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NATIONAL DAY PARADE 2013

On 9 August 2013, Singapore celebrated its 48th birthday with the annual National Day

Parade as well as celebrations in various parts of Singapore.

This year theme of National Day Parade 2013 is “Many Stories… One Singapore.” It calls on everyone to

remember and share the stories that make us who we are and how we identify ourselves as Singaporeans.

On that day, a Dynamic Defence Display (D3) conducted by Singapore Marine, Land and Air force. Additionally Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) also join in this year’s D3. There were a total of 31 contingents, comprising our Guard-of-Honour contingents, the SAF Colours Party, the Combined Band, five contingents from the SAF and Home Team, ten uniformed groups, five social organizations and five companies had participated in this year National Day Parade.

There were nine segments for this year National Day shows, which includes Play, Build, Reinvent, Express, Represent, Aspire, Embrace, Love and Party. Each meant to highlight Singapore’s uniqueness and diversity in an entertaining and humorous way. There are nearly 6,000 performers involved in the parade, which was watched by 26,000 spectators at the Marina Bay Floating Platform.

Below is the video link to National Day message presented by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong:
http://youtu.be/fb5nm2OIghI

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HARI RAYA PUASA

After 30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting during Ramadan, the first three days of Hari Raya Aidilfitri were celebrated on a grand scale.

For Muslims, the month of Ramadan is devoted to worship, charitable deeds and acts of compassion. To purify one’s body and soul, they practice abstinence from food and drink during the day. When the sun sets, families and friends often gather to break the fast with evening prayers and meals.

During Ramadan, you can pay a visit to the street bazaar at Geylang Serai, also known as the Malay Village. Besides the glittering street light-ups and traditional decorations, you can find a wide variety of street stalls that sell traditional Malay food, fashion, textiles and handicrafts.

When Hari Raya Aidilfitri arrives, Muslim families often dress in the same colour to signify their unity. They will visit relatives and friends, while the owners will prepare a sumptuous home-cooked Hari Raya Aidilfitri feast to welcome all the visitors.

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