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Monday, October 24, 2005
OUR GLOBAL CITY
OUR HOME
Very interesting theme, echoing what PM Lee mentioned during this year National Day Rally about Singapore being a melting pot for all from over the globe. National Day Parade is the only national event we have which really mobilise all the units in Singapore Armed Forces, Ministry of Defence and all the other ministries. There is not only residential participation but also that of corporate and individual sponsors. Planning already starts more than a year before the actual event. Taking NDP 2006 for example, planning has already started with the different committees formed a few months ago. Very meticulous and right to the smallest detail.
The launch was not too bad with performance by SAF Music & Drama Company and also introduction of NDP 2006 concept. 2006 marks the final year Singapore will celebrate National Day at the National Stadium, after which 2007 will be at Marina Bay. National Stadium will host 60,000 audience and definitely spectacular. To increase awareness of this national event, NDP 2006 will be collaborating with MAS on the IMF Forum to be held in September 2006, to also rope in foreign delegates to join us in this celebration. As usual, since NDP started, each year only adds further grandeur and excitement. This year NDP is already a good one with the Heartlands Celebration which was very well received but as all of us know, resouces-intensive too!
As per 2006 theme, Singapore is really cosmopolitan and very much a global city, or at least that is what we envisage to be. Singapore is small and well-protected and many Singaporeans complain all the time on their dissatisfaction. However, end of the day, we should all be glad that Singapore is a safe and politically stable country. I mean, at least we do not have civil war or riots around ya. Got to be thankful for that. As for how Singaporeans are too myopic, it's all about individuals and whether we are willing to broaden our horizons. Perhaps Singaporeans are just too sheltered. Afterall, who wouldn't be with assured medical reimbursement through Medisave/Medishield and guaranteed HDB Housing for most?
I guess it is our enviroment that makes Singaporeans too self-absorbed and unaware of their well-shielded surroundings. Nonetheless,be it it a Global City (eventually at least) or not, here is still where our roots and loved ones are. Our home. WELCOME TO SINGAPORE!
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by Glittering Angel @ 10:46 pm ||