Chingay in Singapore and Malaysia

Co-organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and National Heritage Board, this half-day seminar will comprise two panels featuring distinguished speakers from Singapore, Johor Bahru and Penang. The first panel will explore the history and evolution of Chingay Parades in the three cities while the second panel will focus on the heritage practices and practitioners of Chingay Parades. 

Morning tea break and lunch are provided.

Panels

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Panel 1

Chingay Parades in Johor Bahru, Penang and Singapore: Past, Present and Future

Moderator

Mdm Amatul Jameel Suhani Sujari, BBM

Chairperson, People’s Association Malay Activity Executive Committees Council (PA MESRA) and Vice-Chairperson of PA Residents’ Network (RN) Council Singapore

Panellists

Yang Berhormat Wong Hon Wai

Penang

State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy

(Language: English and Mandarin)

Dr Bak Jia How

Johor Bahru

Managing Committee Member, Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum

Head and Programme Coordinator, Department of Global Chinese and Cultural Studies, Southern University College

(Language: English)

Mr Nah Juay Hng

Singapore

Volunteer and Former Chairman, Chingay Parade EXCO

Former Group Director (Engagement Cluster – Arts & Culture), People’s Association

(Language: English)

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11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

Panel 2

Heritage Practices and Practitioners of Chingay Parades: Transmission, Adaptations and Evolution

Moderator

Mr Ian Lo

Senior Manager (Intangible Cultural Heritage), National Heritage Board, Singapore

Panellists

Ms Didier Ng and Mr Fish Jaafar

Singapore

Community Float Artists

(Language: English)

Professor Tan Wing Shin

Johor Bahru

Johor Baru Tiong-Hua Association

(Language: English)

Mr Lai Wai Hong

Penang

Deputy Secretary, Penang Chingay Association

(Language: English and Mandarin)