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What Is The Chingay Parade All About?
42 mins
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18:00, 17 Feb 2025
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Guest: Rayner Tan, Vice Chairman, Johor Old Ancient Temple
If you grew up in Johor, Penang, or Singapore, you might have seen or been a part of the Chingay Parade, a century-old annual event where devotees carry palanquins housing deities from the main Chinese clans of the Hokkien, Cantonese, Hainan, Hakka, and Teochew. Johoreans, in particular, might remember this event as a vital part of Chinese New Year festivities since 1870. What makes this festival unique is that while it began as a Chinese community event, it has grown to attract Malays and Indians, becoming an intercultural success. We delve into the history and significance of Chingay with Rayner Tan, vice chairman of the Johor Old Ancient Temple, which is part of the Chingay parade.
Image credit: 柔佛古庙游神 Johor Chingay Facebook
Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn
Producer: Alia Zefri
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What Is The Chingay Parade All About?
42 mins
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18:00, 17 Feb 2025
Guest: Rayner Tan, Vice Chairman, Johor Old Ancient Temple
If you grew up in Johor, Penang, or Singapore, you might have seen or been a part of the Chingay Parade, a century-old annual event where devotees carry palanquins housing deities from the main Chinese clans of the Hokkien, Cantonese, Hainan, Hakka, and Teochew. Johoreans, in particular, might remember this event as a vital part of Chinese New Year festivities since 1870. What makes this festival unique is that while it began as a Chinese community event, it has grown to attract Malays and Indians, becoming an intercultural success. We delve into the history and significance of Chingay with Rayner Tan, vice chairman of the Johor Old Ancient Temple, which is part of the Chingay parade.
Image credit: 柔佛古庙游神 Johor Chingay Facebook
Presenter: Lee Chwi Lynn
Producer: Alia Zefri
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