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National Day
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Fireworks Lighting Up our Nation
2010
Members of the One Voice Show Choir, comprising 1,000 students from eight secondary schools, waved small lighted flags as the first fireworks of the evening erupted spectacularly around the Padang during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010.
Fireworks Lighting Up our Nation
Year 2010
Members of the One Voice Show Choir, comprising 1,000 students from eight secondary schools, waved small lighted flags as the first fireworks of the evening erupted spectacularly around the Padang during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010.
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National Day a Year After Self-Governance
1960
National Day a Year After Self-Governance
Year 1960
Scene at the mammoth rally in front of City Hall. People were not familiar with the concept of a National Day Parade. Hence, there were not as many spectators as there are today.
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A Parade Filled with 600 Balloons
1985
A Parade Filled with 600 Balloons
Year 1985
The field of the National Stadium was transformed into a mass of brilliant colours as school students pranced about and 600 colourful balloons floated up into the late evening sky of National Day Parade 1985.
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Physically Queueing Up for NDP Tickets
1986
Physically Queueing Up for NDP Tickets
Year 1986
People physically queued up as early as 7 am for National Day Parade tickets at the National Stadium. Within 50 minutes of their release, all 8,000 tickets set aside for the crowd were taken. In 1990, the tickets were given out in record time, in just half an hour. This was because only about 11,000 tickets were available as the event was held at the Padang
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Daring Motorcycle Stunt
1987
Daring Motorcycle Stunt
Year 1987
Ever seen 10 men on a bike? (even though only 8 are visible) This motorcycle is merely 1 of 70 trick motorcycles. Men from the Singapore Armed Forces Provost Unit and the Singapore Police Forces presented Vitality - a four-minute show of precision and derring-do on two wheels.
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March On in the Rain
1981
March On in the Rain
Year 1981
Marching in the rain, the Secondary School military band stood their ground during the National Day rehearsal at Queenstown Sports Stadium.
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A UFO Spacecraft for the National Day Display
1982
A UFO Spacecraft for the National Day Display
Year 1982
First National Day floats competition at the National Stadium. A UFO spacecraft float by Chartered Machine Tools, took sixth position. On the float was a robot, costing $200,000.
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Merlion Formed by Thousands of Flashcards
1988
Merlion Formed by Thousands of Flashcards
Year 1988
The image of Merlion was popular in the 80s. The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, and was designed in 1964 for the Singapore Tourism Board.
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Uniformed Personnel Performed a Rifle Salute
1993
Uniformed Personnel Performed a Rifle Salute
Year 1993
These contingents stood ramrod-straight for a rifle salute at the National Day Parade at Padang.
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The Gigantic Choir Formed by 680 Students
1995
The Gigantic Choir Formed by 680 Students
Year 1995
The 680 Students from 14 secondary schools form a gigantic choir singing with ringing voices during the National Day Parade.
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Watching the Marching Contingents
1985
Watching the Marching Contingents
Year 1985
Hundreds of people with snacks and cameras lined the two routes taken by the marching contingents of the August 9 celebrations
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The First Version of Total Defence
1985
The First Version of Total Defence
Year 1985
The prize-winning Total Defence logo was created by freelance graphic designer, See Hak Gek, and displayed in the field during the National Day Parade at the National Stadium. The first version of Total Defence covered 5 areas.
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Teamy Bees and Quality Control Circles
1985
Teamy Bees and Quality Control Circles
Year 1985
The Teamy Bees, up and eager to get everybody buzzing all over the place looking for ways to do things better all the time. The Quality Control Circles contingent put the productivity message into the National Day Parade.
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Laying the Tracks for the National Day Carnival
1986
Laying the Tracks for the National Day Carnival
Year 1986
Soldiers from the SAF laying the tracks for the National Day carnival at East Coast Park. Besides children, youth, cultural, family and marine fairs, there were 120 food stalls selling various dishes.
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Landing Ship Tank Beached Near the Bedok Jetty
1986
Landing Ship Tank Beached Near the Bedok Jetty
Year 1986
National Day Carnival at East Coast Parkway. The exhibition of naval weapons and equipment was held on a landing ship tank beached near the Bedok jetty.
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Parade Livestream Outside the National Stadium
1986
Parade Livestream Outside the National Stadium
Year 1986
The large TV screen, put up by the parade organisers, was for those who didn't have the tickets to enter the National Stadium.
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Seniors Join In the NDP Fun
1986
Seniors Join In the NDP Fun
Year 1986
Senior citizens joined in the fun at the 21st National Day Parade in the National Stadium, celebrating Singapore's 21st year of independence.
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Crowd Watching NDP Livestream
1986
Crowd Watching NDP Livestream
Year 1986
This little boy was among thousands of spectators watching the 21st National Day Parade held at the National Stadium. About 4,000 spectators who didn't have the tickets to enter the stadium, had to watch the parade from a large TV screen outside the stadium.
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The First National Day Parade on Water
1986
The First National Day Parade on Water
Year 1986
The biggest flotilla of 100 sailboards cruised along the East Coast in the first National Day parade on water. Thousands of participants and spectators flocked the lagoon in bright spirits with cameras and umbrellas in hand.
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Dancers Celebrating
1989
Dancers Celebrating
Year 1989
Countdown to National Day concert at Marina Square. A trio of enthusiastic dancers put on their impromptu show at the Marina Mall. More than 150,000 revellers at Marina Square celebrated the country's 24th birthday with unabashed gusto.
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Bagpipe Band's Performance for NDP
1970
Bagpipe Band's Performance for NDP
Year 1970
Here are the Singapore Girl Pipers performing at the Siglap children's playground. Musical performances were once a highlight of NDP. However, they were eventually replaced by National Day theme songs, which gained popularity due to Dick Lee's 'Home'.
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Courtesy Campaign with National Day
1979
Courtesy Campaign with National Day
Year 1979
The "smiling face" of a courtesy campaign took pride of place among decorations on Anderson Bridge to mark the Republic's 14th National Day
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Singapore Girls with the National Flower
1981
Singapore Girls with the National Flower
Year 1981
This is the first time the newly adopted National Flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim appeared in the parade. It was carried by one of the parade groups--the sarong kebaya-clad Singapore Airlines Group staff.
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Sea Dragon Light Up Waterfront
1982
Sea Dragon Light Up Waterfront
Year 1982
The 150-metre-long dragon, mounted on six barges with 40,000 yellow-and-white bulbs linked to an electrical computer to give a lively golden visual display. The dragon sailed from Marina Wharf to Benjamin Sheares Bridge.
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Mandarin Hotel's Float Depicting Courtesy Campaign
1982
Mandarin Hotel's Float Depicting Courtesy Campaign
Year 1982
Finals of the first National Day float competition at the National Stadium. Mandarin Hotel's float depicted a Singa, the courtesy mascot, came in third.
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Float Displayed by The People Association
1982
Float Displayed by The People Association
Year 1982
Finals of the first National Day float competition. The People Association's float came in eighth placing. A total of 26 floats took part in the competition and the top 10 winning floats took part in the National Day display at the Padang.
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Save Water Campaign Float
1982
Save Water Campaign Float
Year 1982
Finals of the first National Day float competition at the National Stadium. The Public Utilities Board float depicting a rainbow and a giant drop of water took tenth place.
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Up Up in the Sky
1985
Up Up in the Sky
Year 1985
The adults and children watching the National Day Parade 1985 at Guillemard Road were very thrilled by the Republic of Singapore Air Force flypast.
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Teachers Practising for the Parade
1971
Teachers Practising for the Parade
Year 1971
The teachers were determined to put their best foot forward for the biggest parade of the year on National Day. More than 300 teachers from the various language streams gathered at the Police Academy for their first lessons in military footwork.
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National Day Sepak Takraw Tournament
1974
National Day Sepak Takraw Tournament
Year 1974
National Day Sepak Takraw Tournament organised by MacPherson Constituency. Sepak takraw is a team sport. It is played with a ball made of rattan or synthetic plastic between two teams of two to four players on a court resembling a badminton court.
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Twirling Ribbons Along City Hall
1961
Twirling Ribbons Along City Hall
Year 1961
Performers twirling ribbons along City Hall, drawing a crowd of spectators. Before 1965, National Day was celebrated on 3 June to commemorate the day in 1959 when Singapore attained self-government.
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People at the National Day Celebrations
1961
People at the National Day Celebrations
Year 1961
Before 1965, National Day was celebrated on 3 June to commemorate the day in 1959 when Singapore attained self-governance from British rule. However, the colonial administration still retained control of external relations and internal key policies. In 1963, Singapore joined Malaysia, fully relieving it of colonial rule and becoming an autonomous state within the Malaysian federation. Singapore became fully independent when it was expelled from Malaysia on 9 August 1965, which is the National Da
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Sea Carnival to Celebrate National Day
1971
Sea Carnival to Celebrate National Day
Year 1971
Motor launch SC 7007 reached the finishing point beating eight others on 15 August 1971. The sea carnival was organised by the Port of Singapore Recreation Club to celebrate National Day.
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4th National Day and Nation's 150th Anniversary
1969
4th National Day and Nation's 150th Anniversary
Year 1969
Both the High Court (left) and City Hall (right) were lighted up for the nation's 150th anniversary and fourth National Day celebrations.
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Music and Canoeing Carnival for National Day
1972
Music and Canoeing Carnival for National Day
Year 1972
Seven canoeing organisations took part in the Music and Canoeing Carnival at the Macritchie Reservoir organised by the Public Utilities Board to celebrate National Day. Currently, the reservoir is a training place for canoeing.
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National Day Mass Display at Jalan Besar Stadium
1967
National Day Mass Display at Jalan Besar Stadium
Year 1967
National Day mass display at the Jalan Besar Stadium. The lighted `Indian Clubs Display` by the police force. Jalan Besar Stadium used to be one of the centres of decentralised National Day celebrations.
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City Hall's NDP Illumination
1973
City Hall's NDP Illumination
Year 1973
The usually sombre Singapore Waterfront has turned sparkling gay for the National Day celebrations. Did you know that the early NDPs kicked off as early as nine in the morning? It was only in 1973 that they were held in the evening.
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SAF Annual March to Mark National Day
1973
SAF Annual March to Mark National Day
Year 1973
The SAF Annual Route March by the 3rd Infantry Brigade to mark National Day. The troopers were marching through Tiong Bahru on their way back to camp.
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Phalanx Weaving Its Way into Toa Payoh
1974
Phalanx Weaving Its Way into Toa Payoh
Year 1974
Soldiers from the Third Infantry Brigade, and support arms of Artillery, Engineers and Signals marched into Toa Payoh on 11 August. The 12-kilometre route started from the National Stadium and ended at Toa Payoh Sports Complex.
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Celebrating National Day in Southern Islands
1975
Celebrating National Day in Southern Islands
Year 1975
Kolek sailing (small sailing boat) and sampan races were held at Pulau Seking, Singapore on 10 August 1975 as part of the National Day celebrations.
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Bands Bring Out the Crowds at Zion Road
1975
Bands Bring Out the Crowds at Zion Road
Year 1975
Stirring music by the River Valley Government Chinese Middle School and Nan Chiau Girls' High School bands brought out the crowds at Zion Road. The students were performing as part of the National Day Parade on the morning of 9 August 1975.
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First-Ever Live NDP Webcast
2001
First-Ever Live NDP Webcast
Year 2001
For the first time, viewers from Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, New Zealand, United States, Canada and the European Union could view that year's broadband webcast of the National Day Parade (NDP) 2001 "live".
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SCDF Dart Team Demonstration
2002
SCDF Dart Team Demonstration
Year 2002
Officers from the SCDF Dart team demonstrated the skill of "rescuing victims" during the National Day Parade at The National Stadium. DART stands for " Disaster Assistance and Rescue".
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Commandos in Action
2002
Commandos in Action
Year 2002
Commandos in camouflage gear slip easily down the line of ropes hanging from the grandstand roof at the National Stadium, in a demonstration of their training and skill.
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Commando from the Sky
2002
Commando from the Sky
Year 2002
The audience was in for a surprise when a Commando slid down ropes to land in their midst.
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Red Lions with Smoke Trail
2002
Red Lions with Smoke Trail
Year 2002
Rig up parachutes. Activate smoke canisters attached to feet. Jump out of plane. Freefall. Activate parachutes. Aim towards National Stadium, trailing smoke. Land. The 10 Red Lions made it look easy, but it really isn't.
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Together, A New Singapore
2002
Together, A New Singapore
Year 2002
Celebration at the National Stadium came to a climax when fireworks light up the sky. The tagline for NDP 2002 is "Together, A New Singapore". The Theme was "A Caring Nation".
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Colourful Fireworks Light Up the Sky
2002
Colourful Fireworks Light Up the Sky
Year 2002
Fireworks displays have always been the centre of attraction at every NDP. Firing fireworks has been a tradition since the 1966 National Day celebrations.
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The Heart of a Nation
2002
The Heart of a Nation
Year 2002
Participants formed a heart shape in the middle of the field accompanied by small fireworks. The theme for NDP 2002 was "A Caring Nation".
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Crowds at Singapore's 40th Birthday
2005
Crowds at Singapore's 40th Birthday
Year 2005
The National Day Parade, 2005 commemorated Singapore's 40 years of independence. In addition to the military-style parade, other celebrative events, such as the Mobile Column, fireworks and community carnivals were also organised during the period.
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Pole Dancing at NDP
2009
Pole Dancing at NDP
Year 2009
Gone are the days when pole dancing was associated with sleazy clubs. It has become a mainstream fitness sport – not only it is a liberating form of expression, but it is also an incredible workout for the core and upper body.
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Fireworks at Marina Bay
2009
Fireworks at Marina Bay
Year 2009
NDP 2009, was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2009 at The Float at Marina Bay to commemorate Singapore's 44th year of independence. For the third time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.
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Apache Helicopters Above the Singapore Flyer
2009
Apache Helicopters Above the Singapore Flyer
Year 2009
An SAF Apache attack helicopter flying past the Singapore Flyer during the Total Defence Display segment of the National Day Parade 2009. The theme for NDP 09, “Come Together – Reaching Out, Reaching Up” drew inspiration from the Singapore National Pledge.
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Musical Performance at NDP
2009
Musical Performance at NDP
Year 2009
The massive grid that featured drummers and dancers within each square was one of the main stage features of that year's parade.
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Colours Party Marching Along the Anderson Bridge
2009
Colours Party Marching Along the Anderson Bridge
Year 2009
A new city march-pass segment was introduced. The marching contingents moved out from The Float at Marina Bay to the city, where they marched along a 3.2-km stretch of road. The parade was a celebration of Singapore's 44th birthday.
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Flypast by Marina Bay Sands
2009
Flypast by Marina Bay Sands
Year 2009
Three Apaches, accompanied by one Chinhok, hoist a 20m-by 30m Singapore flag as they fly past the Marina Sands Bay integrated resort, which was still under construction at that point.
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The Asian Drum Players
2008
The Asian Drum Players
Year 2008
A Singapore Cheer was introduced in the 2008 National Day Parade to cheer on athletes and Singaporeans at sporting events and other competitions.
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The Pageantry and Fireworks Displays of the Parade
2008
The Pageantry and Fireworks Displays of the Parade
Year 2008
The NDP 2008 theme "Celebrating the Singapore Spirit", was inspired by the previous year's Prime Minister's National Day Rally speeches. A Singapore Cheer was introduced for the purpose of cheering on athletes and Singaporeans at sporting and other competitions.
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Gun Salute at Singapore River
2009
Gun Salute at Singapore River
Year 2009
For the first time, the Presidential Gun Salute was held on water on the Singapore River, passing by the iconic Merlion statue. The floating platform carrying the 1.5-tonne artillery weapons. It was sailed into position and stopped about 200 metres away from the gallery.
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First Candle Lighting Ceremony
2009
First Candle Lighting Ceremony
Year 2009
The theme for NDP 09, “Come Together – Reaching Out, Reaching Up” draws inspiration from the Singapore National Pledge. The first ever nationwide synchronised recitation of the National Pledge at the Padang at 20:22hrs.
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Illuminated Decorations by Merlion Park
2008
Illuminated Decorations by Merlion Park
Year 2008
Illuminated giant balloons kicked off the performance of the 2008 National Day Parade. Five domains of the Singapore Spirit emphasised and portrayed during the parade were: Unity, Determination, Confidence, Dynamism, and Compassion.
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Statues of Inspiration
2008
Statues of Inspiration
Year 2008
'Statues of Inspiration' floats make their way to the stage for their performance during the National Day Parade at Marina Bay. Since 1966. The NDP has evolved into a visual extravaganza featuring laser displays, fireworks and floats, as well as flashcard displays.
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City March-Past
2009
City March-Past
Year 2009
Military contingents during the city march-past for the 44th National Day Parade on 9 August 2009.
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NDP Fireworks at Gardens by the Bay
2012
NDP Fireworks at Gardens by the Bay
Year 2012
Around 40,000 people gathered at the Gardens by the Bay to watch the fireworks illuminate the night sky behind Marina Bay Sands as Singapore celebrated her 47th National Day on 9 August 2012.
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Unveiling the Seahawks Helicopter
2011
Unveiling the Seahawks Helicopter
Year 2011
The Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) Sikorsky S-70B helicopters, or Seahawks was unveiled for the first time during the 2011 National Day Parade (NDP). Audience witnessed as the sonar system, which is used to detect enemy submarines, was lowered into Marina Bay.
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Vibrant NDP Light Show
2011
Vibrant NDP Light Show
Year 2011
For the first time, the 2011 National Day Parade lit up the Marina Bay skyline through laser and lighting effects. It showcased the vibrancy of the nation as well as the spirit of innovation that has brought progress to Singapore.
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F-16 Fighter Aircraft Aerial Stunts
2010
F-16 Fighter Aircraft Aerial Stunts
Year 2010
Five F-16 fighter aircraft impressed spectators with their aerial stunts during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010. Singapore had her first state flag flypast in 1970 and the F-16 entered service in Singapore in the late 1980s.
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Awe-Inspiring NDP 2012 Performance
2012
Awe-Inspiring NDP 2012 Performance
Year 2012
Admist the spectacle displays at the NDP 2012 included women performers perched on top of 6m-tall flower-themed dresses gliding onto the show ground on hidden wheels. They had to use ladders to get into their giant costumes. The NDP was held at The Float@Marina Bay.
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Red Lions Commandos Swooping Down
2010
Red Lions Commandos Swooping Down
Year 2010
One of the eight Red Lions commandos swooping down from the skies past the dome of the old Supreme Court building near the Padang during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010. The Commandos have performed parachute jumps at NDP since the 70s.
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Holding On to a Star - Aerial Acrobatics at NDP
2010
Holding On to a Star - Aerial Acrobatics at NDP
Year 2010
Presenting An acrobat from Picasso International Productions, soaring above the crowd, executing a series of aerial acrobatics in sync with the fireworks and light display while holding on to one of the giant stars during a segment in the National Day Parade Preview on 31 July 2010.
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Robo Warriors Standing in Line
2010
Robo Warriors Standing in Line
Year 2010
Robo warriors standing in a line in front of a wide array of mobile structures of Singapore icons glowing in different colours during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010.
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Dazzling the Audience with Pyrotechnics at NDP
2012
Dazzling the Audience with Pyrotechnics at NDP
Year 2012
NDP Show 2012 was called “Reflections” and was divided into four parts: Our Identity, Our Spirit, Our Love and Our Home. The Singapore Soka Association dazzled the audience with pyrotechnics at the end of their segment during the Show.
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The SAF's Leopard 2A4 Tanks in the Parade
2010
The SAF's Leopard 2A4 Tanks in the Parade
Year 2010
The Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks made their National Day Parade (NDP) debut in the mobile column parade convoy on 9 August 2010. The Mobile Column was made up of vehicles and other hardware from the SAF, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force.
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Secondary School Students Performing at NDP
2012
Secondary School Students Performing at NDP
Year 2012
Secondary school students performing with a giant cloth, weaving in and out and dancing on it during a segment at the National Day Parade (NDP) held at The Float@Marina Bay on 9 August 2012.
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Fired Up for Singapore
2012
Fired Up for Singapore
Year 2012
Torches ablaze, members of the Singapore Soka Association contingent lit up the night with their performance during the National Day Parade (NDP) at The Float@Marina Bay. Their performance, ended with the members in a formation shaped like a lion’s head.
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Light Show Featuring City Hall
2010
Light Show Featuring City Hall
Year 2010
City Hall turned into the backdrop for a spectacular light show during the National Day Parade 2010, which was held at the Padang. National Day Parade 2010, the nation’s 45th birthday bash returned to the historic Padang after five years.
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Fireworks Lighting Up our Nation
2010
Fireworks Lighting Up our Nation
Year 2010
Members of the One Voice Show Choir, comprising 1,000 students from eight secondary schools, waved small lighted flags as the first fireworks of the evening erupted spectacularly around the Padang during the National Day Parade (NDP) 2010.
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View of the NDP Fireworks
2011
View of the NDP Fireworks
Year 2011
Eager spectators at the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool getting a bird’s-eye view of the National Day Parade (NDP) fireworks display on 9 August 2011. Fireworks were launched from more than six locations, including the UOB and OUB buildings.
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Flying Over a Sea of Red and White
2011
Flying Over a Sea of Red and White
Year 2011
A Chinook helicopter takes part in the National Day Parade (NDP) on 9 August 2011. The aircraft carried six naval divers, decked in full combat gear, who leapt out of its rear door during the Dynamic Defence Display segment.
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NDP Fireworks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
2011
NDP Fireworks at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Year 2011
That year, National Day fireworks were launched from four building tops in the Central Business District up to 80m above those buildings.
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Dynamic Defence Display Near the Merlion
2011
Dynamic Defence Display Near the Merlion
Year 2011
In the Dynamic Defence Display segment, the land, air and sea assets from the SAF, Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) were mobilised to tackle the intruders. The Sikorsky S-70B naval helicopter was seen lowering its dipping sonar into the waters of Marina Bay during the display segment.
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National Day Procession at Toa Payoh
1972
National Day Procession at Toa Payoh
Year 1972
Spectators gathered at the first satellite town* Toa Payoh to watch the procession of 14 People's Association floats on 9 August 1972. It is one of the highlights of the National Day celebrations. *(A satellite town is not only residential but contains an industrial area entertainment facilities and a transportation hub.)
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Gathering at the Stairways to Watch NDP
1974
Gathering at the Stairways to Watch NDP
Year 1974
SpectatorsSpectators gathered at the stairways of a flat to watch the National Day Parade at Paya Lebar on 9 August 1974.
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National Day Floats at Queenstown
1967
National Day Floats at Queenstown
Year 1967
Heartland CelebrationsNational Day floats procession at Queenstown, celebrating our second National Day. The First National Day Celebration of the republic was held in 1966.
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Third National Day Celebration at the Padang
1961
Third National Day Celebration at the Padang
Year 1961
After Singapore became a self-governing state under the British on 3 June 1959, National Day was celebrated in June for a few years during the early 1960s. In this photo, Yang di-Pertuan Negara Yusof Ishak was seen saluting the people's procession. Yusof Ishak became Singapore’s first president on 9 August 1965 when gained independence as a sovereign state.
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National Day March-Past Outside City Hall
1961
National Day March-Past Outside City Hall
Year 1961
Between 1960 and 1963, Singapore's National Day was celebrated on 3 June to commemorate the day in 1959 when the state of Singapore attained self-governance from the British.
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Celebrating National Day After Self-Governance
1961
Celebrating National Day After Self-Governance
Year 1961
A float with the state flag was featured in the National Day procession. In 1959, a new state flag was created to represent Singapore shortly after it became a self-governing state under British rule. This flag was subsequently adopted as the national flag when Singapore became an independent nation on 9 August 1965.
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Commemorating Third National Day at City Hall
1962
Commemorating Third National Day at City Hall
Year 1962
This photo captured a historical moment of Singapore. On 3 June 1962, Singapore commemorates its third National day at City Hall. A central banner showcasing a map of Singapore with illustrations of people from various ethnic backgrounds, symbolizing unity and diversity. Above the map, the Malay phrases "SATU KEBANGSAAN" and "SATU NEGARA" are prominently featured, translating to "One Nationality" and "One Country."
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