Today's photo: Explanation of the National Day Parade 2012 Logo - The OrchidStar.
Showing posts with label National Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Day. Show all posts
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Happy National Day
Wishing all Singaporeans a Happy National Day!
Today's photo: Explanation of the National Day Parade 2012 Logo - The OrchidStar.
Today's photo: Explanation of the National Day Parade 2012 Logo - The OrchidStar.
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Happy Birthday Singapore
Happy Birthday Singapore.
Singapore's 46 years old this year.
Every year, there's a celebration with a huge National Day Parade.
Visitors from overseas, if you want to know more and view about the celebration, you can visit: http://www.ndp.org.sg
Enjoy!
(Photo taken using Instagram on the iPhone)
Singapore's 46 years old this year.
Every year, there's a celebration with a huge National Day Parade.
Visitors from overseas, if you want to know more and view about the celebration, you can visit: http://www.ndp.org.sg
Enjoy!
(Photo taken using Instagram on the iPhone)
Monday, August 08, 2011
National Day
Tomorrow's Singapore's National Day.
I saw over the weekend at the suburb of Choa Chu Kang. I seldom visit to this suburb, but was here to visit a friend's house.
I thought the National Day decorations at this place is quite unique.
Majulah!
I saw over the weekend at the suburb of Choa Chu Kang. I seldom visit to this suburb, but was here to visit a friend's house.
I thought the National Day decorations at this place is quite unique.
Majulah!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Fly the flag...
Fly the flag!
Some blocks of HDB flats are already flying the National Flag since last week.
It gives such a celebratory mood doesn't it?
Did you know that outside the National Day celebrations period (1 Jul to 30 Sep), the Singapore flag must always be flown only from a flagpole?
The Singapore Flag was unveiled on 3 Dec 1959. It was 6 months after it was self-governing within the British Empire, that it was officially adopted.
Upon independence on 9 August 1965, it was adopted as the National flag.
Have you seen the Singapore flag when it had the Union Jack long ago? It's like the current Australian or New Zealand flag. Hop on to this wiki link if you are interested.
Some blocks of HDB flats are already flying the National Flag since last week.
It gives such a celebratory mood doesn't it?
Did you know that outside the National Day celebrations period (1 Jul to 30 Sep), the Singapore flag must always be flown only from a flagpole?
The Singapore Flag was unveiled on 3 Dec 1959. It was 6 months after it was self-governing within the British Empire, that it was officially adopted.
Upon independence on 9 August 1965, it was adopted as the National flag.
Have you seen the Singapore flag when it had the Union Jack long ago? It's like the current Australian or New Zealand flag. Hop on to this wiki link if you are interested.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tricycle Dreams - Live our dreams, fly our flag
What's your dream? This year for Singapore National's Day, the theme is "Live our dreams, fly our flag".
To dream the theme, you see many projects or displays around Singapore that follows the theme.
I saw this Tricycle Dream display at Raffles Place recently.
Small little white tricycles were everywhere.
Each having a Singapore flag on it. It's kinda cute.
It's suppose to remind us that we should encourage the little ones to peddle on, and dream big!
My sis said to me: "Do you realise something? Everything is facing one direction. Everything is so systematic." We need some chaos to spice things up!
Surround the tricycles were little drawings by the little kids of their dreams.
The dreams of 80% of the kids are of the same profession. I don't need to mention it, you would have guessed it. This is Singapore, parents use a template to tell kids what to be when they grow up.
But there are a few different ones that I spotted. Let me show you three.
This little one, Kiara who wants to be a chef!
Let's wish this kid success and one day, may you have yourself a Michelin Star restaurant in Singapore!
Ye Wen wants to be a teacher. A very noble dream.
In Singapore, most teachers have to be at school by 7:20 AM and most leave work only after 5:00 PM because of extra curricula activities. A really tough job. Ye Wen probably does not know that yet. Let's hope when he becomes a teacher, things will be better!
This was interesting. This kid's dream dream is to own Ikea Mall!
I wonder if he spends his weekends at Ikea every week?
I am an Ikea fan too! Let me introduce you to: http://www.ikeafans.com!!
What is your dream?
To dream the theme, you see many projects or displays around Singapore that follows the theme.
I saw this Tricycle Dream display at Raffles Place recently.
Small little white tricycles were everywhere.
Each having a Singapore flag on it. It's kinda cute.
It's suppose to remind us that we should encourage the little ones to peddle on, and dream big!
My sis said to me: "Do you realise something? Everything is facing one direction. Everything is so systematic." We need some chaos to spice things up!
Surround the tricycles were little drawings by the little kids of their dreams.
The dreams of 80% of the kids are of the same profession. I don't need to mention it, you would have guessed it. This is Singapore, parents use a template to tell kids what to be when they grow up.
But there are a few different ones that I spotted. Let me show you three.
This little one, Kiara who wants to be a chef!
Let's wish this kid success and one day, may you have yourself a Michelin Star restaurant in Singapore!
Ye Wen wants to be a teacher. A very noble dream.
In Singapore, most teachers have to be at school by 7:20 AM and most leave work only after 5:00 PM because of extra curricula activities. A really tough job. Ye Wen probably does not know that yet. Let's hope when he becomes a teacher, things will be better!
This was interesting. This kid's dream dream is to own Ikea Mall!
I wonder if he spends his weekends at Ikea every week?
I am an Ikea fan too! Let me introduce you to: http://www.ikeafans.com!!
What is your dream?
Monday, August 09, 2010
Singapore National Day 2010 - Presidential Gun Salute
Wishing all Singaporean readers a very Happy National Day 2010.
Today's photos are all about the Presidential Gun Salute.
Enjoy!
Today's photos are all about the Presidential Gun Salute.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
It's good to be in Primary 5
Wondering why are these seats reserved?
It's reserved for Primary 5 students in Singapore, in this example Woodgrove Primary School to attend the National Day Parade rehearsals.
Every year, all the Primary Fives in Singapore get to attend one of the many rehearsals. Ah, it's good to be young eh? It's really fun, especially if you are a kid. (or even an adult)
I saw some Army Boys rehearsing their moves few nights ago.
Two hardworking ones perfecting their moves.
While the rest were watching the big screen TV showing the YOG Music Video. ;-)
It's reserved for Primary 5 students in Singapore, in this example Woodgrove Primary School to attend the National Day Parade rehearsals.
Every year, all the Primary Fives in Singapore get to attend one of the many rehearsals. Ah, it's good to be young eh? It's really fun, especially if you are a kid. (or even an adult)
I saw some Army Boys rehearsing their moves few nights ago.
Two hardworking ones perfecting their moves.
While the rest were watching the big screen TV showing the YOG Music Video. ;-)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Singapore National Day 2010 Rehearsal
The National Day Parade is much loved public event in Singapore. Everyone wants to get tickets to the show. To give everyone a chance to experience the parade in person, they have rehearsals that people can attend.
I was nearby and caught a glimpse of these fairies walking to the site.
You can see someone was glad to be photographed in the photo above. What a big huge smile!
The photo below, the ladies rushing to their rehearsal. They walk really fast!
Hey folks in Singapore, do you want to win a Flip MinoHD Pocket Camcorder and MXR WizQubes? You can at the "Enjoying a Digital Lifestyle" roadshow.
I was informed that as part of the National Day Parade 2010, they have organised a free "Enjoying a Digital Lifestyle" roadshow at ION Orchard (24/25 July) and Bishan Junction 8 (31 Jul/1 Aug).
At the roadshow you can learn how to use infocomm tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and set up blogs. I think the most interesting part is experience holding the Chinook in your hands with MXR technology.
To find out more about the New Infocomm & U roadshow, you may wish to visit the Singapore Netizen page in Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/singnetizen.
I was nearby and caught a glimpse of these fairies walking to the site.
You can see someone was glad to be photographed in the photo above. What a big huge smile!
The photo below, the ladies rushing to their rehearsal. They walk really fast!
Hey folks in Singapore, do you want to win a Flip MinoHD Pocket Camcorder and MXR WizQubes? You can at the "Enjoying a Digital Lifestyle" roadshow.
I was informed that as part of the National Day Parade 2010, they have organised a free "Enjoying a Digital Lifestyle" roadshow at ION Orchard (24/25 July) and Bishan Junction 8 (31 Jul/1 Aug).
At the roadshow you can learn how to use infocomm tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and set up blogs. I think the most interesting part is experience holding the Chinook in your hands with MXR technology.
To find out more about the New Infocomm & U roadshow, you may wish to visit the Singapore Netizen page in Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/singnetizen.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
SMRT Bus with the Singapore Flag Design
Spotted this bus when I looked out the window this morning.
Isn't this the bus that was featured on the TV news about "Fly Our Flag" yesterday?
These bendy buses is the perfect choice for the flag wrap eh?
It is long enough to make it look so nice.
Isn't this the bus that was featured on the TV news about "Fly Our Flag" yesterday?
These bendy buses is the perfect choice for the flag wrap eh?
It is long enough to make it look so nice.
Friday, July 09, 2010
One more month....
One more month to Singapore's National Day.
The flags and banner are up all over!
Above, the NDP2010 banners along Orchard Road.
The flags and banner are up all over!
Above, the NDP2010 banners along Orchard Road.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
View of NDP from our hotel room
This was yesterday's view from the hotel room of the NDP.
We could see the stage, but humans are a bit too small. LOL... The sound was clear though.
Unzoom and this is what we saw. Plus the bay and the merlion. (not seen in this photo)
But we did see lots of fireworks live.
I can't really take fireworks photo.
Our other friend took nicer ones. I video the rest instead on my little point and click.
For scenes we could not really see, there's always the TV broadcast that provided the zoom ;-)
We could see the stage, but humans are a bit too small. LOL... The sound was clear though.
Unzoom and this is what we saw. Plus the bay and the merlion. (not seen in this photo)
But we did see lots of fireworks live.
I can't really take fireworks photo.
Our other friend took nicer ones. I video the rest instead on my little point and click.
For scenes we could not really see, there's always the TV broadcast that provided the zoom ;-)
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Singapore's National Day Parade Entry....
Today's Singapore National Day. Those who are been fortunate enough to get an entry ticket gets to watch the National Day Parade 2008 live.
Here's the entry point to the venue. It's all in the Singapore colours. It's a sea of red!
No, I do not have an entry ticket. A friend booked a room with a view of the National Day Parade stage and we all chipped in to watch it in the comfort of an air-con room. Can't wait for the fireworks to start later..
Happy National Day to Singapore.
Here's the entry point to the venue. It's all in the Singapore colours. It's a sea of red!
No, I do not have an entry ticket. A friend booked a room with a view of the National Day Parade stage and we all chipped in to watch it in the comfort of an air-con room. Can't wait for the fireworks to start later..
Happy National Day to Singapore.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Flags on Post
Banners along main streets in Singapore. NDP08.
You can find out more about NDP08 at http://www.ndp.org.sg/
You can find out more about NDP08 at http://www.ndp.org.sg/
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Flag's Up....
The Singapore's Flag's appearing everywhere. This country's National Day is on the 9th August.
You can see patriotic business and households flying the flag. This is spotted on Orchard Road.
You can see patriotic business and households flying the flag. This is spotted on Orchard Road.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Fighter jets nearly coliding....
Last Saturday evening, everyone in the streets were looking up. The thundering loud sounds of fighter jets were doing a demo for Singapore's National Day rehearsal.
At certain angles, it was as if the fighter jets are going to collide. Did not manage to capture it as we were all so fascinated and all necks were looking up!
This is the only shot I took. This shot at a different part of the sky. From this angle, it does not look that dangerous. :-)
At certain angles, it was as if the fighter jets are going to collide. Did not manage to capture it as we were all so fascinated and all necks were looking up!
This is the only shot I took. This shot at a different part of the sky. From this angle, it does not look that dangerous. :-)
Friday, August 10, 2007
The Flyer and the Flag
Continuation from yesterday's picture. Another picture that Momo's friend took.
In the middle of the water, is the world's largest floating platform where the National Day Parade performance was held.
You can see the colour of red on the left. Those are Singaporeans in the spectator stand, all dressing up in the Singapore colour.
Of course, the Singapore Flyer in the background.
In the middle of the water, is the world's largest floating platform where the National Day Parade performance was held.
You can see the colour of red on the left. Those are Singaporeans in the spectator stand, all dressing up in the Singapore colour.
Of course, the Singapore Flyer in the background.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Happy 42th Birthday Singapore
Today is Singapore's National Day.
The celebrations are held at the Marina Bay and this is the fly past with the Chinook helicopters and a very big Singapore Flag. Together with the Chinooks are Apache attack helicopters as escorts. They fly at around 90-100 km/h so that the flag won't fold when its moving too slowly or tear when its moving too fast.
The flag weights 63 kg and is around 500 square metres big. (Think something a bit bigger than a basketball court)
Thanks also to Momo's friend who provided this photo today.
Happy Birthday Singapore.
The celebrations are held at the Marina Bay and this is the fly past with the Chinook helicopters and a very big Singapore Flag. Together with the Chinooks are Apache attack helicopters as escorts. They fly at around 90-100 km/h so that the flag won't fold when its moving too slowly or tear when its moving too fast.
The flag weights 63 kg and is around 500 square metres big. (Think something a bit bigger than a basketball court)
Thanks also to Momo's friend who provided this photo today.
Happy Birthday Singapore.
Monday, July 30, 2007
The SAF Uncasing of the Colours Ceremony
I took some pictures of the Uncasing of the Colours Ceremony. Just showing 4 of them here. You can read more about it on the internet :-)
Hope you like them.
Hope you like them.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
The Men In Uniform and the Indoor, Parade, & Ceremonial Flags
These flags are only taken out during special parades and ceremonies.
Tomorrow shall be my last posting of the Men In Uniform series.
Tomorrow shall be my last posting of the Men In Uniform series.
Friday, July 27, 2007
More men in Uniform
These are some men in uniform from the Singapore Arm Forces, preparing for the National Day Preview rehearsal.
It just reminded me of someone who likes men in uniform. haha...
It just reminded me of someone who likes men in uniform. haha...
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