National Day in pictures and videos: Islandwide celebrations and commemorations on Aug 9
Despite the early morning rain, Singaporeans mark National Day with observance ceremonies and colourful celebrations all around the island. We bring you the pictures of people out and about throughout the day for the SG50 festivities.
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Madam Irene Huang (centre), 32, celebrates with her five-year-old son Kee Wei Liang (left), 4, and daughter Kee Pei Cen (right), 5.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Three-year-old Evie Ong enjoys the pre-parade with her colored up sunglasses.
ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN
Mr Lim Swee Say joining in the Great Singapore Workout in the morning at Temasek Junior College with residents from Bedok.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
More than 1,500 participants, in red shirts and caps, taking part in the Great Singapore Workout at Temasek Junior College.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
More than 1,500 participants, wearing red shirts and caps, taking part in the Great Singapore Workout at Temasek Junior College.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
SG50 Art Exhibition themed "Reliving the Memories" at Teck Ghee.
ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM
Pioneer Generation residents from Sembawang running the last leg of the GRC's SG50 50km relay run
ST PHOTO: JOANNA SEOW
Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan and Sembawang GRC MP joining Pioneer Generation residents at the SG50 50km relay run.
ST PHOTO: JOANNA SEOW
Bedok residents getting ready to do a march carrying a large Singapore flag.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
ST PHOTO: WALTER SIM
Grey skies over Nanyang but the stands at Jurong West Stadium, where residents are celebrating National Day together, are a sea of red-and-white.
Residents of Tanjong Pagar GRC, which was the constituency of the late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew until his death, gather at Lower Delta Road to listen to the reading of the Proclamation of Independence by Mr Lee.
Residents of Tanjong Pagar GRC, which was the constituency of the late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew until his death, gather at Lower Delta Road to listen to the reading of the Proclamation of Independence by Mr Lee.
Uniformed groups from primary schools in the area make up the contingents for the mini-parade in Nanyang at Jurong West Stadium.
Boy scouts at Marine Parade getting ready for the flag-raising ceremony for the National Day Observance Ceremony.
ST PHOTO: YONG CHUAN TOH
Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong arrives for National Day celebrations in Marine Parade.
ST PHOTO: YONG CHUAN TOH
People waiting for the reading of the Proclamation of Independence at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple.
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG
Residents of Tanjong Pagar GRC lining Lower Delta Road as they wait for the airing of the Proclamation of Independence.
Primary school students as mini samsui women.
People at Bedok South look on as some 1,500 residents march past waving the Singapore flag.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
Temasek Secondary School students waving their flags and singing their favourite 'Home' as they join in the celebrations at Bedok South.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
Mr Lim Swee Say speaking to Bedok residents. He thanked the pioneer generation for their contributions and encouraged Singaporeans to work for an even brighter future.
ST PHOTO: HUIWEN NG
National Day Observance ceremony in Tampines.
ST PHOTO: YAN LIANG LIM
Grassroots Adviser Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC will grace this event as the Guest-of-Honour.
ST PHOTO: CHEW SENG KIM
Observance ceremony in Tampines.
ST PHOTO: YAN LIANG LIM
