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National Day Parade 2024

National Day celebrations continue with fireworks, live performances in the heartland

The drone show at the NDP24 Heartland Celebrations at Bishan on Aug 10. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
The drone show at the NDP24 Heartland Celebrations at Bishan on Aug 10. 

ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI

PM Wong spotted wearing black New Balance shoes at NDP like those worn by SAF servicemen

The shoes worn by PM Lawrence Wong appeared to be similar to the running shoes worn by SAF servicemen.
The shoes worn by PM Lawrence Wong appeared to be similar to the running shoes worn by SAF servicemen.

NDP 2024: It’s red, white and prints for ministers and MPs at parade

ST20240809_202486800705/Kevin//National Day Parade at the Padang, on Aug 9, 2024.
ST20240809_202486800705/Kevin//National Day Parade at the Padang, on Aug 9, 2024.

A show of unity, as the Padang lights up for 59th National Day Parade

As the night drew to a close, the audience were treated to a 360-degree firework experience.
As the night drew to a close, the audience were treated to a 360-degree firework experience.

NDP 2024: Celebrating food, people, and dreams as S’pore turns 59

This year’s National Day Parade featured 12 artistes and more than 3,000 performers to mark Singapore’s birthday.
This year’s National Day Parade featured 12 artistes and more than 3,000 performers to mark Singapore’s birthday.

Total Defence display at NDP 2024 highlights S’pore’s readiness to tackle external, internal threats

The SAF's Special Operations Task Force simulating the storming of a hijacked bus during the Total Defence Display on Aug 9.
The SAF's Special Operations Task Force simulating the storming of a hijacked bus during the Total Defence Display on Aug 9.

President Tharman, PM Wong attend their first NDP in new roles

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam waving at spectators during the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam waving at spectators during the National Day Parade at the Padang on Aug 9.

NDP celebrations kick off at the Padang despite earlier downpour

The Red Lions performing at the National Day Parade on Aug 9.
The Red Lions performing at the National Day Parade on Aug 9.

The heartache of celebrating National Day away from home

Now, in her 50s, the writer carries her Singaporean identity like a badge of honour.
Now, in her 50s, the writer carries her Singaporean identity like a badge of honour.

NDP 2024: 7 best spots to catch the fireworks and aerial display

On Aug 9, there will be a full-scale fireworks display for the actual NDP.
On Aug 9, there will be a full-scale fireworks display for the actual NDP.

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