National Day Parade, 2005
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The National Day Parade, 2005 (NDP) was a national ceremony
in Singapore
on August 9, 2005 to commemorate 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.
The theme for NDP 2005 was "40 Years of Nation Building".
The main parade was held in Padang
, the same place where the first National Day Parade was held in 1966.
Three NDP community songs were designated for the pre-parade segment entertainment
The music composer and director was Elaine Chan.
served as "NDP 2005 Motivators" as they interacted with the audiences and performed a special dance called the "Dance Number 40".
The choreographer was Andrew Ng
.
The choreographer was Lawrence Siao.
The precision drill display included participation by female NCC Cadets. The choreographer and trainer for the performance was 2WO Rosman Bin Atan.
aircraft, of 8 different aircraft types including the refueling tanker KC-135 Stratotanker
which was making its maiden appearance at NDP. The F-16 Fighting Falcon
s led the aerial display, and at one time flew very low at 500 metres above ground, at about half the speed of sound
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The aerial display was divided into 3 flypast
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involved 3 CH-47 Super D Chinooks and 2 AS332 Super Puma helicopters followed by a C-130 Hercules,a Fokker F50 and a Grumman E-2C Hawkeye and behind it was a KC-135R escorted by 4 F-5S/T Tiger II and the last few planes was 5 F-16D Block 52+ Fighting Falcons from 145 squadron performing stunts.
The Mobile Column was the parade of vehicles and other hardwares from the Singapore Armed Forces
(SAF), Singapore Police Force
and Singapore Civil Defence Force
.
The first Mobile Column was organised in 1969 which displayed the then newly acquired armour vehicles of the SAF. In 1990, after an absence of 20 years, the Mobile Column made a come back as Singapore celebrated its 25th years of independence. Since then, it has been a special feature during National Day Parade for every 5 years.
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ASTIC is proud to contribute to this significant event by producing a 1 min multimedia display on Singapore Legend. This clip was telecast on Mediacorp TV Singapore as an introduction to the Show segment (Act 1 - The Beginning).
Sang Nila Utama, also known as Sri Tri Buana, is a legendary prince who founded Singapore in ancient history.
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Act 2 - 40 Years of Nation Building
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Act 3 - Soaring to Greater Heights
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Grand Finale - The Future is Ours To Make
, Yishun
and Jurong East
. There was also a 9-day carnival at Marina South
(named as Carnival@Marina) featuring fun-fair, concerts and fireworks.
, including themes related to Sang Nila Utama
, Sir Stamford Raffles and Samsui woman.
It can be found in YouTube
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10 August
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Ceremony
A ceremony is an event of ritual significance, performed on a special occasion. The word may be of Etruscan origin.-Ceremonial occasions:A ceremony may mark a rite of passage in a human life, marking the significance of, for example:* birth...
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
on August 9, 2005 to commemorate 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.
The theme for NDP 2005 was "40 Years of Nation Building".
Venue
The main parade was held in Padang
Padang, Singapore
The Padang is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of Singapore's central business district. It was formerly known as the Padang Cricket Ground...
, the same place where the first National Day Parade was held in 1966.
Pre-parade Segment
Before the main parade, there was an hour long entertainment at the Padang including performances from the combined schools choir and the combined schools band. Other events included a mass precision drill and a skydiving display by the "Red Lions" team from the SAF.Three NDP community songs were designated for the pre-parade segment entertainment
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- Sing Our Wishes
- Uniquely You
The music composer and director was Elaine Chan.
Emcees
Six local celebrities were assigned as emcees:- Gurmit SinghGurmit SinghGurmit Ottawan Singh Gurmit Ottawan Singh Gurmit Ottawan Singh (born March 24, 1965; is a popular Singaporean actor, host and comedy performer. He is best known for his role in Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, and is one of the leading artistes in MediaCorp.-Life:...
- Sharon AuSharon AuSharon Au is a MediaCorp actress from Singapore. She was voted one of the Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes in the annual Star Awards, an award ceremony for Singapore's MediaCorp Channel 8 and Channel U for 5 year between 1999 to 2004.-Career:...
- Adrian PangAdrian PangAdrian Pang is a Singaporean Chinese actor who trained at the ARTTS International in Bubwith, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. Born in Malacca, Malaysia, he was educated at Anglo-Chinese School, Singapore, and in the United Kingdom. Although he studied law at Keele University, he has not...
- Kym NgKym NgKym Ng is a Singaporean actress with MediaCorp. She began with a singing career, but switched to hosting later and joined the then Singapore Broadcasting Corporation in Year 1995. She is often on the Chinese language channels and is famous for her direct connection with the audience and her...
- Khiruddin Saharom
- Vernetta LopezVernetta LopezVernetta Lopez is a Singaporean actress and a radio DJ for Class 95FM. She is remembered for her television role as Denise, in the Singapore TV production sitcom Under One Roof. Lopez is of Portuguese and Thai ancestry from her father as well as Peranakan from her mother.-Personal life:In 1997,...
Motivators
In addition, 300 students from Institute of Technical EducationInstitute of Technical Education
The Institute of Technical Education is a post-secondary institution in Singapore that provides pre-employment training to secondary school leavers and continuing education and training to working adults....
served as "NDP 2005 Motivators" as they interacted with the audiences and performed a special dance called the "Dance Number 40".
Combined schools choir
It was a 400 strong choir comprising students from 15 different schools.- Bendemeer Secondary SchoolBendemeer Secondary SchoolBendemeer Secondary School is a secondary school in Singapore. Established in 1979. Her 1st principal was Madam Rebecca Lee who runs the school very well and lead the school through the next 2 decades...
- Crescent Girls' SchoolCrescent Girls' SchoolCrescent Girls' School is an autonomous girls' school in Singapore and bears no affiliation to any other school. Students who applied for admission to Crescent in 2011 must obtain at least a PSLE score of 243 or above to qualify...
- Damai Secondary SchoolDamai Secondary SchoolDamai Secondary School is a government co-educational secondary school in Singapore. It stands next to the Bedok Reservoir, flanked by the Pan Island Expressway .- History :...
- Geylang Methodist Secondary SchoolGeylang Methodist Secondary SchoolGeylang Methodist School is a co-ed school located in Aljunied, Singapore. It was formerly known as Geylang Methodist Girls' School until 1984 when it started to take in boys. The school offers the express, normal academic and technical streams...
- Henderson Secondary SchoolHenderson Secondary SchoolHenderson Secondary School is a mixed/co-ed, single session, government school in the Central zone of Singapore. It is currently located at 100 Henderson Road, Singapore 159544...
- Hua Yi Secondary SchoolHua Yi Secondary SchoolHua Yi Secondary School , founded in 1956, is a government secondary school located in Jurong West, Singapore. The school mission is "To nurture our students to be creative, independent learners who are confident, gracious, humble and responsible citizens, prepared for the challenges ahead"...
- Jurongville Secondary SchoolJurongVille Secondary SchoolJurongVille Secondary School was established on 15 December 1993 in Singapore with 9 teachers reporting for duty. This pioneer group, with the addition of 15 more teachers later in the year, was to form the nucleus of the new school. The first Principal was Sun Huey Min, who was also the incumbent...
- Kent Ridge Secondary School
- Marsiling Secondary SchoolMarsiling Secondary SchoolMarsiling Secondary School is a government co-educational secondary school in Woodlands, Singapore. It was founded in 2000...
- Ngee Ann Secondary SchoolNgee Ann Secondary SchoolNgee Ann Secondary School is an autonomous government-aided secondary school in Tampines, Singapore. The school was started by the Ngee Ann Kongsi, a Teochew clan foundation. Set up in 1994, Ngee Ann Secondary was a successor to the now defunct Tuan Mong High School which closed in that same year...
- North Vista Secondary SchoolNorth Vista Secondary SchoolNorth Vista Secondary School is a secondary school located in Sengkang, in north-eastern Singapore. The campus was relocated to Sengkang New Town from Thomson in December 2000. Thomson Secondary School was renamed as North Vista Secondary School after the relocation...
- Orchid Park Secondary SchoolOrchid Park Secondary SchoolOrchid Park Secondary School, abbreviated as OPSS is a co-educational government secondary school in Yishun, Singapore.-History:Orchid Park Secondary School was established in January 1999 in the premises of Woodlands Ring Secondary School with 16 staff and 360 students.The school moved to new...
- Peirce Secondary School
- Westwood Secondary SchoolWestwood Secondary SchoolWestwood Secondary School is a government secondary school in 11 Jurong West Street 25, Singapore 648350 which started off in 2000 at a classroom block in Hua Yi Secondary School and by some teachers of that school before moving to its present premises in 2001.It is one of the few schools that...
- Yusof Ishak Secondary SchoolYusof Ishak Secondary SchoolYusof Ishak Secondary School is a government secondary school located in Bukit Batok, Singapore. The school is named after Yusof Ishak who was the first president of Singapore....
The choreographer was Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng
Andrew Ng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stanford University. His work is primarily in machine learning and robotics. He received his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and finished his postdoctoral research in the University of California, Berkeley, where he...
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Combined schools band
The 256 strong combined schools band comprised students from 4 different schools.- Bowen Secondary SchoolBowen Secondary SchoolBowen Secondary School is a government school in Singapore. It offers subjects like LifeLit, which is a combination of English & Literature and offers a wide variety of CCAs and subjects up for hold for the students.-History:...
- Pingyi Secondary School
- Springfield Secondary SchoolSpringfield Secondary SchoolSpringfield Secondary School is a secondary school located in Tampines, the eastern part of Singapore. Students in Springfield are affectionately referred to as Springfielders. Springfielders have always been recognized as the most rugged and robust students in Singapore...
- Yishun Town Secondary SchoolYishun Town Secondary SchoolYishun Town Secondary School is an autonomous government secondary school in Yishun, Singapore. The students are referred to as YTzens.-School logo:...
The choreographer was Lawrence Siao.
Mass Precision Drill
The Mass Precision Drill comprised members from- the Singapore Armed Forces Provost Unit
- the National Cadet CorpsNational Cadet Corps (Singapore)The National Cadet Corps is a youth organisation in Singapore. As of December 2010, it had a total strength of 19877 members. This consists of 823 Officers, 726 Cadet Officers and 17157 cadets, amongst others.The NCC is represented in 144 Secondary Schools and there are a total 176 School...
(NCC) - the Singapore Police Force Women Pipes and Drums
- members of various Boys' BrigadeBoys' BrigadeFor the 80s New Wave band from Canada, see Boys Brigade .The Boys' Brigade is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values...
bagpipe bands, collectively termed the "Singapore Boys' Brigade Bagpipers".
The precision drill display included participation by female NCC Cadets. The choreographer and trainer for the performance was 2WO Rosman Bin Atan.
Parade Sequence
- Fifes and drums
- Parade march-in
- Arrival of the PresidentPresident of SingaporeThe President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore's head of state. In a Westminster parliamentary system, as which Singapore governs itself, the prime minister is the head of the government while the position of president is largely ceremonial. Before 1993, the President of Singapore was...
- National anthem, fly-past of state flag
- Presidential inspection and presidential 21-gun salute21-gun saluteGun salutes are the firing of cannons or firearms as a military or naval honor.The custom stems from naval tradition, where a warship would fire its cannons harmlessly out to sea, until all ammunition was spent, to show that it was disarmed, signifying the lack of hostile intent...
- Feu de joieFeu de joieA feu de joie is a rifle salute, described as a "running fire of guns", on occasions of public rejoicing of nation and/or ruling dynasty. It can also mean a bonfire lit in a public place as a token of joy....
(Fire of Joy) - Guards-of-honour march-past
- Parade finale transformation
Guard of Honour
The Guard of Honour comprised four contingents:- Singapore ArmySingapore ArmyThe Singapore Army is the branch of the Singapore Armed Forces responsible for land operations. It is the largest of the three armed services and heavily reliant on a conscript army, comprising the majority of Singapore's Operationally Ready National Servicemen .-Capabilities:The mission of the...
, represented by 1st Commando Battalion - Republic of Singapore NavyRepublic of Singapore NavyThe Republic of Singapore Navy is the naval component of the Singapore Armed Forces , responsible for the defence of Singapore against sea-borne threats and protection of its sea lines of communications. Operating within the crowded littoral waters of the Singapore Strait, the RSN is regarded as...
, represented by Naval Diving UnitNaval Diving Unit (Singapore)The Naval Diving Unit is a Special Forces unit of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and is regularly tasked in salvage operations, underwater mine demolition and commando-type warfare.-Recruitment:... - Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was first established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command...
, represented by Combined Field Squadron - Singapore Police ForceSingapore Police ForceThe Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
, represented by Singapore Police Training Command
Supporting contingents
- Singapore ArmySingapore ArmyThe Singapore Army is the branch of the Singapore Armed Forces responsible for land operations. It is the largest of the three armed services and heavily reliant on a conscript army, comprising the majority of Singapore's Operationally Ready National Servicemen .-Capabilities:The mission of the...
- Singapore Guards - Republic of Singapore NavyRepublic of Singapore NavyThe Republic of Singapore Navy is the naval component of the Singapore Armed Forces , responsible for the defence of Singapore against sea-borne threats and protection of its sea lines of communications. Operating within the crowded littoral waters of the Singapore Strait, the RSN is regarded as...
- HQ Fleet, NALCOM, COSCOM and TRACOM - Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was first established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command...
- Paya Lebar Air Base, Sembawang Air base, Tengah Air Base - Singapore Civil Defence ForceSingapore Civil Defence ForceThe Singapore Civil Defence Force is the main agency in charge of the provision of emergency services in Singapore during peacetime and emergency.A uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the main role of SCDF is to provide...
- Singapore Police ForceSingapore Police ForceThe Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
- Key Installation Unit - People's Action PartyPeople's Action PartyThe People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....
- National Trade Union Congress
- Ministry of HealthMinistry of Health (Singapore)The Ministry of Health is a ministry of the Government of Singapore responsible for providing information, raising health awareness and education, ensuring the accessibility of health services, and monitoring the quality of health services provided to citizens and visitors in the Republic of...
- Modern Montessori InternationalModern Montessori InternationalModern Montessori International is a global education organization specializing in Montessori early childhood education. It was founded in 1989 by Dr. T Chandroo and currently has 40 centres in the Asia-Pacific region....
- National Cadet CorpsNational Cadet Corps (Singapore)The National Cadet Corps is a youth organisation in Singapore. As of December 2010, it had a total strength of 19877 members. This consists of 823 Officers, 726 Cadet Officers and 17157 cadets, amongst others.The NCC is represented in 144 Secondary Schools and there are a total 176 School...
- National Police Cadet CorpsNational Police Cadet CorpsThe National Police Cadet Corps is the largest uniformed group for youths in Singapore in terms of membership. As of 31 March 2004, the organisation has 596 teacher officers and 20,146 student members in 155 secondary schools, 2 polytechnics open units and 2 University Open Units.With the support...
- Singapore Scout AssociationThe Singapore Scout AssociationThe Singapore Scout Association is one of the oldest youth movements in Singapore. Scouting encourages the holistic physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and social development of youth with a strong emphasis on duty to God, duty to country, help other people as stated in the Scout Promise and...
- Girl Guides SingaporeGirl Guides SingaporeGirl Guides Singapore is the national Guiding organization of Singapore. It serves 12,340 members . Founded in 1917, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1966...
- The Boys Brigade of SingaporeThe Boys' Brigade in SingaporeThe Boys' Brigade in Singapore is a youth uniformed group organisation which has been present in Singapore since 1930. It currently consists of over 700 officers and 5,500 Boys in over 117 companies. Its current Brigade President is Mr Tan Kok Heng...
- The Girls Brigade of Singapore
- St John Ambulance
- Singapore Red Cross Society
Aerial Display
The parade featured aerial display involving a total of 44 RSAFRepublic of Singapore Air Force
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is the air arm of the Singapore Armed Forces. It was first established in 1968 as the Singapore Air Defence Command...
aircraft, of 8 different aircraft types including the refueling tanker KC-135 Stratotanker
KC-135 Stratotanker
The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is an aerial refueling military aircraft. It and the Boeing 707 airliner were developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype. The KC-135 was the US Air Force's first jet-powered refueling tanker and replaced the KC-97 Stratotanker...
which was making its maiden appearance at NDP. The F-16 Fighting Falcon
F-16 Fighting Falcon
The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force . Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft. Over 4,400 aircraft have been built since...
s led the aerial display, and at one time flew very low at 500 metres above ground, at about half the speed of sound
Speed of sound
The speed of sound is the distance travelled during a unit of time by a sound wave propagating through an elastic medium. In dry air at , the speed of sound is . This is , or about one kilometer in three seconds or approximately one mile in five seconds....
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The aerial display was divided into 3 flypast
Flypast
Flypast is a term used in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and other countries to denote ceremonial or honorific flights by groups of aircraft and, rarely, by a single aircraft...
windows:
- State flag flypast
- Bomb-burst during the Presidential salute
- Final flypast
Final flypast
The final flypastFlypast
Flypast is a term used in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and other countries to denote ceremonial or honorific flights by groups of aircraft and, rarely, by a single aircraft...
involved 3 CH-47 Super D Chinooks and 2 AS332 Super Puma helicopters followed by a C-130 Hercules,a Fokker F50 and a Grumman E-2C Hawkeye and behind it was a KC-135R escorted by 4 F-5S/T Tiger II and the last few planes was 5 F-16D Block 52+ Fighting Falcons from 145 squadron performing stunts.
Mobile column
The Mobile Column was a featured event in National Day Parade, 2005The Mobile Column was the parade of vehicles and other hardwares from the Singapore Armed Forces
Singapore Armed Forces
The Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
(SAF), Singapore Police Force
Singapore Police Force
The Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
and Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore Civil Defence Force
The Singapore Civil Defence Force is the main agency in charge of the provision of emergency services in Singapore during peacetime and emergency.A uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the main role of SCDF is to provide...
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The first Mobile Column was organised in 1969 which displayed the then newly acquired armour vehicles of the SAF. In 1990, after an absence of 20 years, the Mobile Column made a come back as Singapore celebrated its 25th years of independence. Since then, it has been a special feature during National Day Parade for every 5 years.
Show segment
Act 1 - The BeginningParticipants from
- Chua Chu Kang Secondary School
- Catholic Junior CollegeCatholic Junior CollegeCatholic Junior College is a junior college in Singapore, offering a two-year course for pre-university students leading up to GCE 'A' Level examination. Founded in 1975, CJC was the third junior college established in Singapore...
- 3rd Signal Battalion (SAFSingapore Armed ForcesThe Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
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ASTIC is proud to contribute to this significant event by producing a 1 min multimedia display on Singapore Legend. This clip was telecast on Mediacorp TV Singapore as an introduction to the Show segment (Act 1 - The Beginning).
Sang Nila Utama, also known as Sri Tri Buana, is a legendary prince who founded Singapore in ancient history.
Click here to watch Act 1
Act 2 - 40 Years of Nation Building
Participants from
- People's AssociationPeople's AssociationThe People’s Association was established in Singapore as a statutory board on 1 July 1960 to promote racial harmony and social cohesion. PA commemorated its 50th Anniversary in 2010....
Act 3 - Soaring to Greater Heights
Participants from
- Singapore Soka AssociationSingapore Soka AssociationSingapore Soka Association or SSA is the Singapore affiliate of Soka Gakkai International SGI is a 12 million strong multi-ethnic Buddhist association in 190 countries and territories globally promoting and practicing the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism.-Early years:Founded in 1967 and...
Grand Finale - The Future is Ours To Make
Community celebration
Besides the national events, local celebration events (named as Celebration@Heartlands) were also being organized in major residential regions throughout the country, including TampinesTampines
Tampines is the largest residential area in the city-state of Singapore and is located in the East Region of the main island. The town is so named because in the 1900s a large forest of Tampines trees were there....
, Yishun
Yishun
Yishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named, is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the North Region, which includes Yishun New Town and the Nee Soon private residential estate....
and Jurong East
Jurong East
Jurong East is a neighbourhood in Singapore, bounded by the Pan Island Expressway, a canal and the shoreline of Jurong Lake, Jurong Town Hall Road, the eastern side of Jurong Gardens, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Penjuru Road, West Coast Road, Sungei Pandan and back to the Pan Island Expressway.It is...
. There was also a 9-day carnival at Marina South
Marina South
Marina South is a peninsula adjacent to the Central Business District in Singapore, and also the name of an urban planning area in the Central Area of Singapore's Central Region.-History:...
(named as Carnival@Marina) featuring fun-fair, concerts and fireworks.
Floats
The events included a parade of 12 floats with decorations reflecting the history of SingaporeHistory of Singapore
The history of Singapore dates to the 11th century. The island rose in importance during the 14th century under the rule of Srivijayan prince Parameswara and became an important port until it was destroyed by Acehnese raiders in 1613. The modern history of Singapore began in 1819 when Englishman...
, including themes related to Sang Nila Utama
Sang Nila Utama
Sang Nila Utama was a Srivijayan prince from Palembang who founded the kingdom of Singapura in 1324. He was officially styled as Sri Maharaja Sang Utama Parameswara Batara Sri Tri Buana...
, Sir Stamford Raffles and Samsui woman.
Songs
- Paduuvoom Vaaruungal
- Geylang Sipaku Geylang
- Chan Mali Chan
- Di Tanjong Katong
- Jia, 家 (Home)
- One United People
- One People, One Nation, One Singapore
- Home
- We are Singapore
- We Can
- Sing Our Wishes
- Dance No 40 (Dance Version)
- Uniquely You
- Reach Out For The Skies (English)
- Reach Out For The Skies (Chinese) 勇敢向前飞
It can be found in YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
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Schedule
NDP @ Marina Bay 2005 Programme schedule on 9 August 2005:9 August (National Day
National Day (Singapore)
The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. This holiday features a National Day Parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations....
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- 0000 hrs - Groundbreaking Established
- 0600 hrs - Sign-on a National anthemMajulah SingapuraMajulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. 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 island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
- 0601 hrs - Completed
- 0800 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on Channel 8 : Morning News - 0805 hrs - National DayNational Day (Singapore)The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. This holiday features a National Day Parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations....
- 0900 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on Channel 8 : Morning News - 0905 hrs - News Coverage Buletin Actual Special ReportNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
Live National DayNational Day (Singapore)The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. This holiday features a National Day Parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations.... - 1000 hrs - Opened Completed National flagFlag of SingaporeThe national flag of Singapore was first adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. It was reconfirmed as the national flag when the Republic gained independence on 9 August 1965...
an National anthemMajulah SingapuraMajulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. 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 island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura... - 1001 hrs - Declaration of Independence
- 1002 hrs - Ceremony Marches of National DayNational Day (Singapore)The National Day of Singapore is celebrated every year on 9 August, in commemoration of Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965. This holiday features a National Day Parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations....
- 1200 hrs - Ceremony Marches of Singapore Police DepartementSingapore Police ForceThe Singapore Police Force is the main agency tasked with maintaining law and order in the city-state. Formerly known as the Republic of Singapore Police , it has grown from an 11-man organisation to a 38,587 strong force...
- 1300 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on Channel 8 : Midday News - 1400 hrs - Ceremony Marches of Drum BandNational anthemA national anthem is a generally patriotic musical composition that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions and struggles of its people, recognized either by a nation's government as the official national song, or by convention through use by the people.- History :Anthems rose to prominence...
- 1700 hrs - Renovated
- 1800 hrs - Parade & Ceremony
- 1801 hrs - Opening Ceremony
- 1830 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on Channel 8 : Singapore Today - 1900 hrs - Closed Returned National flagFlag of SingaporeThe national flag of Singapore was first adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. It was reconfirmed as the national flag when the Republic gained independence on 9 August 1965...
an National anthemMajulah SingapuraMajulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. 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 island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura... - 1901 hrs - Show
- 2000 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on SuriaMediaCorp SuriaMediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
: Berita - 2030 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
on Vasantham : Vasantham Tamil News - 2100 hrs - NewsNewsNews is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
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on Channel U : News International at 11:00 pm - 2300 hrs - Singapore National Day 2005 (National anthemMajulah SingapuraMajulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. 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 island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
) - 2301 hrs - Crowd at National flagFlag of SingaporeThe national flag of Singapore was first adopted in 1959, the year Singapore became self-governing within the British Empire. It was reconfirmed as the national flag when the Republic gained independence on 9 August 1965...
10 August
- 0000 hrs - PresidentPresident of SingaporeThe President of the Republic of Singapore is Singapore's head of state. In a Westminster parliamentary system, as which Singapore governs itself, the prime minister is the head of the government while the position of president is largely ceremonial. Before 1993, the President of Singapore was...
- 0100 hrs - Closing Ceremony
- 0101 hrs - Sign-off a National anthemMajulah SingapuraMajulah Singapura is the national anthem of Singapore. 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 island's anthem when it attained self-government. Upon full independence in 1965, Majulah Singapura...
All times indicated are Singapore Standard Time
Singapore Standard Time
Singapore Standard Time or Singapore Time based in Singapore uses a time zone eight hours in advance of UTC .- History :...
.
Television channels
As a national event, the parade was broadcasted "Live" from 12.00 am to 12.00 am (SST) across MediaCorpMediaCorp
Media Corporation of Singapore, better known as MediaCorp, is a group of commercial media companies in Singapore, with business interests in television and radio broadcasting, interactive media, and, to a lesser extent, print publishing and film-making....
for MediaCorp TV channels which include MediaCorp TV Channel 5, MediaCorp TV TVMobile, MediaCorp TV Channel 8, MediaCorp TV Channel U, MediaCorp TV12 Suria
MediaCorp Suria
MediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
, MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham, MediaCorp TV12 okto and MediaCorp News Channel NewsAsia International
Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia is an English language pan-Asian news network based in Singapore and owned by MediaCorp. Started on 1 March 1999 based in Singapore by Television Corporation of Singapore, it was launched internationally on 12 February 2001 as the international broadcasting arm of Channel...
. The commentary on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, MediaCorp TV TVMobile, MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
(MediaCorp TV12 Kids Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
and MediaCorp TV12 Arts Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central
MediaCorp TV12 Central or Central was an English and Tamil language Television channel in Singapore it was launched on 31 March 1996 replacing Premiere 12 it was launched since on 1 January 1994 as Television Corporation of Singapore since 1994.The channel was a combination of 3 distinct...
) and MediaCorp News Channel NewsAsia International
Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia is an English language pan-Asian news network based in Singapore and owned by MediaCorp. Started on 1 March 1999 based in Singapore by Television Corporation of Singapore, it was launched internationally on 12 February 2001 as the international broadcasting arm of Channel...
was in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 and MediaCorp TV Channel U in Mandarin
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
, MediaCorp TV12 Suria
MediaCorp Suria
MediaCorp Suria is a Malay language channel featuring local and acquired Malay dramas and popular programmes. Suria has achieved recognition outside the Malay community drawing media attention in Singapore and abroad....
in Malaysian
Malaysian language
Malaysian or Standard Malay is the official language of Malaysia and a standardized form of the Malay language of the Austronesian family. It is over 80% cognate with Indonesian and is spoken natively by over 10 million people...
and MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham Central in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
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Radio
MediaCorp Radio stations covered the parade "Live" over 938LIVE, Capital 95.8FMCapital 95.8FM
Capital 95.8FM is a Mandarin radio station of MediaCorp in Singapore. It keeps the Chinese community informed about the latest news, and entertains with magazine-style programmes and popular music from the 60s to the 90s. It's programme often includes gossip, speculation and over-exaggeration of...
, Ria 89.7FM
Ria 89.7FM
Ria 89.7FM is a contemporary music radio station of MediaCorp playing a unique blend of Malay, English and international pop hits from Arab and French. - Staff : -Weekends Stand-ins: * Khairudin Shaharom * Ian Farrah Mohd * Dalina Jaafar...
, Lush 99.5FM
Lush 99.5FM
Lush 99.5FM is a radio station which plays a distinct brand of music, consisting of Chill-Out, Urban, Vocal Jazz, Nu Grooves and Deep House.Lush 99.5FM is the first radio station in Singapore to be located in a shopping mall , and is also the first MediaCorp radio station to move out of Caldecott...
and Oli 96.8FM
Oli 96.8FM
Oli 96.8FM is a contemporary music radio station of MediaCorp playing a unique blend of Hindi Top 10 movie hits. Oli 96.8FM is the only official Hindi language radio station to be launched...
in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Mandarin
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
, Malaysian
Malaysian language
Malaysian or Standard Malay is the official language of Malaysia and a standardized form of the Malay language of the Austronesian family. It is over 80% cognate with Indonesian and is spoken natively by over 10 million people...
and Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
respectively.
Online
"Live" webcast would also be available on the official NDP website, MediaCorp NDP webpage and Channel NewsAsia Live.Outdoor Digital Media
'Live' screenings of the parade was available on the outdoor digital screens managed by MediaCorp at ION Orchard and Orchard CentralOrchard Central
Orchard Central is a shopping centre which is Singapore's tallest vertical mall. Shops have started opening since the end of May and its soft opening was on the July 2, 2009...
malls. Digital media screens managed by SPH MediaBoxOffice
Singapore Press Holdings
Singapore Press Holdings Limited is a media organisation in Singapore with businesses in print, Internet and new media, television and radio, outdoor media, and property. SPH has over 4,000 employees, including a team of approximately 1,000 journalists, including correspondents operating around...
in 313@Somerset and HDB Hub also screened the parade "Live.
Other celebrations
- Channel NewsAsiaChannel NewsAsiaChannel NewsAsia is an English language pan-Asian news network based in Singapore and owned by MediaCorp. Started on 1 March 1999 based in Singapore by Television Corporation of Singapore, it was launched internationally on 12 February 2001 as the international broadcasting arm of Channel...
organised a video contest called "The Singapore, I Want". http://www.channelnewsasia.com/nationalday/sgiwant.htm - A special collection of minted stamps, named "Proudly Singapore" was issued to commemorate the history of Singapore. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157734/1/.html
- There was a National Day Relay with over 600 runners. The relay started from the three heartland locations, TampinesTampinesTampines is the largest residential area in the city-state of Singapore and is located in the East Region of the main island. The town is so named because in the 1900s a large forest of Tampines trees were there....
, Jurong EastJurong EastJurong East is a neighbourhood in Singapore, bounded by the Pan Island Expressway, a canal and the shoreline of Jurong Lake, Jurong Town Hall Road, the eastern side of Jurong Gardens, Ayer Rajah Expressway, Penjuru Road, West Coast Road, Sungei Pandan and back to the Pan Island Expressway.It is...
and YishunYishunYishun, or Nee Soon as it was initially named, is a suburban town in the northern part of Singapore, encompassing the Yishun Planning Area, in the North Region, which includes Yishun New Town and the Nee Soon private residential estate....
and there was 8 to 10 change-over points with each relay leg covering a distance of 2-3km. The runners, carrying flags representing various participating organisations, will make their entry into the PadangPadang, SingaporeThe Padang is an open field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore, at the heart of Singapore's central business district. It was formerly known as the Padang Cricket Ground...
as part of the pre-Parade segment. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/157789/1/.html - 110,000 NDP funpacks was given out to spectators and participants at the NDP, previews, and heartland venues. Each funpack contains a commemorative CD, tambourine, whistle, flags, torch-light and NDP stickers. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/158508/1/.html
See also
- National Day ParadeNational Day ParadeThe Singapore National Day Parade is a national ceremony in Singapore that, as its name implies, includes a parade on Singapore's National Day on August 9, in commemoration of Singapore's independence that is usually held at the Padang , the National Stadium, various decentalized venues all over...
- Culture of SingaporeCulture of SingaporeSingapore was a part of British Malaya for many centuries. It was ruled by the Sultanate of Johor. In 1819, the British came to the Island and set up a port and colony. During British rule, the port of Singapore flourished and attracted many migrants...
- Music of SingaporeMusic of SingaporeSingapore has an urban musical scene, and is a center for rock, punk and other genres in the region. The 1960s produced bands like The Crecendos with hit songs like Mr Twister. The Quests, who had hits like "Shanty", "Don't Play That Song", "Jesamine" and "Mr Rainbow"...
External links
- NDP 2010 official website
- Media files of NDP songs are available at the singsingapore site
- The Red Lions free fall team