National Day Parade, 2006
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The National Day Parade, 2006 (NDP) was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2006 at the National Stadium
to commemorate Singapore
's 41st year of independence. The event will be the last parade to be held at the old stadium, as it will be slated for demolition in 2007. The parade will therefore be located at Marina Bay
on a floating pavilion
, until the new stadium is completed. Besides military
events, events such as singing
, drama
, dance
items put up by various organisations, fireworks, other entertainment programmes were organised during the National Day period.
since 1976, but has been at Padang
, once in every three years, before 1995 and five after 1995. The event will be held at the stadium for the last time before its due for being torn down. The parade will be held at the new stadium when it is completed.
with a red island
of Singapore as its focal point. Multi-coloured brushstrokes demonstrates the nation's vibrancy as a country, with the merging of different colours onto an icon connotes the nation's unity and harmony as multi-racial and multi-religious society. The brushstrokes are supposed to give the logo an Asia
n feel and while Singapore is becoming a global city, the people must not forget their history and Asian values. The black
font is meant to show the state's boldness and that Singapore is looking forward in shaping the future of the nation.
and John Molina and Krueger, the combined schools choir, a skydiving performance by the "Red Lions", Deyi Secondary School
Band and a martial arts
display.
The conductor was Sharon Cheong, while the movements were choreographed by Sylvia McCully.
, soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces
as well as the choreographer himself.
Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel Neil Alan Dyason
Reserve Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel (NS) See Tow Pak Onn
Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Tamalingam M Muthu
Reserve Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Eric Chong Chee Yee
Guard-of-Honour Contingents:
Army (1st Commando Battalion), RSN (Naval Diving Unit), RSAF (Combined Field Defence Squadrons), Police Force (Combined Police Units)
Band-in-Attendance:
Singapore Armed Forces Central Band and Singapore Police Force Band
Non Military Organisations
Uniform Groups:
These are the names of the performances (from first to last) during the show segments:
Our City of Colours:
Performed by 970 performers from the People's Association
and various other organisations, including Tanglin Secondary School
Our Island Of Opportunities:
Performed by 1350 performers from Singapore Soka Association
, The Dream Engine
, SAF Military Police Command, Singapore Civil Defence Force
and the Singapore Police Force
.
Our Nation Of Hopes And Dreams:
Performed by 930 performers from Nan Hua High School
and a team of professional tap dancers.
Grand Finale-Our Global City, Our Home
, known as "My Island Home". The song was composed by local composer Joshua Wan. Other songs which will be sung during this year's National Day Parade are: “小人物的心声” (Xiao Ren Wu De Xin Sheng) by Chen Wei Lian, winner of Channel U
's Project Superstar 2005, "Singapur Entru" by Mohamed Shabir
, winner of Vasantham Central's Vasantham Star 2005, and lastly "Semoga Bahagia", a popular Malay song sung during children's day, by Khairul Anuar, winner of Suria
's Anugerah 2005.
with forty-one candle
s, signifying the nation's 41st birthday. The last few rows at the stadium will be cordoned off for safety reasons. In the middle of the parade, colourful fireworks will be launched from the middle of the stadium during the Provost display. The finale will be the grandest part of the display, spanning three minutes of fireworks display and a traditional item at all National Day Parades. They are expected to rise to a height of 250 metre
s into the sky, allowing people not in the vicinity to view the fireworks. The fireworks are launched 200 metres away from the stadium, where Nicoll Highway
and Mountbatten Road will be closed during the fireworks ceremony.
To launch the fireworks, it takes around eight men launch a crate and each of them is unique, packed with individualised fireworks. The fireworks cues are coded into a digital code and it is overlaid onto the music
that is being played during the parade. If the digital system fails, there is a manual voice back-up to ensure the volunteers can still control the fireworks.
has always been hung outside resident's home
s annually during the period of time. However, putting flags on vehicles were prohibited at all times. The Government
allowed flags to be flown on taxi
s, bus
es and private vehicles. 10,000 taxis and 2,500 buses from ComfortDelGro
(Citycab, Comfort Taxi and SBS Transit
) have been selected to fly a mini version of the nation's flag on it. Private vehicles are also allowed to fly mini flags or put sticker
s featuring the nation's flag on their vehicles.
s, but the Singapore Civil Defence Force
has prepared bases outside the stadium to take precautions. Evacuation routes have been planned and if such an attack happens, spectators are able to evacuate in an orderly manner. Sharp items such as knives and scissors
will not be allowed into the stadium and will be confiscated. For security reasons, X-ray
scanners and metal detectors have been put in place at the stadium.
National Stadium, Singapore
The Singapore National Stadium was located in Kallang. Opened in July 1973, the National Stadium was officially closed on 30 June 2007 and has demolished to make way for the Singapore Sports Hub and New Singapore National Stadium which is expected to open in 2014.The stadium has played host to...
to commemorate 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...
's 41st year of independence. The event will be the last parade to be held at the old stadium, as it will be slated for demolition in 2007. The parade will therefore be located at Marina Bay
Marina Bay
Marina Bay is a bay near Central Area in the southern part of Singapore, and lies to the east of the Downtown Core. Marina Bay is set to be a 24/7 destination with endless opportunities for people to “explore new living and lifestyle options, exchange new ideas and information for business, and be...
on a floating pavilion
Pavilion (structure)
In architecture a pavilion has two main meanings.-Free-standing structure:Pavilion may refer to a free-standing structure sited a short distance from a main residence, whose architecture makes it an object of pleasure. Large or small, there is usually a connection with relaxation and pleasure in...
, until the new stadium is completed. Besides military
Military
A military is an organization authorized by its greater society to use lethal force, usually including use of weapons, in defending its country by combating actual or perceived threats. The military may have additional functions of use to its greater society, such as advancing a political agenda e.g...
events, events such as singing
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
, dance
Dance
Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting....
items put up by various organisations, fireworks, other entertainment programmes were organised during the National Day period.
Venue
National Day Parade has been held at the National StadiumNational Stadium, Singapore
The Singapore National Stadium was located in Kallang. Opened in July 1973, the National Stadium was officially closed on 30 June 2007 and has demolished to make way for the Singapore Sports Hub and New Singapore National Stadium which is expected to open in 2014.The stadium has played host to...
since 1976, but has been at 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...
, once in every three years, before 1995 and five after 1995. The event will be held at the stadium for the last time before its due for being torn down. The parade will be held at the new stadium when it is completed.
Logo
The parade's logo for the 2006 celebrations embraces the theme "Our Global City, Our Home". The logo depicts a globeGlobe
A globe is a three-dimensional scale model of Earth or other spheroid celestial body such as a planet, star, or moon...
with a red island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
of Singapore as its focal point. Multi-coloured brushstrokes demonstrates the nation's vibrancy as a country, with the merging of different colours onto an icon connotes the nation's unity and harmony as multi-racial and multi-religious society. The brushstrokes are supposed to give the logo an Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n feel and while Singapore is becoming a global city, the people must not forget their history and Asian values. The black
Black
Black is the color of objects that do not emit or reflect light in any part of the visible spectrum; they absorb all such frequencies of light...
font is meant to show the state's boldness and that Singapore is looking forward in shaping the future of the nation.
Pre-parade segment
Live bands such as ElectricoElectrico
Electrico is a pop rock and indie Singaporean band originally formed in Singapore in 1996, which went by the name Electric Company in 1996. This band is still active with the present line-up which includes David Tan, Desmond Goh, William Lim Jr.- Electric Company: 1996-1997 :Electric Company was...
and John Molina and Krueger, the combined schools choir, a skydiving performance by the "Red Lions", Deyi Secondary School
Deyi Secondary School
Deyi Secondary School is a government mixed secondary school located in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore. Founded in 1980 with 633 students, Deyi Secondary is remarked for its Niche Development in Performing Arts. An Aesthetics Development Programme forms part of the niche development, which resulted the...
Band and a martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
display.
Emcees
The emcees this year are:- 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:...
- Sheikh HaikelSheikh HaikelSheikh Haikel is a Singaporean rapper, actor and radio personality. He won talent competition Asia Bagus in 1993 and has since established himself as a major player in the entertainment industry...
- Jean DankerJean DankerJean Oliver Danker, born is a DJ at MediaCorp's Class 95FM, a Singapore English radio station, hosting the evening show Cartunes on weekdays from 5–9 pm.She is a Voiceover talent and also involves in TV production...
- Jeremy Ratnam
- For the first time, Michelle Chia and Rosalyn Lee
Motivators
400 motivators from Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) will hype the spectators up for the celebrations. They will be leading the spectators in a series of cheers, songs and also getting them acquainted with their funpacks. They will give away goodies too!Combined Schools Choir
The choir at the National Day Parade this year consists of over 800 students from 16 secondary schools. They will sing and dance to a medly of songs like "Absolutely Everybody" and "Free" during the pre parade segment and “小人物的心声” (Xiao Ren Wu De Xin Sheng), "Singapur Entru", "Semogia Bahagia" and the theme song "My Island Home".- Bedok Green Secondary SchoolBedok Green Secondary SchoolBedok Green Secondary School is a co-educational neighbourhood government secondary school at 360 Bedok North Avenue 3, Singapore. Founded in January 2001, it was housed on the premises of the former Temasek Secondary School at 2 Bedok South Road and moved to its current location on 31 December...
- Bedok South Secondary SchoolBedok South Secondary SchoolBedok South Secondary School is a government, co-educational 'N'/'O'-level preparatory secondary school of the Ministry of Education of Singapore and serves secondary one through five. The school has since grown and established itself to become one of the more popular and quality- added schools in...
- CHIJ Saint Joseph's ConventCHIJ Saint Joseph's ConventCHIJ Saint Joseph's Convent is an all-girls Catholic secondary school in Sengkang, Singapore. The school is one of 11 Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools in Singapore.- History :...
- CHIJ Saint Theresa's ConventCHIJ Saint Theresa's ConventCHIJ Saint Theresa's Convent is an all-girls Catholic secondary school in Singapore. The school is one of 11 Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus schools in Singapore.-History:...
- Christ Church Secondary SchoolChrist Church Secondary SchoolChrist Church Secondary School is a government-aided secondary school located in Woodlands, Singapore, beside Singapore Sports School. Christ Church Secondary School has affiliations with Saint Andrew's Junior College...
- First Toa Payoh Secondary School
- Ghim Moh Secondary School
- Hai Sing Catholic SchoolHai Sing Catholic SchoolHai Sing Catholic School is a secondary school in Singapore founded in 1959 by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary sisters.The then Hai Sing Girls' High School grew out of a need to provide secondary school education to girls in the rural area of Upper Serangoon...
- Guangyang Secondary SchoolGuangyang Secondary SchoolGuangyang Secondary School is a government secondary school in Singapore. It was merged with Braddell-Westlake Secondary School in 2006. Currently it is a co-ed, single session school. - History :...
- Manjusri Secondary SchoolManjusri Secondary SchoolManjusri Secondary School is the only Buddhist secondary school in Singapore, set up by the Singapore Buddhist Federation in 1982.In 2009, Manjusri Secondary School relocated from its former campus in Sims Drive to its new campus in Ubi Avenue 1, which was officially opened by then Education...
- Nan Chiau High SchoolNan Chiau High SchoolNan Chiau High School is a secondary school in Singapore. It was founded as Nan Chiau Teachers' Training School in 1941 by Tan Kah Kee. Its first campus was built on a plot of land donated by Lee Kong Chian, at Kim Yam Road in River Valley. In 1947 the school became Nan Chiau Girls' High School. In...
- Pei Cai Secondary School
- Seng Kang Secondary SchoolSeng Kang Secondary School"Seng Kang Secondary School" is a government Secondary school located in the North-East region of Singapore in Sengkang New Town. It was opened to all student in the Sengkang region in 2001. In early 1999, the school was already thriving, developing its school compound in the premises of...
- Saint Andrew's Secondary SchoolSaint Andrew's Secondary SchoolSaint Andrew's Secondary School is a government-aided Anglican boys' secondary school in Potong Pasir, Singapore. It was established in the 19th century and still operates along traditional British lines.-History:...
- Unity Secondary SchoolUnity Secondary SchoolUnity Secondary School is a government co-educational secondary school in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore. It provides Express, Normal Academic and Normal Technical courses from secondary 1 - 4/5 levels.-Facilities:...
- Yio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolYio Chu Kang Secondary SchoolYio Chu Kang Secondary School was established in 1965 in the same year that Singapore become a Republic. It was built to provide secondary education for the pupils who lived in the Yio Chu Kang area in response to a request made by villagers during a visit by Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, the Prime Minister,...
- Zhenghua Secondary SchoolZhenghua Secondary SchoolZhenghua Secondary School is a government co-educational secondary school located at Bukit Panjang, Singapore....
The conductor was Sharon Cheong, while the movements were choreographed by Sylvia McCully.
Martial Arts Display
The martial arts display is entitled "Youth In Action", choreographed by Vincent Ng, performed by students from Rulang Primary SchoolRulang Primary School
Rulang Primary School is a government primary school located in Jurong West St 52, Singapore.-History:Rulang Primary School was founded in a shophouse at 13 m.s, Jurong Road in 1930, and began with Mr Yak Woh Hoon as the head of the school...
, soldiers 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...
as well as the choreographer himself.
Parade and Ceremony
The parade and ceremony segment consists of the following:Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel Neil Alan Dyason
Reserve Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel (NS) See Tow Pak Onn
Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Tamalingam M Muthu
Reserve Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Eric Chong Chee Yee
Guard-of-Honour Contingents:
Army (1st Commando Battalion), RSN (Naval Diving Unit), RSAF (Combined Field Defence Squadrons), Police Force (Combined Police Units)
Band-in-Attendance:
Singapore Armed Forces Central Band and Singapore Police Force Band
Non Military Organisations
- National Trade Union Congress
- 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....
- PropNex Corporation Pte Ltm,
- Motorola Electronics Pte LtdMotorolaMotorola, Inc. was an American multinational telecommunications company based in Schaumburg, Illinois, which was eventually divided into two independent public companies, Motorola Mobility and Motorola Solutions on January 4, 2011, after losing $4.3 billion from 2007 to 2009...
Uniform Groups:
- 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...
- 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...
- St. John Ambulance in SingaporeSt. John Ambulance in SingaporeSt John Ambulance Singapore is a voluntary organisation in Singapore which provides training in First Aid and Home Nursing. Its members also perform voluntary first aid coverage duties during national events....
- Boys Brigade
- Girls Brigade
- The 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...
- Singapore Red Cross Society
Aerial display
The Apache helicopter did the flyover with the Singapore flag as the National Anthem was played,while the F-16 fighter jets performed a low pass above the main parade and stadium.Show segment
Our City of Colours:
Performed by 970 performers from the People's Association
People's Association
The 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....
and various other organisations, including Tanglin Secondary School
Tanglin Secondary School
Tanglin Secondary School is a Government Secondary School in Singapore.-History:Tanglin Secondary School, which was lcoated at Commonwelath Avenue in the area called Tanglin Halt, was officially opened on 16 October 1964 by Mr Ong Pang Boon, Minister of Education and MLA for Telok Ayer...
Our Island Of Opportunities:
Performed by 1350 performers from Singapore Soka Association
Singapore Soka Association
Singapore 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...
, The Dream Engine
The Dream Engine
The Dream Engine is the name of a music performance group created by Jim Steinman and Steven Rinkoff, first publicly presented in 2006. They only performed songs written or co-written by Steinman...
, SAF Military Police Command, 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...
and the 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...
.
Our Nation Of Hopes And Dreams:
Performed by 930 performers from Nan Hua High School
Nan Hua High School
Nan Hua High School is a secondary school in Clementi, Singapore. The school is operated by the Ministry of Education. It is the tenth Special Assistance Programme school in Singapore, in which both English and Chinese are taught as first languages...
and a team of professional tap dancers.
Grand Finale-Our Global City, Our Home
Songs
The official theme song of the National Day Parade was sung by upcoming Mandarin pop singer Kaira GongKaira Gong
Kaira Gong , is a Singaporean singer whose family is of Shanghai, China descent. She is signed with Taiwanese HIM International Music, and is best known as the protégé of Taiwanese musician David Tao, as well as the label-mate of pop group S.H.E....
, known as "My Island Home". The song was composed by local composer Joshua Wan. Other songs which will be sung during this year's National Day Parade are: “小人物的心声” (Xiao Ren Wu De Xin Sheng) by Chen Wei Lian, winner of Channel U
MediaCorp TV Channel U
MediaCorp Channel U or Channel U is the second Mandarin Chinese channel in Singapore and was started officially began on-air broadcasting, inaugurated opened television studio station's transmission first established since on 1 January 2005...
's Project Superstar 2005, "Singapur Entru" by Mohamed Shabir
Shabir
Shabir is a singer-songwriter, record producer, music programmer and performer based in Singapore. He is the winner of the inaugural singing competition Vasantham Star 2005. The talent quest was hosted by MediaCorp Vasantham TV Channel.-Personal life:...
, winner of Vasantham Central's Vasantham Star 2005, and lastly "Semoga Bahagia", a popular Malay song sung during children's day, by Khairul Anuar, winner of Suria
Suria
Suria, also Syria, is the female deification of supposedly good flowing water, conceived as a weaning Mother goddess, in ancient Celtic polytheism. She was worshipped in Roman Britain and altar-stones raised to her have been recovered at various sites in the United Kingdom. Her name may be derived...
's Anugerah 2005.
Fireworks
Unlike other National Day Parades, this year's parade will feature fireworks at the start, the middle and the end of the parade. The show will start with fireworks and will go as high as 80m into the sky for about a minute. The stadium will transform into a giant birthday cakeBirthday cake
The birthday cake has been an integral part of the birthday celebrations in Western cultures since the middle of the 19th century. Certain rituals and traditions, such as singing of birthday songs, associated with birthday cakes are common to many Western cultures. The Western tradition of adding...
with forty-one candle
Candle
A candle is a solid block or cylinder of wax with an embedded wick, which is lit to provide light, and sometimes heat.Today, most candles are made from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy, other plant waxes, and tallow...
s, signifying the nation's 41st birthday. The last few rows at the stadium will be cordoned off for safety reasons. In the middle of the parade, colourful fireworks will be launched from the middle of the stadium during the Provost display. The finale will be the grandest part of the display, spanning three minutes of fireworks display and a traditional item at all National Day Parades. They are expected to rise to a height of 250 metre
Metre
The metre , symbol m, is the base unit of length in the International System of Units . Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole , its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology...
s into the sky, allowing people not in the vicinity to view the fireworks. The fireworks are launched 200 metres away from the stadium, where Nicoll Highway
Nicoll Highway
Nicoll Highway is a major arterial road in Singapore which links Kallang to the city. En route, it passes through the areas of Kallang, Kampong Glam and Marina Centre....
and Mountbatten Road will be closed during the fireworks ceremony.
To launch the fireworks, it takes around eight men launch a crate and each of them is unique, packed with individualised fireworks. The fireworks cues are coded into a digital code and it is overlaid onto the music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
that is being played during the parade. If the digital system fails, there is a manual voice back-up to ensure the volunteers can still control the fireworks.
Flags
The national flagFlag of Singapore
The 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...
has always been hung outside resident's home
Home
A home is a place of residence or refuge. When it refers to a building, it is usually a place in which an individual or a family can rest and store personal property. Most modern-day households contain sanitary facilities and a means of preparing food. Animals have their own homes as well, either...
s annually during the period of time. However, putting flags on vehicles were prohibited at all times. The Government
Government
Government refers to the legislators, administrators, and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time, and to the system of government by which they are organized...
allowed flags to be flown on taxi
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
s, bus
Bus
A bus is a road vehicle designed to carry passengers. Buses can have a capacity as high as 300 passengers. The most common type of bus is the single-decker bus, with larger loads carried by double-decker buses and articulated buses, and smaller loads carried by midibuses and minibuses; coaches are...
es and private vehicles. 10,000 taxis and 2,500 buses from ComfortDelGro
ComfortDelGro Corporation
ComfortDelGro Corporation Limited is the world's second-largest transport company with a fleet of 46,200 vehicles.Headquartered in Singapore, ComfortDelGro also has operations in China, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Currently, overseas ventures account for 50% of...
(Citycab, Comfort Taxi and SBS Transit
SBS Transit
SBS Transit Limited is a public transport operator in Singapore. Its major competitor in Singapore's duopoly transport system is SMRT Corporation, which also operates bus, rail, taxi and other transport services....
) have been selected to fly a mini version of the nation's flag on it. Private vehicles are also allowed to fly mini flags or put sticker
Sticker
A sticker is a type of a piece of paper or plastic, adhesive, sticky on one side, and usually with a design on the other. They can be used for decoration, depending on the situation. They can come in many different shapes, sizes and colours and are put on things such as lunchboxes, in children's...
s featuring the nation's flag on their vehicles.
Security
The National Day Parade is most unlikely to be attacked by chemicals or bombBomb
A bomb is any of a range of explosive weapons that only rely on the exothermic reaction of an explosive material to provide an extremely sudden and violent release of energy...
s, but the 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...
has prepared bases outside the stadium to take precautions. Evacuation routes have been planned and if such an attack happens, spectators are able to evacuate in an orderly manner. Sharp items such as knives and scissors
Scissors
Scissors are hand-operated cutting instruments. They consist of a pair of metal blades pivoted so that the sharpened edges slide against each other when the handles opposite to the pivot are closed. Scissors are used for cutting various thin materials, such as paper, cardboard, metal foil, thin...
will not be allowed into the stadium and will be confiscated. For security reasons, X-ray
X-ray
X-radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. X-rays have a wavelength in the range of 0.01 to 10 nanometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz and energies in the range 120 eV to 120 keV. They are shorter in wavelength than UV rays and longer than gamma...
scanners and metal detectors have been put in place at the stadium.
See also
- Singapore Fireworks FestivalSingapore Fireworks FestivalThe Singapore Fireworks Celebrations is an annual event held in Singapore as part of its National Day celebrations. It features several local and foreign teams which launch fireworks displays on different nights.-History:...
- National Day Parade, 2005National Day Parade, 2005The National Day Parade, 2005 was a national ceremony in Singapore on August 9, 2005 to commemorate Singapore's 40 years of independence....
- National Day Parade, 2007National Day Parade, 2007The National Day Parade 2007 ' was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2007 at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium to commemorate Singapore's 42nd year of independence. For the first time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.- Venue :...
- National Day Parade, 2008National Day Parade, 2008The National Day Parade 2008 was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2008 at the Marina Bay Floating Stadium to commemorate Singapore's 43rd year of independence. For the second time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.-Theme:...
- National Day Parade, 2009National Day Parade, 2009The National Day Parade 2009, also known as NDP 2009, was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2009 at The Float at Marina Bay to commemorate Singapore's 44th year of independence. For the third time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.-Logo:...
- National Day Parade, 2010National Day Parade, 2010The National Day Parade 2010 was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2010 at the Padang to commemorate Singapore's 45th year of independence.-Logo:...