Singapore celebrates its 53rd National Day this August 9, the day when citizens of the island nation (and 62 other islets) passed the Republic of Singapore Independence Act establishing an independent and sovereign republic. The crescent moon of Singapore’s national flag (depicted in today’s Doodle) indicates a young and rising nation, and the five stars portray the ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality.
The Singapore National Day Parade is a national ceremony that is usually held at the National Stadium or the Padang. For the first time in 2007, it was held at The float@Marina Bay in lieu of the National Stadium, and this arrangement is expected to be maintained until the new sports hub is opened in April 2014.
On the 2nd/3rd Sunday after the National Day, the Prime Minister of Singapore makes an annual address to the nation, called the National Day Rally. A yearly event since 1966, the Prime Minister uses this rally to address the nation on its key challenges and its future directions, and can be compared to the State of the Union Address delivered by the President of the United States. Prior to 2005, the rally was a continuous speech from 8 pm (SST). From 2005, the Malay and Chinese versions were delivered at 6.45 pm with a break at 7.30 pm while the English version was delivered at 8 pm. Opposition of MPs have been invited to the rally since 2007
National Day celebrations also include fireworks celebrations. They feature several local and foreign teams which launch fireworks displays on different nights. First held in 2004 at Marina Bay, the event was initially known as the Singapore Fireworks Festival and organised by Unusual Productions. The amount of fireworks used has grown in magnitude over the past three years, from 4,000 rounds used in 2004 to over 9,000 in 2006. In 2012, a Mentos commercial encouraged procreation during the same time as the fireworks celebration
This year’s celebrations will be more exciting than ever, as Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its aerial service with an aerial performance by 21 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) jets. School choirs will raise their voices from a floating dock in Marina Bay as part of the National Day Parade . Student groups will join the drum corps in this special parade, along with members of the National Cadet Precision Drill Squad. All in all these performers will number more than 560, the largest group ever assembled for the NDP on the floating platform.
This year’s theme song, “We Are Singapore,” is based on a 1966 speech by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The song was first performed in 1987 and has been revamped by a young singer-songwriter, Charlie Lim. The day will conclude with fireworks, their brilliance reflecting a glorious and festive day.
The Singapore National Day Parade is a national ceremony that is usually held at the National Stadium or the Padang. For the first time in 2007, it was held at The float@Marina Bay in lieu of the National Stadium, and this arrangement is expected to be maintained until the new sports hub is opened in April 2014.
On the 2nd/3rd Sunday after the National Day, the Prime Minister of Singapore makes an annual address to the nation, called the National Day Rally. A yearly event since 1966, the Prime Minister uses this rally to address the nation on its key challenges and its future directions, and can be compared to the State of the Union Address delivered by the President of the United States. Prior to 2005, the rally was a continuous speech from 8 pm (SST). From 2005, the Malay and Chinese versions were delivered at 6.45 pm with a break at 7.30 pm while the English version was delivered at 8 pm. Opposition of MPs have been invited to the rally since 2007
National Day celebrations also include fireworks celebrations. They feature several local and foreign teams which launch fireworks displays on different nights. First held in 2004 at Marina Bay, the event was initially known as the Singapore Fireworks Festival and organised by Unusual Productions. The amount of fireworks used has grown in magnitude over the past three years, from 4,000 rounds used in 2004 to over 9,000 in 2006. In 2012, a Mentos commercial encouraged procreation during the same time as the fireworks celebration
This year’s celebrations will be more exciting than ever, as Singapore marks the 50th anniversary of its aerial service with an aerial performance by 21 Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) jets. School choirs will raise their voices from a floating dock in Marina Bay as part of the National Day Parade . Student groups will join the drum corps in this special parade, along with members of the National Cadet Precision Drill Squad. All in all these performers will number more than 560, the largest group ever assembled for the NDP on the floating platform.
This year’s theme song, “We Are Singapore,” is based on a 1966 speech by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The song was first performed in 1987 and has been revamped by a young singer-songwriter, Charlie Lim. The day will conclude with fireworks, their brilliance reflecting a glorious and festive day.
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