The National Day Parade (Abbreviation: NDP, Chinese: 国庆庆典; pinyin: guóqìng qìngdiǎn, Malay: Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan, Tamil: தேசிய தின அனிவகுப்பு) is a national ceremony in Singapore that, as its name implies, includes a parade on Singapore's national day on August 9, in commemoration of Singapore's independence that is usually held in the Singapore National Stadium, Padang. For the HTML tag see HTML element. An abbreviation (from Latin brevis "short" Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the Tamil (ta தமிழ்; t̪əmɨɻ is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. A ceremony is an activity infused with Ritual significance performed on a special occasion Singapore A parade (also called march or marchpast) is a procession of people usually organized along a street often in Costume, and often accompanied by Fire The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the Nationhood of a Nation or non-sovereign Country. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Singapore rose in importance during the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameswara and became an important port until it was destroyed by Portuguese raiders in 1613 The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. The Padang (政府大厦大草场 is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of For the first time in 2007, it was held in Marina Bay and future NDP will be held here until the new sports hub is completed around 2011. Marina Bay Floating Stadium, also known as Marina Bay Floating Platform (滨海湾浮动舞台 is the world's largest floating stage. The Singapore Sports Hub ( Malay: Hub Sukan Singapura) is a proposed Sports complex located in Kallang, Singapore to be built 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar.
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History
Singapore celebrated its first National Day in 1966, one year after Singapore's independence from Malaysia on 9 August 1965. The National Day is a designated date on which celebrations mark the Nationhood of a Nation or non-sovereign Country. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Singapore For the biogeographical region see Malesia Malaysia (məˈleɪʒə or /məˈleɪziə/ is a country that consists of thirteen states and Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar.
The first National Day Parade started in the morning at 0900. People came as early as 0700 in order to get good vantage points. Singapore's first President, Mr Yusof bin Ishak and Singapore's first Prime Minister, Mr Lee Kuan Yew, were seated with members of the government at the grandstand on the steps of City Hall. Singapore The President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore 's Head of state. Yusof bin Ishak (ˈjʊsɒf bɪn ˈɪshɑːk ''YOO-sof bɪn ΙS-haak'') ( 12 August 1910 &ndash 23 November This article is about the government position For other uses see Prime Minister (disambiguation. Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH ( born September 16 1923 also spelled Lee Kwan-Yew) is a Singaporean of Chinese immigrant background A city hall or town hall is the chief administrative building of a City or Town 's administration and usually houses the city or
Over the years, the Parade has become the biggest national event in Singapore. What is perhaps most memorable at each celebration is the fireworks display marking the climax of the parade; the sky would be bursting with the wonderful colors of the visual vista, dazzling it as well as the hearts of fellow Singaporeans. On this very special occasion, most Singaporeans would be decked out in patriotic colours - namely, red and white.
The Parade has gained enormous popularity and support from the people that it is not unusual to find massive number of citizens trying to get their hands on a ticket, which is released free-of-charge. In the past, it has been known that people would arrive hours before the ticket booths even open, such as the one in 1998, where some arrived as early as 36 hours before the actual release of tickets. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
This proved to be problematic for obvious reasons and as such, the government set up the e-balloting ticketing system in 2003, in order to tackle the problem of overcrowding and possible problems that might result. eballoting is another term for Internet voting or Electronic voting, in which internet and computer technologies are used to modernize one of the most dated and inefficient Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Such ticketing system enables citizens to stand a chance at winning the tickets by registering their e-mail addresses or mobile numbers at the NDP website or phonelines.
Nearly 50,000 Singaporeans among the first to watch this year's NDP after 3 years of setting up the e-balloting ticketing system in 2003. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
Venues and themes
The venue of the parade is usually at the historical grounds of the Padang, where the declaration of Singapore's independence was held. Since the first parade in 1966, all the way to 1975, the venue was located in this central area to bring the parade closer to the people. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1976, the parade was held for the first time at the newly completed National Stadium, where the much larger capacity allowed for more to view the parade live. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang.
Although offering about 60,000 seats in the National Stadium, the demand for tickets remained high. Hence there were several attempts to decentralise the venue to bring the celebration closer to more Singaporeans. From 1975 to 1983, celebrations were alternated between a decentralised event and one centered at the Padang or stadium. Year 1975 ( MCMLXXV) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) From 1984, the parade was held twice at the stadium before bring brought back to the padang. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) This three year cycle was repeated up to 1994. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar)
From 1995, it was decided that the Padang would be used as the venue every five years. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Padang, although historically important, posed a greater logistical challenge and also offered fewer seats for spectators. The event and rehearsals also required the closing of surrounding roads. There was a need to construct temporary spectator stands around the field. The site remained, however, the only feasible venue for the mobile column, as the heavy vehicles could not be driven onto the stadium track. The Padang was used as the main performance venue for the 2005 parade, with fringe activities decentralised to Marina South, Jurong East, Yishun and Tampines. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Marina South is a Peninsula adjacent to the Central Business District in Singapore, and also the name of an urban planning area in the Central Jurong East is a town in the west region of Singapore. The town covers an area of 3 Yishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the Tampines (or Tampines New Town) is the largest residential area in the City-state of Singapore and is located in the East Region of the main
Arrangements needed review by the early 2000s when plans were made to rebuild the National Stadium. Several alternate locations were mooted, including the utilisation of the Marina Padang, which is physically bigger and less likely to disrupt daily functions in the city.
On 16 October 2005, it was announced that that 2006 NDP would be held at the old stadium for the last time before moving to the Marina Bay Floating Stadium [1]. Marina Bay Floating Stadium, also known as Marina Bay Floating Platform (滨海湾浮动舞台 is the world's largest floating stage. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Marina Bay Floating Stadium, also known as Marina Bay Floating Platform (滨海湾浮动舞台 is the world's largest floating stage. The 130 metre by 100 metre platform would be used for the next five years until the new stadium is completed. Although offering a seating capacity of only 27,000, which is less than National Stadium, there is a vast area for 150,000 extra spectators along the Marina Bay waterfront. Marina Bay is a Bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core.
Since the 2000s, every year's parade would revolve around a theme which would guide the planning of the parade and show. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
| Year | Venue | Theme | Slogan/Tagline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 - 1974 | Padang | ||
| 1975 | Decentralised sites | ||
| 1976 | National Stadium | ||
| 1977 | Decentralised sites | ||
| 1978 | Padang | ||
| 1979 | Decentralised sites | ||
| 1980 | National Stadium | ||
| 1981 | Decentralised sites | ||
| 1982 | Padang | ||
| 1983 | Decentralised sites | ||
| 1984 | Padang | 25 Years of Nation Building, 1959 - 1984 | |
| 1985 | National Stadium | ||
| 1986 | National Stadium | Together. The Padang (政府大厦大草场 is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. The Padang (政府大厦大草场 is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. The Padang (政府大厦大草场 is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of The Padang (政府大厦大草场 is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. The Singapore National Stadium ( Chinese: 国家体育场 Malay: Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. . . Excellence for Singapore | |
| 1987 | Padang | ||
| 1988 | National Stadium | Excellence Together, Singapore Forever | |
| 1989 | National Stadium | ||
| 1990 | Padang | One People, One Nation, One Singapore | |
| 1991 | National Stadium | ||
| 1992 | National Stadium | My Singapore, My Home | |
| 1993 | Padang | Nation on Parade | |
| 1994 | National Stadium | ||
| 1995 | Padang | 30 Years of Nationhood | |
| 1996 | National Stadium | ||
| 1997, 1998 | National Stadium | Our Singapore, Our Future | |
| 1999 | National Stadium | Our People | Together We Make The Difference |
| 2000 | Padang | ||
| 2001 | National Stadium | Knowledge and Creativity | |
| 2002 | National Stadium | A Caring Nation | Together, A New Singapore |
| 2003 | National Stadium | A Cohesive Society | |
| 2004 | National Stadium | A Progressive Society | |
| 2005 | Padang | 40 Years of Nation Building | The Future is Ours to Make |
| 2006 | National Stadium | Our Global City, Our Home | |
| 2007 | Marina Bay | City of Possibilities | |
| 2008 | Marina Bay | Celebrating the Singapore Spirit |
Logos
Beginning from 1998, a unique logo design was selected to represent NDP on all fronts. Even though there had been logos for some previous years' parades, these were only for years of special commemoration, such as the Silver Jubilee in 1990. For all other years' National Day celebrations, slogans have been used. An example of this is "Our Singapore, Our Future" that was first used in the 1997 celebrations.
With the introduction of an NDP logo for 1998, every NDP logo henceforth would be designed to suit the themes, in particular the foundation theme, of the parade. In addition, a tagline, which was previously known as a slogan, would be added to the logo design. For example, the tagline for NDP 2005 is "The Future is Ours to Make". These taglines are usually taken from previous National Day Rallies for the purpose of rallying the nation together on 9 August to meet the challenges ahead. The tagline "Together We Make The Difference" was introduced in 1999 due to the launch of the Singapore 21 project, and was replaced by "Together, A New Singapore" in 2002 when then-Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong proposed the "Remaking Singapore" initiative in the National Day Rally 2001. Goh Chok Tong ( Hokkien: Gô· Chok-tòng born May 20 1941) was the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore from
In the logo of NDP 2007, Blue has taken over the traditional red to symbolise the water around the Marina Bay area. Marina Bay may refer to the following places In Gibraltar Marina Bay Gibraltar In Singapore
However, it is important to note that the themes and taglines are largely different; and it is the theme that the parade or Show segment will be based on. Taglines are only meant to give a punchier and catchy introduction to the vision Singapore wants to attain.
Parade sequence
Although the programme and sequence of the parade do change over the years, several components and the overall flow of the parade have remained intact for the past 4 decades. With the shifting of venues for some editions of the parade, the programme may see slight modifications in order to suit the venue, for instance the Mobile Column, which is only possible at the Padang site.
Stage and backdrop design
Pre-parade
The pre-parade segment today may include mass-displays, choir performances, school band displays, sky-diving displays, and other light-hearted performances to entertain the crowd prior to the parade proper, with the added positive effect of encouraging parade-attendees to be seated earlier. Parachuting, also known as skydiving is where a person jumps from enough height so that he can deploy a fabric Parachute and land safely Initially introduced on an ad-hoc basis as an informal filler, it has since became an integral part of the parade particularly when live television coverage was extended to this segment in recent years. As audience participation has become a part of the parade, the pre-parade segment also becomes an opportunity for the hosts to lead and rehearse with the audience actions they may have to do when the parade proper begins.
Parade and ceremonies
The parade has been a traditional staple of the National Day Parade. Participants of the parade include members of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, representatives of the different unions and Ministries as well as students in uniformed groups (such as the National Cadet Corps, the Singapore Red Cross, the Scouts). The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil The
Participants are spilt into two main sections: the Guard-of-Honour contingents and the Supporting Contingents. The four Guard-of-Honour contingents are made up of members from the three arms of the Singapore Armed Forces (the Army, represented by the Best Combat Unit; the Navy; and the Air Force) as well as the Singapore Police Force. All members of these contingents are dressed in their respective ceremonial uniforms, known as the No. 1 uniform. Behind the Guard-of-Honour contingents stand the Colours Party, where the state and regimental colours are held by a group of officers, known as ensigns.
The parade traditionally starts with the Parade Regimental Sergeant Major (Parade RSM) forming up the parade on either the Padang or the field of the National Stadium. The command of the parade is handed over to the Parade Commander once the parade has been formed up. Typically, both the Parade RSM and the Parade Commander come from the SAF, and usually hold a minimum rank of Master Warrant Officer, and Lieutenant Colonel respectively. Upon sizing up the parade, the Parade Commander will wait for the arrival of the members of Parliament, members of the Cabinent, and the Prime Minister, in that order. Upon the arrival of each group, the parade will present its salute and present arms.
Lastly once the President has arrived, the Parade Commander will call for a full salute, during which the National Anthem will be played accompanied by a fly-past of the State Flag. After that, the Parade Commander will request that the President inspects the parade. During this inspection, the President will be accompanied by the Chief of Defence Force, Chief of Staff and the Parade Commander. A presidential 21-gun salute is also given to the President during this time. It is customary that the President speaks to some members of the Guard-of-honor contingents as he passes by. After the inspection ends, the President will return to the podium before the Guard-of-honor contingents presents a Feu-de-Joie. A feu de joie ( French: "fire of joy" is a Gun salute, described as a "running fire of guns" on occasions of public rejoicing of nation and/or At the end of it, the Parade Commander will ask the President for permission for a Parade Marchpast.
Marchpast
Mobile column
The Mobile Column is the parade of vehicles and other hardware from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force. The Singapore Police Force ( Abbreviation: SPF; Chinese: 新加坡警察部队; Malay: Pasukan Polis Singapura Tamil The first Mobile Column was organised in 1969 which displayed the then newly acquired armour vehicles of the SAF. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1990, after an absence of 20 years, the Mobile Column made a comeback as Singapore celebrated its 25th year of independence. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Since then, it has been on show during the more important anniversaries of the nation's birthday, such as the 1995, 2000, and 2005 editions held at the Padang. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Flypast
Show segment
Highlights
The spectacular show segment follows the traditional parade and ceremony, and lasts normally for 45 minutes. FlyPast is Britain's top-selling Aviation Magazine, published monthly and edited by Ken Ellis Following the theme of the parade that year, the Show will feature three main Acts that culminates in a Grand Finale, that will usually feature the theme song of that year's parade, followed by the much anticipated fireworks display. The entire parade will end in a chorus of voices singing familiar National Day Songs, mass pledge taking and the singing of the National Anthem.
It has its origins in early NDPs as various mass display items put up by community groups or schools to add colour to the otherwise military parade. These items revolved around the themes of racial harmony, ruggedness among youths etc, which are represented by ethnic dances and mass gymnastics displays. This section evolved over the years to become more theatrical, from the massive flashcard displays that complemented the parade in the 1980s to multimedia projections in recent Shows.
Float displays also featured prominently in the Show segments of the 1970s and 1980s where floats were designed to promote government campaigns or highlight the works of various public and private companies. This returned in NDP 2005 as a visual representation of Singapore's past 40 years of nation building.
Parades today, held from dusk to night, end in the climax of fireworks displays which have become a signature item of National Days. A firework is classified as a low explosive pyrotechnic device used primarily for aesthetic and entertainment purposes However, in the early parades that were held in the day, mass lion dance displays are actually the finale in the parade. Lion dance troupes from various community centres and clan associations would gather on the field to the resonating sound of drumbeats to put on a fiery display that end the parade on an auspicious note.
Participating organisations
Though every Show would see the participation of an assortment of public and private companies, there are three main anchors taking on each Act. They are the Peoples' Association (which involvement started in 1984), Singapore SOKA Association (which involvement began in 1986) and the Ministry of Education, which would be represented by an individual institution or a cluster of schools.
Multimedia Show
Various high-tech multimedia equipment are used during the actual show segment, and they include:
In 2003, PIGI projection technology was used, the same technology used for the 2000 Summer Olympics Opening/Closing Ceremony. Multimedia is media and content that utilizes a combination of different content forms. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "I am proud and happy to proclaim that you have presented to the world the best Olympic Games ever
In 2004, the "Biggest LED Screen" in Singapore, measuring 31m x 7m, consisting of 23 separate panels in width and 7 panels in height was used. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " This setup is also one of the largest outdoor screens in the world. In this year, for the first time, public could send national day greetings via SMS/MMS that will be shown on this LED screen. Short Message Service ( SMS) is a Communications protocol allowing the interchange of short text messages between mobile telephone devices. Multimedia Messaging Service, MMS for short is a Cellular telephone standard for sending messages that include multimedia objects (images audio video rich
In 2005, "Panoramic Screen and Still Image Projectors" were used. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In its most general sense a panorama is any wide view of a physical space The Panoramic Screen is made up of 26 individual screens each measuring 10m by 6m. In its most general sense a panorama is any wide view of a physical space Still Image Projectors were used to project the colourful images onto the screen. Also 2 large LED screen, each measuring 8m by 6m, will be used to screen numerous videos and ‘live’ feeds . "Live TV" redirects here For the British TV station formerly known by this name see L!VE TV.
In 2006, same as 2003 is using PIGI projection technology, at the centre of the stadium, a giant Light Emitting Diode (LED) screen is able to split into six smaller screens to provide a powerful visual impact. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.
In 2007, "water curtain" - 30 metres high and 90 metres wide, with visual effects provided by six image projectors. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Post-parade
Post parade parties began in 1997 in a big way when it was televised on TV and featured top celebrity acts. The purposes of the post parade segment are to congratulate and acknowledge the hard work put in by the participants of the parade as well as to provide entertainment to the audience awaiting to leave the Stadium or Padang.
The post parade will normally last for one hour and will end with the Chief of Defence Force, the Chairman of that year's NDP EXCO and the organisers cutting a cake to celebrate with the participants yet another successful National Day Parade. The party is now normally anchored by the SAF Music and Drama Company.
Songs
National Day songs
Under the Sing Singapore Festival, which inaugurated in 1984, numerous community songs have been composed. Nonetheless, only few National Day songs which struck a chord among Singaporeans continue to be sung annually in the parade. They are collectively known as the Sing Singapore Medley which comes after the fireworks display during the Grand Finale.
Other National Day songs continue to be featured during the parade, either in the Pre-Parade segment, Parade and Ceremony segment or used as tunes to accompany mass displays. In particular, for the Parade and Ceremony segment, in between the arrivals of Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers, the Prime Minister and the President, four songs each of one official language (Tamil, Malay, Mandarin and English) will be performed.
Theme songs
NDP Theme songs were first introduced in the mid-1980s, starting with "Count On Me Singapore", performed by Clement Chow at the 1986 Parade. Other songs include "We are Singapore" (1987) and "One People, One Nation, One Singapore" (1990).
Theme songs were not prominent in the parades of the 1990s until in 1998, with the widely well-received piece "Home" composed by Dick Lee and sung by local celebrity Kit Chan. Due to its popularity, the song was used once again in 2004 when various renditions, including a rock piece by JJ Lin, were made. This is partly to use the platform of the televised national event to increase awareness to new National Day pieces composed for the Sing Singapore Festival held then.
In 2003, however, a significant split took place when the National Day theme song of that year was not the Sing Singapore theme song. Stefanie Sun's "One United People" was used as the NDP theme song to better suit the theme of "A Cohesive Society" while Sean Wang's "A Place in My Heart" was chosen to lead the Sing Singapore 2003 Festival.
Before 2007, the theme songs come in two languages, the lingua franca in Singapore - English as well as Mandarin. To promote the songs, music videos that showcase local landmarks and lifestyle are made and shown on national television a month before National Day; the songs will also be played on local airwaves. Legal mp3 downloads are also available on the NDP website.
The selection of theme song singers often reflects the acknowledgement of a nation to her homegrown talents. Local songbirds that made it big in regional music scenes, such as Kaira Gong, Kit Chan, Stefanie Sun and Tanya Chua were invited back home to perform various National Day theme songs. The winner of Singapore Idol 2004, Taufik Batisah, was the obvious choice to lead the nation in singing the NDP 2005's theme song "Reach Out For The Skies", alongside singer-actress Rui En.
For NDP 2007, there will be two theme songs instead of the usual one. Also, for the first time there will be no Chinese versions of the English songs.
The list of NDP theme songs are as follows:
- 1985: Stand Up For Singapore
- 1986: Count On Me Singapore - Clement Chow
- 1987 & 1988: We Are Singapore
- 1990: One People, One Nation, One Singapore
- 1998: Home <家> - Kit Chan (陈洁仪)
- 1999: Together <心连心> - Evelyn Tan & Dreamz FM (陈毓云&梦飞船)
- 2000: Shine on Me - Jai, <星月> - Mavis Hee (许美静)
- 2001: Where I Belong <属于> - Tanya Chua (蔡健雅)
- 2002: We Will Get There <一起走到> - Stefanie Sun (孙燕姿)
- 2003: One United People <全心全意> - Stefanie Sun (孙燕姿)
- 2004: Home <家> - Kit Chan (陈洁仪) and JJ Lin (林俊杰) (The MTV versions were choral renditions performed by Young Voices, which comprises the Choirs from the Tanjong Katong Girls' School and Tampines Primary School. Kit Chan ( born September 15, 1972) is a Singaporean Singer. She was a member of the pioneer generation of Singaporean singers to successfully Mavis Hee ( born September 27, 1974) is a Singaporean singer She was the second runner-up and also Miss Photogenic and Miss Amity for Singapore's Tanya Chua ( is a popular Singaporean singer Born on 28 January 1975 in Singapore she is currently a pop star renowned in much of Asia including Stefanie Sun ( born July 23, 1978) and also known in Teochew as Sng Yì-che or Sng Ee Tze (her birth name is a Singaporean Singer-songwriter Stefanie Sun ( born July 23, 1978) and also known in Teochew as Sng Yì-che or Sng Ee Tze (her birth name is a Singaporean Singer-songwriter Kit Chan ( born September 15, 1972) is a Singaporean Singer. She was a member of the pioneer generation of Singaporean singers to successfully JJ Lin (born on March 27 1981 is a Singaporean Chinese Pop - Singer. )
- 2005: Reach Out For The Skies - Taufik Batisah and Rui En, <勇敢向前飞> - Rui En (芮恩)
- 2006: My Island Home <幸福的图形>- Kaira Gong (龚诗嘉)
- 2007: There's No Place I'd Rather Be - Kit Chan (陈洁仪) and Will You - Janani Sridhar, Asha Edmund, Emma Yong, Lily Ann Rahmat, Jai Wahab, Shabir Mohammed, Sebastian Tan, Gani Karim
NDP funpack
Funpacks are bags containing goodies which are distributed every year. Muhammad Taufik Bin Batisah, (born December 10, 1981) is the winner of the first season of Singapore Idol. Rui En ( Stage name for Lu Rui En, 卢瑞恩 born January 29, 1981) is a Singapore singer-actress who is mainly based in Singapore Kaira Gong ( born July 25, 1981 in Singapore) is a Singaporean singer whose family is of Shanghai, China descent Kit Chan ( born September 15, 1972) is a Singaporean Singer. She was a member of the pioneer generation of Singaporean singers to successfully These goodies include food, drinks and discount vouchers from various participating companies and sponsors; items intended for the use during the parade, such as a theme-designed torchlight, and last but not least, the Singapore flag. Food is any substance usually composed primarily of Carbohydrates Fats water and/or Proteins that can be eaten or drunk by an A drink, or beverage, is a Liquid specifically prepared for Human consumption The national flag of Singapore was first adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. Funpacks bags are designed by students from local polytechnics, and they are most of the years packed by selected members of the armed forces. Institute of technology, and polytechnic, are designations employed in a wide range of learning institutions awarding different types of degrees and operating often at variable
Organisation and sponsorship
The National Day Parades are organised by the Singapore Armed Forces, with the involvement of a multitude of public and private organisations. Each year's parade will see the formation of an NDP EXCO which oversees various aspects of the parade, from the Parade & Ceremony to the Show, from SICUS (Seating, Invitation, Car parking, Ushering and Security) to Website & Publicity. The EXCO is formed by military personnel and is usually headed by the Commander of the organising division. Civilians also sit on the EXCO as representatives of the various public agencies involved.
Similarly, sponsorship comes from various public and private organisations to fund this multi million dollar production. This includes local organisations such as the Singapore Pools, Singapore Telecom, as well as multi national companies such as Volkswagen and Nokia. In recent years, sponsorship is divided into three categories depending on the amount of money pledged - Principal, Major and Co-sponsors/partners.
Facts
- The 1968 parade was held during the monsoon season. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Some participants and spectators in this parade discussed this issue after the National Day Rally Speech in 2005. Spectators (1999 is the fourth full album of the German Synthpop duo Wolfsheim. The National Day Rally ( Chinese: 国庆群众大会 Malay: Rapat Umum Hari Kebangsaan) is an annual address that the Prime Minister of Singapore Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Princess Alexandra was the special guest of the 1969 parade, which not only celebrated Singapore's 4th birthday, but also celebrated the 150th anniversary of the founding of Singapore. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- Songs for Singapore were first commissioned in 1984, beginning with "Stand Up for Singapore". Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar)
- A major change in concept to the NDP was made in 1986. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Celebrating Singapore's 21 years of independence, the parade was held in the evening for the first time at the National Stadium. That year also saw the debut of flashlights for audience participation, and grand finale fireworks, following the theme song for that year, "Count On Me Singapore". A large national flag was formed by 7,000 students at the National Stadium, dressed in red and white. Since then, all parades were held from dusk to night, in exception to the parades in 1989 and 1990. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)
- The flashcard display made its debut in the 1988 parade. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) It also made its appearances in 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994 and 1996. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
- The Presidential Gun Salute was fired inside the National Stadium in 1994 & 1997. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar
- The music video of the theme song for the 1999 parade, "Together", was shot by Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, who captured Singapore's multi-racial harmony. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) ( 徐) Tsui Hark, born Tsui Man-Kong (徐文光 on February 15, 1950, is a New Wave Film director in Hong Kong
- A centerstage was used for the first time in the 2003 parade. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was again used in 2005. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- The 2004 parade saw a record number of youth participants. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
- Flashlights were designed like mobile phones for the first time in the 2004 parade. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
- The funpacks in 2005 and 2006 were designed by students from Temasek Polytechnic. Temasek Polytechnic ( Abbreviation: TP; Chinese: 淡马锡理工学院 Malay: Politeknik Temasek) is the third polytechnic to
- The National Stadium hosted the NDP for the very last time in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. To pay its tribute, the giant cauldron was lit up in the stadium. A cauldron or caldron (from Latin Caldarium, hot bath is a large Metal pot ( Kettle) for cooking and/or boiling
- Four guns were used for the Presidential Gun Salute in 2006, instead of the traditional six, due to space constraints as a part of the stadium site had been converted to a car park. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- Apache attack helicopters made a debut in the 2006 parade. WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft. Please see WikipediaWikiProject Aircraft/page content for recommended layout Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- The Guard-of-Honour Contigents used SAR 21 for the first time in the 2006 parade. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
- The 2007 parade was held for the first time at Marina Bay. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Marina Bay may refer to the following places In Gibraltar Marina Bay Gibraltar In Singapore
- The 2007 parade saw the largest orchestra ever put together. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Made up of 240 musicians from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra,Malay and Indian Ensembles and the SAF Central Band. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO formed in 1979, is a professional Orchestra with 96 musicians The Singapore Chinese Orchestra ( SCO) is Singapore ’s only professional Chinese orchestra. The Singapore Armed Forces Bands (commonly known as the SAF Bands) is the musical arm of the Singapore Armed Forces.
- The song "There's No Place I'd Rather Be" was originally sung by Project SuperStar finalist, Kelly Poon. The MTV have some cameo appearances by two MPs, Dr Faishal Ibrahim and Michael Palmer.
See also
- National Day Parade, 2005
- National Day Parade, 2006
- National Day Parade, 2007
- National Day Parade, 2008
- National Day Rally
- Singapore Fireworks Festival
- List of Singaporean patriotic songs
External links
The National Day Parade 2005 ( NDP) was a national Ceremony in Singapore on August 9, 2005 to commemorate Singapore's 40 years The National Day Parade 2006 (NDP was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2006 at the National Stadium to commemorate Singapore's 41st year The National Day Parade 2007 (NDP07 was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2007 at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium to commemorate The National Day Parade 2008 (NDP 2008 was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2008 at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium to commemorate Singapore The National Day Rally ( Chinese: 国庆群众大会 Malay: Rapat Umum Hari Kebangsaan) is an annual address that the Prime Minister of Singapore The Singapore Fireworks Celebrations is an annual event held in Singapore as part of its National Day celebrations This article contains a list of Singaporean patriotic songs. A Patriotic song may be defined as one which inspires feelings of pride in one's countryDapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic