My First NDP!
I have never been bothered to queue or ballot for NDP tickets as i don't like to squeeze with crowds and never thought i am that patriotic anyway. The closest NDP experience i got was some last min tickets given to me by a godbrother way back in '97 for NDP preview. Well, after going for the actual NDP on Aug 9, i realised that the preview experience was nothing close.
When the time came for balloting of tickets, shIan and I balloted. In the end, he got a pair of tickets and i was really excited!
Me at NDP 2006:
Really gotta admit i never felt so patriotic before. I was touched when the national anthem was played with the helicopter flying pass carrying our national flag. The parachute display was exciting and the fireworks was awesome. In fact, i sat so close to the fireworks, they were just blasting behind me! Gotta be one of those carrying umbrellas to shield ourselves from the debris, thus, i couldn't really take any shots of the fireworks. Nonetheless, the best memories are those captured in the mind :).
Look at this nice view of the skyline - with the helicopters flying pass and the magnificient NDP audience:
The goody packs were great, kept us occupied for the whole time, the program was fun - they really got the audience moving and i must say singaporeans are really cooperative, all came in red! Also, i thought the idea of having lucky draws with the thrash bag is really good. This promotes the 'go green' idea yet letting those who make an effort get a chance to win fabulous prizes. How smart! I was also rather impressed by the crowd control, overall I thought the whole event was very well managed and planned!
It's really a memorable NDP cos its the last to be held at this National Stadium before it will be torn down to make way for the Singapore Sports Hub.
Here are some pictures to share:
At the carnival outside the stadium, here's a pic with the lion mascot:
At the start of the NDP - i was really excited with the clap sticks and shIan really liked the tattoo:
Haha, i was scared stiff with putting the tattoo on my face, so had it on my arm instead....
At the end of the NDP - look at those big balloons with cartoon drawings behind, so cute!:
I would love to go for yet another NDP next year!
When the time came for balloting of tickets, shIan and I balloted. In the end, he got a pair of tickets and i was really excited!
Me at NDP 2006:
Really gotta admit i never felt so patriotic before. I was touched when the national anthem was played with the helicopter flying pass carrying our national flag. The parachute display was exciting and the fireworks was awesome. In fact, i sat so close to the fireworks, they were just blasting behind me! Gotta be one of those carrying umbrellas to shield ourselves from the debris, thus, i couldn't really take any shots of the fireworks. Nonetheless, the best memories are those captured in the mind :).
Look at this nice view of the skyline - with the helicopters flying pass and the magnificient NDP audience:
The goody packs were great, kept us occupied for the whole time, the program was fun - they really got the audience moving and i must say singaporeans are really cooperative, all came in red! Also, i thought the idea of having lucky draws with the thrash bag is really good. This promotes the 'go green' idea yet letting those who make an effort get a chance to win fabulous prizes. How smart! I was also rather impressed by the crowd control, overall I thought the whole event was very well managed and planned!
It's really a memorable NDP cos its the last to be held at this National Stadium before it will be torn down to make way for the Singapore Sports Hub.
Here are some pictures to share:
At the carnival outside the stadium, here's a pic with the lion mascot:
At the start of the NDP - i was really excited with the clap sticks and shIan really liked the tattoo:
Haha, i was scared stiff with putting the tattoo on my face, so had it on my arm instead....
At the end of the NDP - look at those big balloons with cartoon drawings behind, so cute!:
I would love to go for yet another NDP next year!
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