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Aug 9, 2007
GREETINGS
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong got into the mood of celebration, all smiles as he greeted the jubilant crowd upon his arrival at the Marina Bay Waterfront for the National Day Parade 2007. -- PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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Aug 9, 2007
TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The air was light and upbeat with festivity as Singapore's ministers chatted and laughed together while they got seated, waving to the cheering crowd. -- PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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Aug 9, 2007
NEW WAY, NEW WHEELS
In another first, President S R Nathan inspected the entire contingent this year - on a new ceremonial vehicle - instead of just the guards-of-honour. -- PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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Aug 9, 2007
WELCOME, SIR
Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Desmond Kuek (left) greeted Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (right) as he arrived. -- PHOTO: BERITA HARIAN
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Aug 9, 2007
CELEBRATE
The ministers were resplendent in white, with Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong waving the national flag with enthusiasm, alongside PM Lee (right). -- ST PHOTO
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Aug 9, 2007
STAND UP FOR SINGAPORE
The national anthem was sung, with ministers, spectators and performers in one voice. -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO
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Aug 9, 2007
SPORTING GOOD FUN
PM Lee and the other ministers gamely put on 'Singa' or lion hats, in tune with a performance telling of Singapore's historical identity as Lion City. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
GLOBAL BACKDROP
With the city skyline as its backdrop, this year's National Day Parade was framed in the light of Singapore as a fast-changing world city with a booming economy. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
COUNT ON ME, SINGAPORE
The crowd was filled with the elation of celebration, with people proudly parading the national flag, painted on their faces. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
MUSICAL SPLENDOUR
The combined orchestra provided musical sweeps and thrills for the performances of the night. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
IF YOU DARE
A soldier's mock on-alert stance entertained the watching crowd. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
THE ELECTRICAL PARADE
The night was electrifying display of pyrotechnic stunts and fireworks, deeply etching the memories of Singapore's 42nd birthday in history. -- PHOTO: REUTERS
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Aug 9, 2007
AFTERBURNER
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew (centre), along with the crowd, was wowed by the F-16 fighter jets which roared past with afterburners flaring. -- ST PHOTO: STEPHANIE YEOW
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Aug 9, 2007
THERE'S NO PLACE I'D RATHER BE
Spectators stood up for Singapore, enjoying a bit of warm-up time doing the wave which rippled through the rows and sections. -- ST PHOTO: LIM WUI LIANG
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Aug 9, 2007
SALUTATION
A smart and crisply uniformed guard-of-honour prepared to start off the parade. -- ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA
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Aug 9, 2007
RAISING THE BAR
The navy has, till now, kept a relatively low profile at NDPs. It has hardly shown off its hardware. But the Naval Diving was introduced for the first time this year, engaging in mock navy battle and showing off manoeuvres on water. -- ST PHOTO: CAROLINE CHIA
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Aug 9, 2007
PART OF ME
Performers were very much involved in making the celebrations a vibrant and memorable one. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SINGAPORE
A spectator gets into the action with gusto, one of the many proudly brandishing the national flag. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
ROARING TRIBUTE
The F-16 fighter jets paid tribute to Singapore in a breathtaking and resounding burst of manoeuvres. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
DYNAMIC
Various racial groups performed to celebrate the harmonious years of Singapore's development. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
COMMUNITY
Celebrating National Day could also mean celebrating friendship and togetherness, which clearly showed through the performances. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
ALL DOLLED UP
Selena Tan (centre) and Pam Oei (right), of The Dim Sum Dollies fame, hamming it up for Singapore. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
HEADS UP
Mdm Cheryl Gan, 31, and her four-year-old son Nigel Low looking out for the free-falling Red Lions. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
WAVE AFTER WAVE
Mdm Tina Ahmad, 42, joins in the fun doing the Marina Wave together with the rest of the crowd. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
FAMILY
Shauna Chong, 26 (with flag), Michael Chong, 32, and Jazz Chong, 3 months old. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
JOINING IN
Crowds watching the parade from the Esplanade bridge. -- ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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Aug 9, 2007
ALLEGRO
This is the largest orchestra put together for a National Day Parade and the first time such diverse musical groups have been gathered together for a multi-ethnic repertoire of music. -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
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Aug 9, 2007
TAKING THE LEAD
The crowd settles into their seats as the Bay Ambassadors try to rev-up the spectators. -- ST PHOTO: MUGILAN RAJASEGERAN
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Aug 9, 2007
42 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Volleys of gunfire went off to mark the day a nation was born. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
ONE MOMENT
Performers, too, basked in the moment and enjoyed themselves during the celebrations. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
COMBAT READY
The Navy, for the first time, showed off its combat manoeuvres on water, made possible by the new venue for NDP. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
HIGH FLYERS
Extreme motorcross riders entertain the crowd high-flying stunts during the pre-Parade segment. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
CENTRE SKATER
Nine years ago, Sean Lim picked up in-line skating after he was inspired by the movie The Mighty Ducks. During the NDP, the 16-year-old put up a show as he took audiences through the parade as the central character Sing. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
GRAND FINALE
A final flourish saw performers singing in one voice, as the parade drew to a close. -- ST PHOTO: ALAN LIM
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Aug 9, 2007
LIGHT UP
Audiences were treated to a spectacular light show, on top of displays on land, air and sea. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
MASS DISPLAY
The floating platform was lit up by the vibrant shows of light and sound by the performers. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
COLOURS PARTY
The colour party, holding the different regimental colours of the Armed Forces, marching out from their holding area. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
IN SONG
Singers entertain the crowd during the pre-Parade festivities to warm up the crowd before the main segment commences. -- ST PHOTO: BRYAN VAN DER BEEK
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Aug 9, 2007
HIGH SPIRITS
The Girl Guides contingent in good spirits in the holding area as they await their turn to march out into the parade . -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
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Aug 9, 2007
BIRD'S EYE VIEW
A view of the spectacular 8-minute fireworks display as seen from the roof-top of the Ritz Carlton Hotel. -- ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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Aug 9, 2007
PERENNIAL FAVOURITE
The fireworks had several vantage points afforded by the new venue. The organisers have added more firepower to light up the night at Marina Bay. -- ST PHOTO: ASHLEIGH SIM
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Aug 9, 2007
MOTIVATED
Lee Yu Xian, 7, cheers and shouts with fervour during a crowd motivation segment. -- ST PHOTO: STEPHANIE YEOW
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