National Day Parade, 2010
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The National Day Parade 2010 (aka NDP 2010) was a national ceremony held on 9 August 2010 at the Padang
to commemorate Singapore
's 45th year of independence.
The slogan ties in with how activities related to 2010's National Day will be framed along the lines of encouraging Singaporeans to articulate their dreams and to fly the flag. It also sits with how the parade Show takes its inspiration from the national flag.
, telephone
, the Internet
, and self-service automated payment machines such as "AXS" or SingPost's Self-service Automated Machines ("SAM").
Tickets application were open from 15 to 24 May 2010. Applicants chose to apply for tickets to the preview parade on 31 Jul 10 or actual parade on 9 Aug 10.
Most of the items in the Fun Totes was contained neatly in a Fun Box, which itself functions as a national heritage game.
. The lyrics of the song were also written by her. A dance version of the theme song, was sung by Singapore Idols
Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel
during the Parade & Ceremony after the Prime Minister took his seat at the Padang.
Presidential Gun Salute
Aerial Flypast
Mobile Column
Participating Vehicles
All times indicated are Singapore Standard Time
.
The areas include:
The celebrations were carnival-styled, filled with performances, activities, pyrotechnics
displays and fireworks
. They were also the venues where the Mobile Column passed through after the Padang drivepast.
. However, it was not 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 HD5.
channels which included Channel 5, HD5, Channel 8, Channel U, Suria
, Vasantham, okto and Channel NewsAsia International
. The commentary on Channel 5, HD5, Channel NewsAsia and okto was in English, Channels 8 and U in Mandarin, Suria in Malay and Vasantham in Tamil.
, Warna 94.2FM
and Oli 96.8FM
in English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil respectively.
malls. Digital media screens managed by SPH MediaBoxOffice
in 313@Somerset and HDB Hub also screened the parade 'live'.
clubhouses and Resorts World Sentosa.
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. In 2010, SMRT Corporation
displays flags at some 100 locations at all its offices, train stations, bus interchanges, as well as on SMRT taxis and buses and staff private vehicles.
Private vehicles are also allowed to fly mini flags or put sticker
s or decals featuring the nation's flag on their vehicles. Clip-on flags for vehicles were distributed widely this year.
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.
As the theme for 2010's NDP is Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag, there has been a jump in sales for the national flag.
Padang, 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...
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 45th year of independence.
Logo
The NDP 2010 logo depicts the five stars of the Singapore flag in their original ensemble as seen on the flag. The shooting motion that accompanies the stars, meanwhile, resembles the movement of the crescent moon in the national flag. The use of brushstrokes gives it a light, elegant feel, and depicts a sense of flight, of aspirations and of hope.Theme
The theme for NDP 2010, Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag, captures Singaporeans collective hope for a better future and expresses pride for the nation.The slogan ties in with how activities related to 2010's National Day will be framed along the lines of encouraging Singaporeans to articulate their dreams and to fly the flag. It also sits with how the parade Show takes its inspiration from the national flag.
Tickets
As in previous years, Singaporeans have 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 SingPost's Self-service Automated Machines ("SAM").
Tickets application were open from 15 to 24 May 2010. Applicants chose to apply for tickets to the preview parade on 31 Jul 10 or actual parade on 9 Aug 10.
Fun Totes
The NDP 10 Funpack, dubbed as Fun Totes, comes in seven designs. The Fun Totes was designed by several local designers.Most of the items in the Fun Totes was contained neatly in a Fun Box, which itself functions as a national heritage game.
Theme song
The official theme song of NDP 2010, entitled Song For Singapore, was sung by a local singer, Corrinne MayCorrinne May
Corrinne May is a Singaporean singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles.Corrinne composed and performed the theme song for Singapore's National Day 2010, titled "Song for Singapore"...
. The lyrics of the song were also written by her. A dance version of the theme song, was sung by Singapore Idols
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...
Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel
Sylvia Ratonel
Sylvia Anne Ratonel is a Singaporean singer and spokesmodel of Euro-Filipino descent. She is most popularly known as the first female finalist in Singapore Idol history as well as being the runner-up of the third season...
during the Parade & Ceremony after the Prime Minister took his seat at the Padang.
Parade and ceremony participants
- Parade Commander : LTC Lek Seng Khoon
- Reserve Parade Commander : LTC Mohd Fahmi Aliman
- Parade Regimental Sergeant Major : MWO Chen Yuen Cheong Albert (BDE SM 76 SIB)
- Reserve Parade Regimental Sergeant Major : MWO Jennifer Tan (first lady Parade RSM)
- Colours Sergeant Major (Army) : TBA
- Colours Sergeant Major (Air Force) : TBA
- Colours Sergeant Major (Navy) : TBA
- Colours Sergeant Major (SAF Colours Party): 1WO Dennis Chia
- NDP 2010 Combined Military bandMilitary bandA military band originally was a group of personnel that performs musical duties for military functions, usually for the armed forces. A typical military band consists mostly of wind and percussion instruments. The conductor of a band commonly bears the title of Bandmaster or Director of Music...
s- Singapore Armed ForcesSingapore Armed ForcesThe Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
Central Band - Singapore Police ForceSingapore 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...
Band - Swiss Winds NCC Command Band-Max Impact
- Singapore Armed Forces
- Guard of Honor Commanders
- Singapore ArmySingapore ArmyThe Singapore Army is the branch of the Singapore Armed Forces responsible for land operations. It is the largest of the three armed services and heavily reliant on a conscript army, comprising the majority of Singapore's Operationally Ready National Servicemen .-Capabilities:The mission of the...
(1st Commando Bn., also GOH Commander): - Republic of Singapore NavyRepublic of Singapore NavyThe Republic of Singapore Navy is the naval component of the Singapore Armed Forces , responsible for the defence of Singapore against sea-borne threats and protection of its sea lines of communications. Operating within the crowded littoral waters of the Singapore Strait, the RSN is regarded as...
(Naval Diving Unit, Insitute of Maritime Operations and Systems & Maritime Security Task Force): - Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe 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...
(Air Power Generation Command): MAJ Goh Kwan Yuei - Singapore Police ForceSingapore 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...
(SPF Home Team Academy): DSP Alan Tay
- Singapore Army
- Supporting Contingent Commanders
- Army: CPT Phua Thong Teck Alex
- Navy:
- Air Force:
- Police:
- Singapore Civil Defense Force:
- Uniformed Contingent Commanders
- National Cadet Corps - Land DistrictsNational Cadet Corps (Singapore)The National Cadet Corps is a youth organisation in Singapore. As of December 2010, it had a total strength of 19877 members. This consists of 823 Officers, 726 Cadet Officers and 17157 cadets, amongst others.The NCC is represented in 144 Secondary Schools and there are a total 176 School...
: C/LTA Pang Kuan Hou - National Cadet Corps - Sea and Air DistrictsNational Cadet Corps (Singapore)The National Cadet Corps is a youth organisation in Singapore. As of December 2010, it had a total strength of 19877 members. This consists of 823 Officers, 726 Cadet Officers and 17157 cadets, amongst others.The NCC is represented in 144 Secondary Schools and there are a total 176 School...
: C/LTA Mohd Danial - National Civil Defense Cadet Corps: CLT Siti Maisarah
- St. John's Ambulance BrigadeSt. John Ambulance in SingaporeSt John Ambulance Singapore is a voluntary organisation in Singapore which provides training in First Aid and Home Nursing. Its members also perform voluntary first aid coverage duties during national events....
: - Singapore Red Cross Red Cross YouthRed Cross YouthThe Red Cross Youth is a youth organisation for adolescents and young members interested in the organization.-Singapore:In Singapore, Red Cross Youth is one of the Uniformed Groups for Primary School and Secondary School students. With a membership of 231 Teacher Officers, 1231 Links in 45 Primary...
: AYO Alvin Tan - Girls Brigade Singapore:
- Boys Brigade Singapore: CLT Kenneth Cheng
- Girl Guides SingaporeGirl Guides SingaporeGirl Guides Singapore is the national Guiding organization of Singapore. It serves 12,340 members . Founded in 1917, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1966...
: - Singapore Scouts Association:
- National Police Cadet CorpsNational Police Cadet CorpsThe National Police Cadet Corps is the largest uniformed group for youths in Singapore in terms of membership. As of 31 March 2004, the organisation has 596 teacher officers and 20,146 student members in 155 secondary schools, 2 polytechnics open units and 2 University Open Units.With the support...
: CI Cassandra Chew
- National Cadet Corps - Land Districts
- Civilian Contingent Leaders
- Sembcorp MarineSembCorp MarineSembcorp Marine Limited is part of SembCorp Industries, an Asian company based in Singapore. It is listed on the Singapore stock exchange or SGX and is part of the Straits Times Index there...
: - Sembcorp Industrial:
- SingTel:
- Housing and Development Board:
- Keppel CorporationKeppel CorporationThe Keppel Group of Companies includes Keppel Offshore & Marine, Keppel Integrated Engineering, Keppel Energy, Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation and Keppel Land, among others....
: - Singapore Airport Terminal Services Limited:
- National Water Agency:
- ERA Real Estate:
- Sembcorp Marine
- Political Organization Leaders
- People's Action PartyPeople's Action PartyThe People's Action Party is the leading political party in Singapore. It has been the city-state's ruling political party since 1959....
: - National Trades Union CongressNational Trades Union CongressThe National Trades Union Congress , also known as the Singapore National Trades Union Congress , is the sole national trade union centre in Singapore...
:
- People's Action Party
Presidential Gun Salute
- Charlie Battery, 20 Singapore Artillery (at the Civilian War MemorialCivilian War MemorialThe Memorial to the Civilian Victims of the Japanese Occupation, usually called the Civilian War Memorial is one of Singapore's most famous iconic landmarks of heritage....
, using the Ordnance QF 25 pounderOrdnance QF 25 pounderThe Ordnance QF 25 pounder, or more simply, 25-pounder or 25-pdr, was introduced into service just before World War II, during which it served as the major British field gun/howitzer. It was considered by many to be the best field artillery piece of the war, combining high rates of fire with a...
heavy guns)
Aerial Flypast
Mobile Column
- Mobile Column Commander: LTC Albert Fox
Participating Vehicles
- Singapore Armed ForcesSingapore Armed ForcesThe Singapore Armed Forces is the military arm of the Total Defence of the Republic of Singapore; as well as the military component of the Ministry of Defence. The SAF comprises three branches: the Singapore Army, the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Navy...
- Singapore ArmySingapore ArmyThe Singapore Army is the branch of the Singapore Armed Forces responsible for land operations. It is the largest of the three armed services and heavily reliant on a conscript army, comprising the majority of Singapore's Operationally Ready National Servicemen .-Capabilities:The mission of the...
- Leopard 2A4 MBTMain battle tankA main battle tank , also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the heavy direct fire role of many modern armies. They were originally conceived to replace the light, medium, heavy and super-heavy tanks. Development was spurred onwards in the Cold War with the development...
- Bionix 2MT AFVAFVAFV may stand for:* Alianza Fidelidad por Veracruz, an electoral alliance that fought the 2007 election in the Mexican state of Veracruz* Alternative fuel vehicle* The on-air abbreviation for America's Funniest Home Videos, a U.S...
- Bronco ATTC MTCMTCMTC may stand for:*Magnetic Torquer Coil, an interface used in satellite to control its finer movements*Management and Training Corporation, a contractor known for its private prisons*Mandarin Training Center at National Taiwan Normal University...
- Terrex Troop IFV
- Light Strike Vehicle
- Trailblazer ACMVACMVACMV can refer to:*Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation, a term in Architectural acoustics*African cassava mosaic virus, a plant pathogen*Ateliers de Constructions Mécaniques de Vevey, a Swiss engineering company...
- Bionix Launching Bridge
- M113 LAMBE MCVMCVMCV may refer to:* Medical College of Virginia, the medical campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia* MCV Bus and Coach, a bus body builder, based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England...
- M3G Floating Bridge
- GAB (General Assault Boats)
- Foldable Launch Bridge
- SAF Mine Clearing Vehicle
- SSPH Primus Self-propelled artillerySelf-propelled artillerySelf-propelled artillery vehicles are combat vehicles armed with artillery. Within the term are covered self-propelled guns and rocket artillery...
Gun - SLWH Pegasus
- FH2000 Towed Gun
- TPQ 36/37
- Leopard 2A4 MBT
- Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe 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...
- 9K38 Igla
- MistralMistralMistral commonly refers to the Mistral in southern France and SardiniaMistral may also refer to:* Mistral, various ships of the French Navy, including:** Mistral class amphibious assault ship of the French Navy...
AA MRL - Igla SLU
- RBS 70
- MPSTAR Air Defense Radar System
- Singapore Army
Timeline
- 1725 hrs - Pre-parade
- 1810 hrs - Parade & Ceremony
- 1904 hrs - Mobile Column and Flypast
- 1922 hrs - Show
- 2010 hrs - One Voice 2010 (Pledge and National Anthem)
- 2015 hrs - WOW!, followed by the Post Parade Show
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 :...
.
Highlights
- Venue highlights include:
- Recycled aggregates were used to harden the Padang field to allow it to withstand up to 1 tonne per square metre.
- Construction of 17 support towers for three LEDLEdLEd is a TeX/LaTeX editing software working under Microsoft Windows. It is a freeware product....
screens and other lighting equipment.
- Regular highlights include:
- Aerial Flypast - A total of 30 aircraftAircraftAn aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although...
was showcased, including helicopters. Republic of Singapore Air ForceRepublic of Singapore Air ForceThe 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...
's latest flying assets, the F-15SG and the Gulfstream G550 AEW debuted in the parade. - Presidential Gun Salute at the Civilian War MemorialCivilian War MemorialThe Memorial to the Civilian Victims of the Japanese Occupation, usually called the Civilian War Memorial is one of Singapore's most famous iconic landmarks of heritage....
- Mobile Column - 200 vehicles rolled past the City HallCity Hall, SingaporeThe City Hall in Singapore is a national monument gazetted on 14 February 1992. Located in front of the historical Padang and next door to the Supreme Court of Singapore, it was designed and built by the architects of the municipal government, A. Gordans and F. D. Meadows from 1926 to 1929...
and the Heartlands venues. - 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...
- Second City Marchpast (1.7 km.)
- First Presidential Drive Past Inspection on the Padang (using the SAF ceremonial Land RoverLand RoverLand Rover is a British car manufacturer with its headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom which specialises in four-wheel-drive vehicles. It is owned by the Indian company Tata Motors, forming part of their Jaguar Land Rover group...
)
- Aerial Flypast - A total of 30 aircraft
- Show highlights include:
- 360-degree view of the fireworksFireworksFireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
display, which the fireworks was fired from nine locations, including Padang, the Esplanade, on the rooftop of City Hall and Suntec CitySuntec CitySuntec City is a major multi-use development located in Marina Centre, a subzone of the Downtown Core Planning Area in Singapore.- Design :Suntec City was designed by Tsao & McKown Architects with emphasis on Chinese geomancy . The five buildings and the convention center are arranged so that they...
. - Digital projection against the City HallCity Hall, SingaporeThe City Hall in Singapore is a national monument gazetted on 14 February 1992. Located in front of the historical Padang and next door to the Supreme Court of Singapore, it was designed and built by the architects of the municipal government, A. Gordans and F. D. Meadows from 1926 to 1929...
. - Human LCD formation by the Combined Schools Choirs
- Sing along to a YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
-style video of Stand Up for Singapore. - One Voice 2010 - Reciting the Singapore National PledgeSingapore National PledgeThe Singapore National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to Singapore. It is commonly recited by Singaporeans in unison at public events, especially in schools, in the Singapore Armed Forces and during the National Day Parade.-Origin:...
and singing Majulah SingapuraMajulah 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...
at 2010hrs (SST). This was the second consecutive year for the mass pledge-taking and mass anthem singing. A chime sounded 20 seconds prior to the start of One Voice 2010 over the island-wide Public Warning System on August 9 to invite Singaporeans island-wide to join in.
- 360-degree view of the fireworks
Heartlands
There were celebrations in the heartlands which was held concurrently with the Parade.The areas include:
- Choa Chu KangChoa Chu KangChoa Chu Kang is a major residential town and neighbourhood and is a suburban area in the West Region of Singapore...
, held at the hard court opposite Lot One. - BishanBishanBishan is a neighbourhood of the city-state of Singapore situated in the Central Region, measuring approximately three by three kilometres. Primarily a housing estate, Flats here are generally more expensive compared to other estates due to its location in the central region, which commands a...
, held at the open field near Junction 8 Shopping CentreJunction 8 Shopping CentreJunction 8 is a popular heartland shopping mall located in the centre of Bishan New Town.It is located outside Bishan MRT Station and Bishan Bus Interchange...
. - Eunos, held at a field next to Eunos MRT StationEunos MRT StationEunos MRT Station ' is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit station on the East West Line in Singapore. It is located next to the Eunos Bus Interchange.-Design:...
. - SengkangSengkangSengkang is a sub-urban town in the north-eastern part of Singapore. The Sengkang Planning Area, an urban planning zone under the Urban Redevelopment Authority, covers the Housing and Development Board satellite new town of Sengkang New Town and rural Jalan Kayu.-Etymology and history:Meaning...
, held at Sengkang Square which is next to Compass Point Shopping CentreCompass Point Shopping CentreCompass Point is a suburban shopping mall located in the town centre of Sengkang New Town, Singapore.-History:Compass Point was built as an integrated development together with the adjacent Sengkang MRT Station and Compass Heights condominium. Constructed at a cost of S$230 million, the shopping...
. - WoodlandsWoodlands, SingaporeWoodlands, or the Woodlands New Town , is a suburban town in northern Singapore, part of the North West Community Development Council district...
, held at the open field next to Causeway PointCauseway PointCauseway Point , is the seventh largest suburban shopping malls in Singapore, located in the town centre of Woodlands, a town in the north of Singapore...
.
The celebrations were carnival-styled, filled with performances, activities, pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnics
Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials capable of undergoing self-contained and self-sustained exothermic chemical reactions for the production of heat, light, gas, smoke and/or sound...
displays and fireworks
Fireworks
Fireworks are a class of explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display. A fireworks event is a display of the effects produced by firework devices...
. They were also the venues where the Mobile Column passed through after the Padang drivepast.
Broadcast
For the first time, NDP 2010 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 was not 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 HD5.
TV channels
As a national event, the parade was broadcasted 'live' from 5.30pm to 8.30pm (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....
channels which included Channel 5, HD5, Channel 8, Channel U, 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....
, Vasantham, okto and 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 Channel 5, HD5, Channel NewsAsia and okto was in English, Channels 8 and U in Mandarin, Suria in Malay and Vasantham in Tamil.
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...
, Warna 94.2FM
Warna 94.2FM
Warna 94.2FM is a contemporary music radio station of MediaCorp playing a unique blend of international Malay top 40 hits, and providing islamic programmes, world and local news, 100% malay music and infotainment. The station was voted the favourite Malay radio station in 2006...
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, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil respectively.
Online
'Live' webcast was also 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
'Live' telecast of the parade and celebrations were also available at selected heartlands, SAFRASafra
Safra may refer to:*People:**Edmond J. Safra***Lily Safra, chairman of the Edmond J. Safra Philanthropic Foundation**Jacob Safra**Jacqui Safra**Joseph Safra**Safra A...
clubhouses and Resorts World Sentosa.
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. In 2010, SMRT Corporation
SMRT Corporation
SMRT Corporation is a public transport operator incorporated on March 6, 2000, as a result of an industry overhaul to form multi-modal public-transport operators in Singapore. It is the second-largest public-transport company in Singapore after ComfortDelGro...
displays flags at some 100 locations at all its offices, train stations, bus interchanges, as well as on SMRT taxis and buses and staff private vehicles.
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 or decals featuring the nation's flag on their vehicles. Clip-on flags for vehicles were distributed widely this year.
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.
As the theme for 2010's NDP is Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag, there has been a jump in sales for the national flag.