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Fill in each blank with a suitable word.
The Chingay Parade is one of Singapore’s largest cultured celebrations. The parade first began in 1973 during Chinese New Year, after the use of firecrackers was (1) because they were considered dangerous and could cause accidents. To keep the festive spirit (2), community groups organised a lively street parade.
Over the years, Chingay has grown into a spectacular event celebrating Singapore’s (3) identity. Performers from different ethnic background participate in the parade, (4) they showcase traditional dances, music, and costumes from various cultures. Bright floats, giant puppets, and colourful light displays also (5) excitement to the performances.
Preparing (6) the parade requires months of planning and practice. Volunteers and performers spend (7) hours designing costumes, building floats, and rehearsing their routines so that everything runs (8) on the day of the event. (9) the work is demanding, many participants return every year because they enjoy being part of the celebration.
In recent years, Chingay has become more (10), blending traditional culture with modern technology. Performers wear colourful LED costumes and use dazzling stage effects to enhance the audience’s viewing (11). Each year’s parade follows a different (12), so the costumes, floats, and performances are designed around the same central idea while celebrating Singapore’s rich cultural (13). These additions have helped Chingay remain exciting and relevant for audiences of all (14).
(15) entertaining the audience, the parade reminds people of the importance of racial harmony and community spirit. It also encourages people from different backgrounds to appreciate one another’s traditions and cultures.