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History of National Parade Day in Singapore |
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The National Parade Day in Singapore as the name implies is an important national ceremony in Singapore. Held at the Singapore National Stadium is immensely popular among the general public of the nation. Our site focussingapore offers detailed information about history of National Parade Day in Singapore.
Singapore achieved its independence from Malaysia on 9th August 1965. The first National Day was celebrated in Singapore after one year in 1966.
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On the first National Parade day the event started at 0900. The excitement of the people could be seen in their faces and the people arrived from time ahead to get good vantage points. Singapore's first President, Mr Yusof bin Ishak and first Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew were present to grace the occasion. The biggest national event in Singapore has become immensely popular among the cheerful crowd of the nation. The incredible fireworks display is considered to be the main attraction of the event and marks the end part of the parade.
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The dazzling wonderful colors bursting on the sky enhances the mood of the festival. Most of the Singaporeans also arrive with their faces decked in patriotic colors like red and white. The tickets are available in the ticket booths free of cost and the long queues outside the counters expresses the enormous popularity of the event.
The government of Singapore has opted for the e-balloting ticketing system to avoid the problems of overcrowding and other possible tensions likely to arouse during the event. |
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