Singapore celebrates 61st birthday with pomp and pizzazz at National Stadium
42,000 spectators were treated to a night of spectacular performances in stunning laser lights and special effects
Singapore marked its 61st birthday with a grand National Day Parade held indoors at the National Stadium on August 9th. A crowd of 42,000 spectators enjoyed a flawless show featuring 2,000 performers in dazzling costumes, accompanied by stunning lighting and special effects. The parade returned to the National Stadium for the first time since 2016, after being held at the Padang or Marina Bay in previous years.
This year's parade showcased the largest civilian participation in over a decade, with more than 1,200 participants in 26 contingents. A chapter of the show included the first indoor drone display, comprising 300 drones. The performance concluded with the audience reciting the Pledge and singing the National Anthem as fireworks lit up the stadium.
In his National Day Message, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted Singapore's resilient economy and plans to leverage AI for productivity growth and better job creation.
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