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NDP 2023: Festivities in 5 heartland locations before Padang party on Aug 9 SINGAPORE – National Day festivities will kick off in the heartland the weekend before Singapore turns 58 on Aug 9, with carnival games and activities at five locations across the island. Organised with Sport Singapore, the GetActive! Singapore Heartland Festivals will be held at Bedok, Jurong West, Toa Payoh and Woodlands stadiums, and at Our Tampines Hub. Tickets for these activities, as well as the 2023 National Day Parade (NDP) to be held at the Padang, will be free, with details to be announced soon. On Aug 9, attendees at the five locations may also be able to catch the state flag fly-past. Fireworks will go off at the same time in the heartland and at the Padang. The parade returns to the Padang for the first time since 2019 with the theme Onward As One, which calls on Singaporeans to look forward and move onwards together, said organisers on Thursday. Colonel Terence Ho, chairman of the NDP 2023 Executive Committee, said: “We hope to call upon Singaporeans to look forward confidently, move onwards together, and come together to build a shared future.” He added that the use of “onward” in the theme carries significance to Singaporeans as a direct translation of the Malay word “majulah”. The activities in the heartland will be held on Aug 5 and 6 at Bedok, Jurong West, Toa Payoh and Woodlands stadiums, and on Aug 6 at Our Tampines Hub. They will feature family-friendly programmes such as sports try-outs that promote active lifestyles for people of all ages, as well as live performances. The celebrations at the Padang will feature a new Total Defence Parade, which will showcase the six pillars of Total Defence using floats, machinery used by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and Home Team, and multimedia elements. “(We) want to inspire the next generation of Singaporeans to continue to play a very strong role towards the strength and security of Singapore,” said Col Ho, who is the chief engineer officer in the army. Aside from crowd favourites such as the Red Lions, presidential gun salute and fireworks, Singaporeans can also expect an enhanced aerial display to commemorate the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s 55th anniversary. Col Ho said the display will feature more aircraft and manoeuvres than in 2022, but more details will be shared at a later date. Also new to the parade is the Digital and Intelligence Service’s guard-of-honour marching contingent, who will make an appearance for the first time. The service is the SAF’s fourth arm, established in 2022 to provide timely intelligence and to safeguard Singapore against digital threats, including cyber attacks and electronic warfare. The show segment, themed Building Our Shared Future As One, will be told across four acts and three connecting short films. It will tell inspirational stories of Singaporeans who overcame adversity to chase their dreams. They include sprint queen Shanti Pereira, furniture maker and designer Ahmad Habshee, and deaf teacher Charlene Wong. “Coming out from the pandemic (over) the last three years, we want to give Singaporeans that confidence to look forward to the future, to move forward together, and also to build a shared future,” said Col Ho. This is reflected in the upbeat NDP theme song Shine Your Light, which was released on Thursday. The song was composed and co-written by Don Richmond. Singapore rapper Shigga Shay co-wrote the song and also performs on the track with a slate of artists – 53A, The Island Voices, lewloh, Olivia Ong, Iman Fandi and Lineath. The rapper also directed the music video. Richmond, who also wrote the NDP 2022 theme song Stronger Together, said the upbeat and catchy tune aims to ignite the spirit of all Singaporeans and give them something to smile about. “Hopefully, in no time, the kids will be clapping along and singing along as well,” he said. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ndp-2023-festivities-at-sports-stadiums-before-padang-party-on-aug-9 NDP 2023 ticket ballot: Online application to open from May 29 to June 12 https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ndp-2023-ticket-ballot-online-application-may-29-june-12-2179136 personally, am a fan of fireworks in the heartlands, try out some night photography on my hp.

Party still go on. Message is very clear, if you refused to go for vaccination, you will be left behind. National Day Parade 2021 to go ahead with physical event and spectators at The Float @ Marina Bay https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/national-day-parade-2021-ndp-floating-platform-15124154 SINGAPORE: This year’s National Day Parade (NDP) on Aug 9 will go ahead with a centralised physical event and spectators at The Float @ Marina Bay, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Monday (Jun 28). The number of participants and spectators will be “scaled down appropriately”, Dr Ng said, adding that the final figure will be decided later. Spectators above 12 years old who are eligible for the national vaccination programme must be fully vaccinated before attending the event. They will also have to undergo pre-event COVID-19 testing. All participants have also been vaccinated against the coronavirus and are routinely tested before each rehearsal in separate groups. There will only be one preview show before the main event. “There will be the usual combined parade and show, there will also be heartland activities, which the NDP Committee will share,” Dr Ng told reporters ahead of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Day on Thursday. “By Aug 9, with Singaporeans’ cooperation, we hope that at least two-thirds of the population would have gotten their second dose,” he said, highlighting that vaccinated participants and spectators “reduces a lot of risk”. “With proper safety measures, it will be safe enough for us to conduct a physical NDP on the floating platform, and I hope that Singaporeans will give us the support.” When asked about show elements like fireworks and the potential for crowding, Dr Ng said “we need Singaporeans to play their part”. “It is better to watch from the comfort and safety of their homes. Do not crowd and I think there will be administrators and safe distancing ambassadors on the ground to help enforce,” he added. “But the new normal also means that Singaporeans must take their own measures to protect themselves and especially if you are not vaccinated.” Dr Ng advised those who are not vaccinated to watch the heartland activities at home and to avoid the crowds as “it is just not as safe”. “If you are vaccinated, it does not mean you do not take any safety measures, but the risk to you is less,” he added. Dr Ng also asked Singaporeans for their understanding if this year’s show turns out to be "not as well prepared" as in previous years, given the shorter preparation time due to changing scenarios amid COVID-19. “We hope that the NDP will give us a wider perspective because it has been a tough year, a year and a half, and I think with Singaporeans’ support and help, I think we can achieve,” he added.

Kinda last minute Wat time it starts?

Have you missed the NDP ? No, I actually love the fireworks more than the NDP. Here goes , enjoy ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Y7azWJOwU

I saw fireworks on last Sunday night which was the day of Mr LKY.s funeral. I am living in the western side of Singapore and the fireworks was in the north direction. I can even hear the sound. Anyone knows where did the fireworks come from?

[extract] Opel tried to steal the spot light at this year's VW annual event at W

Went to have dinner at someplace, and here are some vids. Enjoy

I am trying to find a place where i can drive there and see the fireworks with my girlfriend tmr ... Any place to suggest bro ? cheers !

Any lobang ?

Hi, I read that from now till Chinese New Year, there will be fireworks display at Singapore River every Saturday. May I know what is the timing of the fireworks ? And a good location to watch it ? Thanks.

...Anotehr $100k gone up in smoke.... [laugh] Pics taken off the Tower Club, 62nd Storey

Hi, Does anyone know what time is the fireworks this evening ?

Any recommendations to view the fireworks tomorrow? Where would be a good place?

SOme pictures to share.. Went on both days. anyone else here went too? Was drizzling though..

Anyone know the timing of the NDP 2008 fireworks? Plan to go back to office to watch but wondering what is the best time to go in. Thank you. Regards,

Beside the main venue got fireworks during the NDP, anyone know of other place got fireworks display at the same time ?? So that people from northern or western or eastern do not have to go down to city area to view it.

Yearly Chinese New Year fireworks in Tangkak (Johore) Feb 2008. This one costs ard RM$388 for 101 rounds.

I can hear them here in my home up north in Woodlands!

Anyone know stay in which hotel will get to have a good view of the fireworks in KL? Anyone also know what is the fireworks schedule in KL? Thank you very much. Regards,

Guys, I don't understand this. what is it that is so fascinating about fireworks? Is it Sporeans are so deprived of entertainment that they are willing to stuck in jams, stuck in public transport, walk miles and miles, just for that 5-15 minutes of fireworks? I really don't get it. What is so interesting about some spluttering lights in the air?

any one of you planning to watch fireworks at esplanade tomorrow? if yes, where you plan to park your rides?

Thought of bringing my daughter to watch fireworks this evening. Any idea where i can find a good location with not much parking problem? I don't mind walk abit.

Hi, Anyone knows any good places to watch fireworks come national day ?