Photo of Chingay dancers pulls at Heartstrings of local contest

He spent several hours across multiple rehearsals at the Chingay Parade 2025 in February at the F1 Pit Building waiting for the right shot.

- Hazel Tang HW

Then, dancers of various cultural backgrounds got into formation against a vibrant backdrop, and he asked them to form heart shapes with their hands.

The photograph helped hobbyist photographer Goh Ngan Pin, 48, clinch the top prize in the open category of the fourth Heartstrings of Singapore photography competition.

It was jointly organised by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA).

On April 26, Mr Goh was one of 46 winners presented awards at SCCC near Shenton Way by the guest of honour, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong. About 100 representatives from clan associations, cultural groups and government agencies attended the ceremony.