Human Day

Last Saturday was everybody’s birthday. So with this, I want to greet everyone a belated happy happy birthday!

It was my first time to hear the greeting from the Auntie who I  had walked with to the Singapore Flyer a week ago. I actually thought that Auntie had already lost her sanity that time but the amazement that I had felt towards the idea eventually overpowered the reservation I had moments ago so I had animatedly sprung back the greeting to her and jokingly added that I do not have any gift for her, in hand, to accompany the greeting. It also was her birthday after all! How cool is that really for all of us to have the same birthday? I am constantly surprised that there is so much more commonality that we, people, have than I have ever thought. Well, I did my research after reaching home and found out that the 7th day of the Chinese New Year, based to Chinese customs, is the day when we, humans, were created. So Auntie was not talking nonsense at all! And it was comforting to know that we did not look like we came from another planet and talking alien.

Chingay Parade showcases how wide the diversity of culture here in Singapore is. It also allows the country’s local arts groups as well as a number of international groups and performers to cooperate and to display both their undeniable talents or even just that innocent desire to entertain the audience with their colourful attires and parade floats. I really applaud them for the effort that each of them had put in to make the whole parade a success.  Furthermore, it had already gained so much popularity even outside the country because of the amusement and joy that it offers to everyone, regardless of the generation, whether they are old or young.

 

Don’t put the kunai there Kakashi. I miss my being a fan of Naruto days! That’s why upon seeing cosplayer Kakashi walking around the vicinity, I thought that I just have to take my picture with him. What I love about the character was his mysteriousness and his inevitable coolness whatever the situation he is in maybe. I never saw that he pointed the kunai in my heart until I saw this picture. If I were in their world, I surely had already been struck with ease. I would never have a chance to fight for my life. Haha.

What an adorable high school guy! Being a redhead surely does suit him. Those girls were really just props in this picture. He was the sole reason why this picture was taken in the first place. Haha.

While waiting, I decided to ride the Singapore Flyer.

A nice view I got from the top.

Our ride travelled the whole circumference for approximately 30 minutes and I think that’s the main reason why reminders to visit the loo first before boarding the Singapore Flyer flood the whole place. The signs are mainly there for those who does not have the needed talent to control their bladder. Well, here are some pictures that I got from the parade. What struck me the most are the vibrant colours of the floats and their dresses.

 

 

I have a penchant for Bollywood movies and it is all because of the Indian’s good looks, colourful costumes and vivacious dance moves that got me hooked with those. If you have not watched a Bollywood movie yet and  has plans to do so, I strongly recommend Bride and Prejudice, starring the stunning Ashwarya Rai, which got its inspiration from the infamous book Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen. And in all fairness, I fell in love with Ashwarya Rai in this movie, I did not know that beyond the beautiful face is a talent so overwhelming which makes her even more attractive. 

A magnanimous weave of dream catcher they got there. I could still remember that time during my first year in college when I was first introduced to a dream catcher. My roommates hung a purple one above their bed and I was kind of freaked out when she put it there because it felt kind of magical and dark for me that time. Nonetheless, because I was kind of prone to having nightmares before and I do not want to have those nightmares whenever I was left all alone in our condominium during the weekends, I eventually wholly believed in its ability. And I think it was really working!

 

The beautiful lady waving and riding on this Porsche is Miss Singapore World 2009 Pilar Arlando. It was said that she was selected to replace the previous winner Ris Low who allegedly gave up the title because of the spread of news about her being under probation for credit card fraud.

Anyway, I have not finished the parade since my feet and legs were already aching that time and I could not properly stand any longer. Foolish me for wearing heels and with that I was forced to catch a cab and was compelled to pay a relatively pricey ride. Hay, so much for being thrifty during these times.