National Day Parade 2013
Marina Bay Floating Platform
South, Singapore
09 August 2013
Marina Bay Floating Platform
South, Singapore
09 August 2013
The night segment kicked off with "Play" and bursts of rainbow-coloured pyrotechnics....
"Play" shares a part of the rich history of Singapore that Singaporeans are proud of through a playful and energetic re-telling of traditional stories one may have heard from the elders as children...
Telling stories about the places in Singapore...
Amidst the high-energy performances, a MediaCorp reporter interviews spectators...
"Build" pays tribute to how far Singaporeans have come as a nation, as well as the hard work and determination of past and present Singaporeans...
"Reinvent" celebrates the spirit of innovation and creativity to build a better future for Singapore...
"Express" is a musical rendition of the unique memories and stories that Singapore holds for us, which make Singapore our home...
The celebratory mood is enhanced with the MBS showing the Singapore flag and participants in the brightly-coloured light sticks...
"Represent" demonstrates how we continue to strive for excellence and do our best to make a difference to Singapore and our society...
The Merlion expresses his desire to participate in the NDP,
jumps off his pedestal into the Marina Bay, and swims to the Floating Platform...
A motivating segment showing Team Singapore athletes including Paralympic basketballers and equestrians, as well as athletes from lesser known sports...
A mass wushu display not unlike a Jet Li movie...
Playing ball!
"Aspire" encourages Singaporeans to aim high and reach for the stars where the future is bright and there are many opportunities and paths of success for all Singaporeans to exercise their creativity and fulfill their potential...
"Embrace" is about embracing diversity in society and our endeavour to build a gracious and inclusive Singapore...
"Love" celebrates the Singapore story through the love and pride Singaporeans have for our island nation...
Singaporeans looove fireworks!
Saying the pledge with pride - We are proud to be Singaporeans...
An emotional rendition of Majulah Singapura evokes memories of Singapore past and present...
Another round of golden showers...
Goodbye Mr Tan...
"Party" is a giant celebration in honour of Singapore's birthday, and acknowledges the hard work and team spirit that brought everyone together...
A rousing "thank you" by BG Perry Lim, Chairman NDP EXCO...
Followed by a surprise round of starbursts...
Dancing away with Psy's cartoon graphics!
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The energy level of the participants was unmatched - They cheered every departing spectator with the same amount of boundless energy and danced and jumped to every new song!
It was an honour to take a picture with those who have triumphed over the odds...
And then there were the people who just enjoyed the festive mood...
A final surprise round of fireworks - Viewed from the vantage point at the Esplanade...
Somehow Singapore never looked more beautiful...
