National Day Parade, 2008
Encyclopedia
The National Day Parade 2008 (NDP 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.
speeches. Five domain of the Singapore Spirit emphasied and portrayed during the parade were: Unity, Determination, Confidence, Dynamism, and Compassion.
Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Teo Cheng Hai
Lieutenant-Colonel Yeong Chee Meng
Master Warrant Officer Shamsuddin Bin Isnin
Master Warrant Officer Devendran
Master Warrant Officer P. Jegathesan
Second Warrant Officer Roger Koh
Army (1st Commando Battalion), RSN (Naval Diving Unit), RSAF (Air Defence Operations Command & Air Power Generation Command), Singapore Police Force (Combined Police Units)
Singapore Armed Forces Central Band
Second Warrant Officer Brian Lee
, telephone
, the Internet
, and self-service automated payment machines such as "AXS" or Self-service Automated Machines ("SAM").
The cover of the bags were designed by young artists with disabilities from Very Special Arts Singapore and other artists from School of the Arts
.
A total of 135,000 bags were given away to spectators during the three NDP previews, full dressed rehearsal and on August 9. Some of the highlight items in the bag include a giant inflatable glove with six light-emitting diode
s which will blink for six seconds every time the glove is shaken or hit and a 90-page discount coupons booklet.
As with the previous NDP during 2000, the Republic of Singapore Air Force
(RSAF) was scheduled the RSAF Black Knights
for Aerobatic display in NDP'08.
The pre-parade segment at this year's National Day Parade was expected to be a multi-sensory experience, with performances on land, sea and air.
Some of the parade's highlights include:
A Singapore Cheer was introduced in this year's parade for the purpose of cheering on athletes and Singaporeans at sporting and other competitions.
, was sung by the winner of both Singapore
and Asian Idol
Hady Mirza
. The music and lyrics were done by local composer Benny Wong. The Chinese version of the theme song, entitled 晴空万里, was sung by Mandarin pop singer Joi Chua
.
Additionally, We Are Singapore was also featured in an a capella rendition of the popular tune. Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English – the four songs encapsulate the Singapore Spirit of racial tolerance and friendship.
outside their homes. The national flag are also allowed to be flown outside government buildings and private properties.
However, hanging flags on vehicles was prohibited at all times. In recent years, the Singapore Government allowed mini flags to be flown on commercial and private vehicles. In 2006, 10,000 taxis and 2,500 buses from ComfortDelGro
(Citycab, Comfort Taxi and SBS Transit
) were 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.
In 2008, the rules for displaying the flag are further relaxed. The national flag now may be displayed on clothes and costumes during the period of National Day celebrations. Decals, stickers, posters or other visual images of the flag may also be displayed freely. The only requirement is the flag must be treated with respect at all times.
9 August (National Day
)
10 August
All times indicated are Singapore Standard Time
.
. However, it would not be broadcasted in 3D. Instead, for the first time in local television history, the 'live' telecast of the parade was in True High Definition
and 5.1 Surround Sound
on MediaCorp TV HD5.
for MediaCorp TV channels which include MediaCorp TV Channel 5, MediaCorp TV HD5, MediaCorp TV TVMobile, MediaCorp TV Channel 8, MediaCorp TV Channel U, MediaCorp TV12 Suria
, MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham, MediaCorp TV12 okto and MediaCorp News Channel NewsAsia International
. The commentary on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, MediaCorp TV HD5, MediaCorp TV TVMobile, MediaCorp TV12 Central
(MediaCorp TV12 Kids Central
and MediaCorp TV12 Arts Central
) and MediaCorp News Channel NewsAsia International
was in English
, MediaCorp TV Channel 8 and MediaCorp TV Channel U in Mandarin
, MediaCorp TV12 Suria
in Malaysian
and MediaCorp TV12 Vasantham Central in Tamil
.
, Ria 89.7FM
, Lush 99.5FM
and Oli 96.8FM
in English
, Mandarin
, Malaysian
and Tamil
respectively.
malls. Digital media screens managed by SPH MediaBoxOffice
in 313@Somerset and HDB Hub also screened the parade "Live.
, three large screens telecasted NDP 2008 'live' as part of Young NTUC's Flag@Padang Celebrations. A large LCD Screen at Merlion
Park broadcast NDP 2008 live as the public was expected along Esplanade
Walk and Merlion Park to view the NDP Flypast, RSAF Black Knights Aerial Display as well as soak-in the spectacular NDP fireworks.
attack, the Singapore Civil Defence Force
and Singapore Police Force
had prepared stations outside the stadium as a precaution. Evacuation routes were planned and if such an attack is to happen, spectators were able to evacuate in an orderly manner. Sharp items such as knives and scissors
were not allowed into the stadium and were confiscated. For security reasons, X-ray
scanners and metal detectors were put in place at the stadium.
Since the parade was held by the bay, waterways in the bay were out of bounds to the usual sea craft and bumboats ferrying tourists along Singapore River
.
Marina Bay Floating Stadium
The Float at Marina Bay, stylised as The Float@Marina Bay and also known as the Marina Bay Floating Platform , is the world's largest floating stage...
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 43rd year of independence
History of the Republic of Singapore
The history of the Republic of Singapore began when Singapore gained its independence and became a republic following an ejection from Malaysia on 9 August 1965. After the separation, the fledgling nation had to become self-sufficient, and faced problems including mass unemployment, housing...
. For the second time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.
Theme
The theme for NDP 2008 was "Celebrating the Singapore Spirit". The theme was inspired by the previous years Prime Minister's National Day RallyNational Day Rally
The National Day Rally is an annual address that the Prime Minister of Singapore makes to the entire nation, on the second Sunday after August 9, the country's National Day...
speeches. Five domain of the Singapore Spirit emphasied and portrayed during the parade were: Unity, Determination, Confidence, Dynamism, and Compassion.
Logo
The NDP 2008 logo captures Singaporean's celebration of the Singapore Spirit. The children are reaching for the stars, striving for excellence, determined to succeed and confident of a brighter future ahead. They are dancing in step with one another as a show of unity and graciousness. The logo radiates vibrancy and dynamism; inspiring all Singaporeans to shine for Singapore.Parade & Ceremony
- Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel Mark Teo Cheng Hai
- Reserve Parade Commander:
Lieutenant-Colonel Yeong Chee Meng
- Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Shamsuddin Bin Isnin
- Reserve Parade Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer Devendran
- Colours Sergeant Major:
Master Warrant Officer P. Jegathesan
- Reserve Colours Sergeant Major:
Second Warrant Officer Roger Koh
- Guard-of-Honour Contingents:
Army (1st Commando Battalion), RSN (Naval Diving Unit), RSAF (Air Defence Operations Command & Air Power Generation Command), Singapore Police Force (Combined Police Units)
- Band-in-Attendance:
Singapore Armed Forces Central Band
- Black Knights Commentator:
Second Warrant Officer Brian Lee
Tickets
As in previous years, Singaporeans had to e-ballot to obtain tickets for the preview and parade. Applications for e-balloting were made through SMSShort message service
Short Message Service is a text messaging service component of phone, web, or mobile communication systems, using standardized communications protocols that allow the exchange of short text messages between fixed line or mobile phone devices...
, telephone
Telephone
The telephone , colloquially referred to as a phone, is a telecommunications device that transmits and receives sounds, usually the human voice. Telephones are a point-to-point communication system whose most basic function is to allow two people separated by large distances to talk to each other...
, the Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
, and self-service automated payment machines such as "AXS" or Self-service Automated Machines ("SAM").
Funpacks
The National Day Parade 2008 Funpacks were made from Tetra Paks, first time in parade history. The bags are waterproof and can withstand loads of at least 3 kg.The cover of the bags were designed by young artists with disabilities from Very Special Arts Singapore and other artists from School of the Arts
School of the Arts, Singapore
The School of the Arts is Singapore's specialized independent pre-tertiary arts school. It was initiated by Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts, and caters to youths who have talent and capability in the arts....
.
A total of 135,000 bags were given away to spectators during the three NDP previews, full dressed rehearsal and on August 9. Some of the highlight items in the bag include a giant inflatable glove with six light-emitting diode
Light-emitting diode
A light-emitting diode is a semiconductor light source. LEDs are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting...
s which will blink for six seconds every time the glove is shaken or hit and a 90-page discount coupons booklet.
Highlights
Republic 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...
(RSAF) was scheduled the RSAF Black Knights
RSAF Black Knights
The Black Knights is the official aerobatics team of the Republic of Singapore Air Force featuring six F-16C Fighting Falcons in formation flight...
for Aerobatic display in NDP'08.
The pre-parade segment at this year's National Day Parade was expected to be a multi-sensory experience, with performances on land, sea and air.
Some of the parade's highlights include:
- Sparkles of Singapore: A group of wheelchair-using performers
- A Pyrotechnics Symphonyand a four-minute Bay Show with jet skis, stunt kites and powerboats
- The SAF Red LionsSingapore Armed Forces Parachute TeamThe Singapore Armed Forces Parachute Team is best known for its free fall displays at the annual National Day Parade held in Singapore since its first appearance in 1989 as a formalised team, as opposed to sporadic displays since the 1970s by members of the Singapore Commandos Formation and...
will also return with a military freefall display - Act 1: Search! Pioneers of a New Age
- Act 2: Sense! Artists of a New Landscape
- Act 3: Spring! Creators of a New World
- Grand finale: Shine! Singapore Spirit
Singapore Cheer
Singapore Cheer : One People One Nation One Singapore Hey! Hey! Hey! One People! One Nation! One People! One Nation! One People! One Nation! One People! One Nation! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! One People One Nation One Singapore SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPOR One People One Nation One Singapore One People One Nation One Singapore Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! We’ve built a nation with our hands The toil of people from a dozen lands Strangers when we first began, now Singaporean Let’s reach out for Singapore, join our hands forevermore One People One Nation One Singapore That’s the way that we will be forevermore Every creed and every race has its role and has its place One People One Nation One Singapore Yeah! Yeah! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! One People! One Nation! One People! One Nation! (Rap) One People One Nation One Singapore SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPOR One People One Nation One Singapore One People One Nation One Singapore Woah yeah! |
A Singapore Cheer was introduced in this year's parade for the purpose of cheering on athletes and Singaporeans at sporting and other competitions.
Theme songs
The official theme song of the National Day Parade, entitled Shine for SingaporeShine for Singapore
Shine for Singapore is a song commissioned for Singapore's National Day Parade, 2008. It is sung by Hady Mirza in English, while it is sung by Joi Chua in Mandarin.- External links :***...
, was sung by the winner of both Singapore
Singapore Idol
Singapore Idol is a television show on Channel 5 of MediaCorp TV. It is a competition among undiscovered singers in Singapore. Like others in the Idol series, it is modelled after Pop Idol. The current judges are singer/songwriter Dick Lee and record producers Florence Lian and Ken Lim. Previous...
and Asian Idol
Asian Idol
Asian Idol is a reality singing competition, which featured winners of Idol competitions from six Southeast and South Asian countries consisting of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam...
Hady Mirza
Hady Mirza
Hady Mirza is a Singaporean singer of Bugis descent, with his grandparents hailing from Sulawesi. He is the winner of the second season of the reality TV show Singapore Idol...
. The music and lyrics were done by local composer Benny Wong. The Chinese version of the theme song, entitled 晴空万里, was sung by Mandarin pop singer Joi Chua
Joi Chua
Joi Chua or Joi Tsai is a Singaporean female singer signed under Play Music.Joi was educated at Raffles Girls' Primary School, Clementi Town Secondary School, and Singapore Polytechnic in Optometry....
.
Featured songs
Other than the theme songs, NDP 2008 featured 4 more songs, each in one of the four main languages of our country.- Home was played in Tamil
- My Island Home in Chinese accompanied by an operatic poem
- There’s No Place I’d Rather Be in Malay complemented by a Malay poem
Additionally, We Are Singapore was also featured in an a capella rendition of the popular tune. Chinese, Malay, Tamil and English – the four songs encapsulate the Singapore Spirit of racial tolerance and friendship.
Flags
During the celebration period (1 July to 30 September), residents are encouraged to hang 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...
outside their homes. The national flag are also allowed to be flown outside government buildings and private properties.
However, hanging flags on vehicles was prohibited at all times. In recent years, the Singapore Government allowed mini flags to be flown on commercial and private vehicles. In 2006, 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....
) were 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.
In 2008, the rules for displaying the flag are further relaxed. The national flag now may be displayed on clothes and costumes during the period of National Day celebrations. Decals, stickers, posters or other visual images of the flag may also be displayed freely. The only requirement is the flag must be treated with respect at all times.
Schedule
NDP @ Marina Bay 2008 Programme schedule on 9 August 2008:9 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....
)
- 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 :...
on Channel NewsAsia International : Primetime 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 :...
on Channel U : News Business at 9:00 pm - 2130 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 5 : News 5 Tonight - 2200 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 : News in Mandarin - 2300 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 U : News International at 11:00 pm - 2300 hrs - Singapore National Day 2008 (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 :...
.
Broadcast
For the first time, NDP 2008 was recorded in 3D3D television
A 3D television is a television set that employs techniques of 3D presentation, such as stereoscopic capture, multi-view capture, or 2D-plus-depth, and a 3D display – a special viewing device to project a television program into a realistic three-dimensional field.- History :In the late-1890's,...
. However, it would not be broadcasted in 3D. Instead, for the first time in local television history, the 'live' telecast of the parade was in True High Definition
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
and 5.1 Surround Sound
5.1 surround sound
5.1 is the common name for six channel surround sound multichannel audio systems. 5.1 is now the most commonly used layout in both commercial cinemas and home theaters. It uses five full bandwidth channels and one low frequency enhancement channel . Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS, and...
on MediaCorp TV HD5.
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 HD5, 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 HD5, 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...
.
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.
Others
At the PadangPadang, 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...
, three large screens telecasted NDP 2008 'live' as part of Young NTUC's Flag@Padang Celebrations. A large LCD Screen at Merlion
Merlion
The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, used as a mascot of Singapore. Its name combines "mer" meaning the sea and "lion". The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese...
Park broadcast NDP 2008 live as the public was expected along Esplanade
Esplanade, Singapore
The Esplanade is a waterfront location just north of the mouth of the Singapore River in downtown Singapore. It is primarily occupied by the Esplanade Park, and was the venue where one of Singapore's largest congregation of satay outlets until their relocation to Clarke Quay as a result of the...
Walk and Merlion Park to view the NDP Flypast, RSAF Black Knights Aerial Display as well as soak-in the spectacular NDP fireworks.
Security
In the event of a chemical 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...
attack, 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...
and 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...
had prepared stations outside the stadium as a precaution. Evacuation routes were planned and if such an attack is to happen, spectators were 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...
were not allowed into the stadium and were 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 were put in place at the stadium.
Since the parade was held by the bay, waterways in the bay were out of bounds to the usual sea craft and bumboats ferrying tourists along Singapore River
Singapore River
The Singapore River is a river in Singapore with great historical importance. The Singapore River flows from the Central Area, which lies in the Central Region in the southern part of Singapore before emptying into the ocean...
.
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...
- National Day RallyNational Day RallyThe National Day Rally is an annual address that the Prime Minister of Singapore makes to the entire nation, on the second Sunday after August 9, the country's National Day...
- 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, 2006National Day Parade, 2006The National Day Parade, 2006 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...
- 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, 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:...
- Singapore Fireworks Celebrations