Chingay
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Hokkien:
妆艺
妝藝
poj:
Chng-gē
Detailed etymology
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noun
- an annual street parade and carnival held during the second weekend of Chinese New Year, usually involving large floats and costumes and themed after the Zodiac animal for that year. Chingay processions have origins in China, but have developed into unique cultural events in their own rights in Singapore and Malaysia.[1]