2018 is about to enter the second half of the year. Time flies so fast, and Singapore is about to usher in its big day - National Day.
National Day celebration will still be held on the Marina Bay floating stage this year. The National Day celebration preview held against the backdrop of the Marina Bay scenery has made the audience cry out childhood memories, and some people are proud of Singapore's defensive power and a safe home.
The first preview of the National Day celebration, the enthusiasm of the public was aroused, and some links resonated with different people.
public Chang Jingjia (33 years old, stock trader) went to the floating stage to watch the National Day celebration for the first time. In an interview, she said she felt that the atmosphere would be great with the Marina Bay scenery, so she decided to take the lottery to get tickets. Seeing the tall buildings behind the stage, she was proud of the development of Singapore.
She especially likes the review ceremony, "This shows Singapore's military strength. As a Singaporean, I think our home is a safe place."
Another public official, Li Jinhua (56 years old, housewife) believes that this year's performance incorporates a lot of nostalgic elements, such as the water floats in the shape of an old playground, which reminds her of her childhood.
When she was a child, she lived in Kampung and said that the performance of the performers building Singapore brick by brick is like a real scene she witnessed while growing up.
The theme of this year's Singapore National Day celebration is "We AreSingapore". "We are Singapore" represents the collective voice of Singaporeans, proudly promoting our past, present and future... National Day Celebration 2018 also calls on 'we' to unite as a person, to shape together as a people and be responsible for the future of the country.
This year's National Day celebrations have been held for many firsts. The Navy Frogman Unit presents a fully armed skydiving for the first time, the Red Lion Parachute Team debuts in wingsuit for the first time, the largest National Day flight performance in history, and the first "water float" parade. Whenever there are exciting things, the public can't help but cheer.
Defense Minister Dr. Huang Yonghong attended the celebration yesterday as a reviewer. He also went to the F1 maintenance building to interact with the performers before the celebration began.
About 6,000 performers participated in the performance this year. Huang Yonghong said in an interview with the media: "They all have their own stories and have made sacrifices (for the performance)... They have been preparing for four months, but every time I see them, I am moved by their enthusiasm and dedication."
The second preview of the National Day celebration will be held next Saturday (August 4). After some thought, the National Day Celebration Preparatory Committee decided to entrust local song creators to adapt the patriotic song "We AreSingapore" in 1987, using this as the theme song of the National Day to tell the voice of the new generation of Chinese people.
