22 January 2015 – The official media launch of Chingay 2015 in Singapore was held at the F1 Pit Building near the Singapore Flyer on January 14. The event, attended by representatives of diplomatic missions, media companies and participating teams, was hosted by Mr. Ang Hak Seng, Chief Executive Director of the Singapore People’s Association, which is spearheading preparations for the event.
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Singapore’s independence, this year’s Chingay will be the biggest since its inception in 1973 to be participated in by 150 performing groups from 15 countries. The Philippines will be represented by a contingent from the Central Luzon State University. The main parades of Chingay 2015 will be held from February 27 to 28 and will be aired by Singapore’s Channel News Asia to an estimated 35 million audience in 26 countries. In the above photo, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales is shown chatting with Mr. Ang Hak Seng. END