What is Float?

Many have asked this question and there are very different answers given by various seniors who have floated before. As a Production Manager of this year's float, i hope to answer this question to anyone who has this burning question in their hearts.

I joined float without knowing exactly what is float. I had problems in my first weeks of my floating days. I was confused, lost and didn't had much sense of belonging to begin with. I had joined for the sake of an experience. I endured and began to experience the pride of completing a prop i designed and had built it out of scraps! The day when i first see my completed prop, i was overwhelmed with joy. Subsequently, i began to love what i do. Confidence grew as i learn more and more each day in float. There were tough times, painful times, frustrating times... And times where i almost thought of giving up. But whenever i see fellow floaters who have dedicated their holidays with me, not giving up, i decided to push on. On RAG Day, when we finished our performance, we hugged and we cried. We had completed a journey few can endure. THIS IS THE PRIDE AND JOY OF A FLOATER!

To all floaters: Feel for the prop you are working on. Use your hands to make it shine on RAG Day. When the going gets tough, close your eyes and listen to the prop's voice. Listen to how it wants to display itself in front of the audience. Use your heart more.

Eric
Production Manager
08/09