MAJULAH! THE SINGAPORE SPIRIT
Theme
Singapore is our home. As Singaporeans, we share a culture and heritage that is uniquely Singaporean. As a nation, we are united by common ideals and a shared vision.The theme for NDP 2011 is Majulah! The Singapore Spirit. Majulah means “Onward!”. It represents our strength, energy and dynamism to continually strive towards building a better Singapore. It is a word with deep roots in our history that also connects with our National Anthem – a familiar touch point that is close to every Singaporean’s heart.
The Singapore Spirit, highlights our unity as one people. It symbolises the competence and confidence that drive us to reach beyond our boundaries and to constantly seek new heights to scale. It also represents a unity built upon mutual trust as well as our can-do attitude and determination to take challenges in our stride.
Taken together, Majulah! The Singapore Spirit is a rally cry that calls on all Singaporeans to move forward together to bring Singapore to greater heights, to excel in our diverse fields of work and play and to realise our fullest potential. Through the theme, we hope Singaporeans will pause to reflect and discover what the Singapore Spirit means to them. In sharing and passing on the Singapore Spirit to our children, and our grandchildren, we seek to strengthen our roots and at the same time inspire future generations to build a better home, a better Singapore.
Logo
The five figures symbolise brightly burning flames whose soaring motion reflects Singaporeans’ constant drive for higher levels of success as a nation. The two central figures form the shape of a heart which represents our love for Singapore and the compassion in our society as we celebrate 46 years of independence. The five stars stand for our nation’s ideals of democracy, justice, equality, peace and progress.
The shades of red reflect Singaporeans from all walks of life. The overall vivid red colour signifies our unity, determination and can-do spirit that bond us in times of success and adversity.
(Source: http://www.ndp.org.sg/#/about/theme-and-logo)
Synopsis
Majulah! The Singapore Spirit
A Musical
Written by Haresh Sharma
NDP 2011’s Show will be a Musical in 5 Acts that will bring out elements of the Singapore Spirit. We see the story of Singapore through the eyes of 2 main characters – Mother and Son. Mother gives birth to the Son in 1965 against the backdrop of Singapore achieving independence. Son experiences and discovers the Singapore Spirit around him – in Mother, who selflessly raises him and provides him the best a parent can give their child; in his neighbours, who look out for each other and for him when the going gets tough; in Singapore, which tries to better the lives of her citizens.
In 2011, Son is an adult and has his own child (Grandson). He tries to instill the Singapore Spirit into Grandson. Although Singapore has achieved great success with much progress, material comfort and security, we should still live up to the principles of unity, trust and commitment to our country – for Grandson’s future and for future generations.
In the end, Grandson realises that even though his generation has not experienced hard times, like Son and Mother, our country and our people can still remain strong and united.
DAZHONG PRIMARY SCH @ the NE SHOW - Green Sector
Parade Sequence
* Pre-parade
: The pre-parade segment today may include mass-displays, choir performances, school band displays, sky-diving displays, and other light-hearted performances to entertain the crowd prior to the parade proper, with the added positive effect of encouraging parade-attendees to be seated earlier.
* Parade & Ceremonies:
The parade has been a traditional staple of the National Day Parade. Participants of the parade include members of the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, representatives of the different unions (including members of the National Trades Union Congress) and Ministries as well as students in uniformed groups (such as the National Cadet Corps, National Police Cadet Corps, National Civil Defence Cadet Corps[2], the Singapore Red Cross, the Boys' and Girls' Brigades, the Scouts Association, the Girl Guides, St. John Ambulance Brigade) and representatives of various Singapore business entities.
Participants are split into two main sections: the Guard-of-Honour contingents and the Supporting Contingents. The four Guard-of-Honour contingents are made up of members from the three arms of the Singapore Armed Forces (the Army, represented by the Best Combat Unit; the Navy; and the Air Force) as well as the Singapore Police Force. All members of these contingents are dressed in their respective ceremonial uniforms, known as the No. 1 uniform. Behind the Guard-of-Honour contingents stand the Colours Party, where the 35 SAF regimental colours are held by a group of officers, known as ensigns, from the Singapore Armed Forces. The 3 state colours are in between the Navy and Air Force Guard-of-Honour contingents, and are also manned by the SAF's NCO's, also known as Colour Sergeants.
* Marchpast
The Parade Commander will command the Parade contingents to prepare for the Marchpast, and will then march out of the Parade Grounds.
*Mobile Column
The Mobile Column is the parade of vehicles and other hardware from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force.
* Flypast
Since 1971, the Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast has been a regular NDP favorite. The flypast of various military aircraft on the parade shows the country's military air offensive and defensive capabilities.
.... Red Lions... Fireworks.....
Read more from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Day_Parade
You are required to read more on the National Day Celebrations. We will be doing a composition on Celebrations in Term 4.
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