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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 fireworks celebrations, among other festivities. [1]
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 ...
The National Day Rally (Malay: Rapat Umum Hari Kebangsaan; Chinese: 国庆群众大会; pinyin: Guóqìng Qúnzhòng Dàhuì; Tamil: தேசிய தின பேரணி) is an annual message delivered by the Prime Minister of Singapore to the entire nation, on the first or second Sunday after National Day on 9 August. [1] Started in 1966 ...
The song is usually broadcast on radio and television starting from a month before National Day, and is given prominence during the Parade itself. Examples of such songs include "Stand Up for Singapore" (1985), "Count On Me Singapore" (1986) and "One People, One Nation, One Singapore" (1990). In 1998, there were 2 National Day Parade theme ...
1 May. Labour Day. Celebrates the economic and social achievements of workers. May/June. Vesak Day. This Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth and enlightenment and Parinibbana of Gautama Buddha. 9 August. National Day. Celebrates the commemorate the nationhood and independence of Singapore.
On National Day in 2007 at the Padang, 8,667 volunteers holding up red and white umbrellas formed the largest-ever representation of Singapore's flag at an event organised by Young NTUC, a youth movement associated with the National Trades Union Congress.
The National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of Singapore. It is commonly recited by Singaporeans in unison at public events, especially in schools, in the Singapore Armed Forces and during the National Day Parade.
The Singapore National Day Parade 2017, also known as NDP 2017, is a national parade and ceremony that held on 9 August 2017 in commemoration of Singapore 's 52nd year of independence.