NDP 2026: Kallang roars as Singapore celebrates 61st birthday
Some 45,000 people gathered to celebrate the nation's birthday.
At 6pm, the National Day Parade commenced in Kallang, featuring 32 contingents - the largest civilian turnout in over a decade. Among the new faces were Hafidz Rahman, Udaya Soundari, and Xixi Lim, alongside the return of Joakim Gomez and Gurmit Singh. The parade featured a specially-designed contingent for persons with disabilities, led by former para-athlete Yap Qian Yin, who had won gold at the 2014 and 2015 Para Games.
The show incorporated over 2,600 performers, with LED wristbands lighting up to create a visual spectacle. A highlight was singer Jasmine Sokko descending from the stadium ceiling to perform her NDP single, while 61 athletes and coaches performed Iman Fandi's Giants with a choir of 61 members.
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