured and happy today that 40 participants from Sri Lanka are taking part."

The Chingay Parade will be held over two days (11-12 February) at the Pit Building (next to the Singapore Flyer).

-News courtesy of Channel Newsasia-