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Chinatown Chinese Processions In 19th century Singapore, Chinese festivals were often marked by elaborate processions. Major festivasl such as Lantern Festival, Chingay Festival and religious festivals were heralded in this fashion. Adorned with colourful banners and flags, processions were hugely popular; thousands of spectators would line the streets to greet the parading entourage. Cymbals, gongs and horns, together with palanquins and marching bands, would create a sight to behold. Processions are still a part of Chinese celebrations today. [logo: National Parks Board] [National Heritage Board] [Singapore Tourism Board] artist: Lim Leong Seng