Centered on the theme of "Love, Care and Kindness Everywhere" Chingay 2012 takes you on a colourful celebration of love in all its guises, flowing with passion, romance, harmony and community spirit as Chingay marks its 40th years in anniversary.

Catch breathtaking performances along a 360-metres waterway with performers making a splash and creating spectacular stunts and exhilarating acts with water. Chingay 2012 promises a splashing good time for all.

A gripping all-dragons show from LED Hip Hop dragon dance, straw dragons, water dragons, human dragon from Zhangjiang, a dazzling dragon float to two magnificent dragon and phoenix from Xi'an, Shaanxi of China with 36m-long bodies and 16m-wing!

Showcase of Chinese Culture featuring "踏歌" (Ta Ge) Chinese Classical Dance of Han Dynasty accompanied by brilliantly lit float and showcase of Indian Culture through a resplendent swan float.

Love has the power to transcend all boundaries. Embrace the exuberant energy of international acts from countries such as Indonesia and Taiwan.

From young imaginations spring dreams and hopes for the future. Witness the winning Dream Piece from "I Have A Dream for Chingay 2012" art competition come alive as a captivating performance at Chingay Parade 2012. Get whisk off to an imaginary land with joyful splashes of vivid colour, featuring children in costumes, a float and a 120m balloon rainbow arching into the air!

Catch wave after wave of stunning visual and auditory treats that are emblematic of the spirit of community! A travelling dance featuring a multitude of dance forms from line dance, folk dance to Samba dance and spectacular bicycle stunts. A synchronized symphony of 600 'dikir barat' singers and dancers and a breathtaking tai chi fan dance performed by 1,000 Interest Group members from various Community Clubs.

1000 performers stream across the waterway surrounding three giant sailboats with thunder and lightning effects depicting the challenges faced by humankind and performing to the Grand Finale song "Love Will Make You See". As the beat intensifies, the 1000-strong cast rises up in a show of strength and hope. With love, with care, we can conquer any challenge.

*Highlights are correct at time of print, subject to changes