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Chingay’s Events Executive, Hazel Zoe, together with one of the performers, playing the piano during rehearsal in preparation for the Eurasian Item and Piano Structure performance. (Photo:JENN LEE QING EN)

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In 2022, Chingay is introducing a new performance, Eurasian Item With Piano Structure Performance. The performance consists of 28 dancers and Jeremy Ian Monteiro as the pianist. Monteiro is well known for being a jazz pianist and will be performing the jazz version of Jinkli Nona on a piano. The theme was weddings and the song chosen was a traditional song that was often performed at Eurasian weddings, Jinkli Nona.

 

Jinkli nona, in Kristang, means fair maiden. The song is about a man wanting to marry a woman, therefore it is often heard at weddings. Kristang is a language made from Portuguese vocabulary and Malay grammar. Monteiro, the pianist, who also created the jazz version of the song himself, is the highlight of the performance and is also known as the “ King of Swing”. Monteiro was awarded the Cultural Medallion by the National Arts Council, Singapore in 2002. He is a jazz pianist, singer, composer and music editor.
 

The performance starts off with the dancers walking forward onto the circular path with the moving piano vehicle in the middle, with female performers dancing with their umbrellas. 

 

The clothing designed for the women are white dresses with a hint of champagne gold to represent pureness and innocence as the theme was marriages and they were traditional colors connected to the Race.

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Chingay 2022 performers rehearsing for the new performance, “Eurasian Item With Piano Structure” accompanied with their umbrella props and engaged with a dance choreography. (Photo: JENN LEE QING EN)

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Hazel Zoe, in her late 20s, Chingay’s 2022 Events Executive Of Eurasian Association, stated that not all of the performers were Eurasians and some were mixed. Most of the performers were also very experienced from performing in the National Day Parades and previous Chingay performances.

 

“Eurasians are still counted as ‘others’. We hope to bring out the highlights and the traditions. Like how we celebrate weddings, to bring more awareness to the community itself,” said Hazel.

 

Despite the Covid-19 restrictions and rehearsals being held at a different locations as compared to where the Official Chingay Parade would be held, the performers worked hard to rehearse.

 

Daphne Ligo Wong Shiao Ling, 61, one of the performers for the Eurasian item with piano structure, stated that this year's performance is more relaxed and the dance steps are more gentle compared to previous years.

 

Due to Covid-19, the 1 ½ - hour event will take place virtually through a live stream at 8pm on Feb 12.

 

More information on the Chingay parade can be found on their Facebook page.

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