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6 reasons 2014 NDP was the best..

I have been to 3-4 live NDP parades but Singapore's 49th birthday was undoubtedly the best. Heart warming videos that showcased what it really means to be Singaporean and an impressive performance left us feeling very connected to this small but resilient nation :)


#1 The first female Red Lion parachutist made her debut! :D 


Photo taken from The Straits Times Facebook page

#2 It had a place for everyone

Inclusiveness was an obvious theme during the parade. Representatives from MINDS made their debut march-in at 2014 NDP! Singapore showed its open heart to be more inclusive to minority groups such as practitioners of the Arts. (Change is coming? ^^)

#moreinclusivesingapore



#3 We had the best theme song.

It is tradition that Singapore would introduce a new theme song each year. Over the years, there has been a disconnect between the new songs that failed to gained favor with the public. The organizers of 2014 NDP were daring enough to break this tradition and bring back all that we love!  "Stand up for Singapore", "this is home truly", "one people one nation one Singapore"!


Can't find a mix of the exact mash-up they used during the parade but this carries the same idea :)

#4 We had the most beautiful skyline as the backdrop

Sitting through the parade would have revealed the beauty of Singapore's skyline. 




#5 There was an additional round of fireworks


Excerpt from one of the key organizers at the end of the parade:
"(To the performers), we have worked hard for the last 5 months and we did put up the best show. I am so proud of you. During our rehearsals, we face the audience. During our performance, we also face the audience. And even when the fireworks are on, we also face the audience. And so, this round of fireworks is specially for you"






#6 It is the last NDP held at the Floating Platform

The floating platform was first built as a temporary structure to host NDPs while our indoor stadium underwent renovations. The first parade that took place at the Floating Platform was held in 2007. Since then, it has grown into a hot spot for Singaporeans to find their own way of being involved in the parade. Finding the perfect spot to watch the parade has since become a treasure hunt. You may call us kia-su, but we will find our spot to watch the beautiful fireworks come alive at night. (Just look at how many people crammed just across the waters!) Companies would also open their doors and hold parties for employees to watch fireworks together. It really is a symbolic national day thing to do ^^

And as we transit back to the permanent sites, we will always remember how we would find our ways to be involved. 



Happy 49th birthday Singapore!


                                                            


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