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Sing Singapore: A Celebration in Song, National Day 1988, Singapore: F & N Sarsi in conjunction with Psychological Defence Division, Ministry of Communications and Information, 1988. Teo, Lay Na, comp. (1980), Sing a Song of Singapore, Singapore: Educational Publications Bureau {}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list .
Eric Kwek Hock Seng is born on 9 August 1965, the day Singapore declared its independence, and is abandoned as a baby in a basket with a broccoli. He is taken in by Master Lo Man. Lo Man trains Eric to perform in the getai industry, although his looks has caused setbacks. Through the years, he becomes one who is a patriotic Singaporean, and is ...
National Day, [a] sometimes known internationally as Singapore Independence Day, [b] is a major public holiday in Singapore which commemorates an independent and sovereign Republic of Singapore. Held on 9 August since 1965 , this holiday features the National Day Parade (NDP), a National Day Message by the Prime Minister of Singapore and ...
The National Day Parade (NDP) is an annual parade held in Singapore to commemorate its independence. Held annually on 9 August, it is the main public celebration of National Day, and consists of a parade incorporating contingents of the Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Home Affairs, local institutions and community groups, followed by a cultural presentation featuring music, dance displays ...
There have been nine presidents since Singapore gained independence in 1965. The term of president was previously 4 years, with it being extended to 6 years following the 1991 constitutional amendment. [12] Two presidents, Yusof and Benjamin Sheares, have died in office. [13] [14] Devan Nair was the first president to resign mid-term. [15] S. R.
Composed by Zubir Said in 1958 as a theme song for official functions of the City Council of Singapore, the song was selected in 1959 as the nation's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, "Majulah Singapura" was formally adopted as Singapore's national anthem.
Digital Media Academy, supported by Singapore Film Commission: $2,989 June 2006: We Are Family: Clifton Ko Chi Sum & Lau Jian Hua (HK) Spring Time Cinema (HK) / Impact Entertainment (HK) / MediaCorp Raintree Pictures: $83,844 3 August 2006: S11: Gilbert Chan & Joshua Chiang: Digital Media Academy, supported by Singapore Film Commission: $3,018 ...
Of particular note to the Singaporean music scene is what are often collectively known as "National Day songs"—a category of patriotic music written as signature for Singapore's National Day parade. During the lead-up to National Day, the songs are taught at schools, and are played on state-owned radio and television to promote the parade ...