Posted: 19 February 2010 2137 hrs -
CNA
SINGAPORE: With more than 60,000 people
attending, the annual Chingay Parade in Singapore kicked off on
Friday evening.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong launched the two-day event, held at
the F1 Pit Building next to the Singapore Flyer.
This year's parade involves some 7,000 performers, including those
from countries like Bhutan, Indonesia and Japan. There will also be
17 colourful and glittering floats.
The annual event is being held in conjunction with the Lunar New
Year Celebrations.
- CNA/sc