National Day Parade, 2013

The National Day Parade 2013, also known as NDP 2013, was a national parade and ceremony held on 9 August 2013 in Singapore in commemoration of Singapore's 48th year of independence. It was also the sixth and 2nd last time that the parade was held at the The Float at Marina Bay.

Theme

“Many Stories… One Singapore” is the theme for NDP 2013. The theme gets Singaporeans to recall and share their stories as a realisation of their identity as a Singaporean as well to unite all Singaporeans to celebrate what makes them Singapore.

Logo

The colourful and stylish logo of NDP 2013 represents the theme “Many Stories… One Singapore”. It comprises circles of different sizes and colours that symbolise various stories by Singaporeans that have created a collection of Singapore's memoirs. It also represents the encounters the nation have gone through together as a country as well as the morals and ambition that makes a Singaporean.

The logo also includes a red heart at the centre, a graphic symbol of love and passion for Singapore.

Theme song

Titled as “One Singapore”, the NDP 2013 theme song was written with "Sing A Nation". It is composed by NDP 2013’s Music Director Elaine Chan and lyrics written by Creative Director Selena Tan. Despite having an upbeat tempo, it has drawn with many negative reviews and criticism from the citizens of Singapore.

"Sing A Nation"

A nationwide contest called "Sing A Nation" is organised to search vocal talents in Singapore, for the first time in NDP history. Ten singing groups will be chosen from the auditions that will eventually forms a 68-member choir called "Sing A Nation". Over four weeks, one group will emerge as the winner, the group in the NDP that will lead off the NDP Combined Choir. The nine remaining groups will join the choir, singing the theme song at the parade.

NDP 2013 Funpack

The NDP 2013 Funpack is a simple and functional design that can be easily converted into a backpack from a sling bag. It is designed by a group of 10 students from Nanyang Polytechnic that incorporates with selected ideas submitted by some 200 students. The funpack features the Singapore lion-head logo and a "Since 1965" tagline in white paint. The sail-shaped funpack also includes a collapsible light stick that that can be extended to a 75 cm light sabre.

Dynamic Defence Display

The Dynamic Defence Display (D3) will returned to the parade with new assets and personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and the Singapore Police Force (SPF). It will also include some 200 students from Yishun Primary School that participate in NDP 2013 in the attire of the various uniformed services as “future defenders” during the grand finale of the Dynamic Defence Display of military vehicles.

D3 will unfold in seven segments:

• Decisive Punch will feature the SAF’s Air-Land integration.
• Homeland Heroes I will have the SPF demonstrating their Anti-Swarming Tactics.
• Firepower will show the Army’s decisive and precise firepower.
• Tactical Combat will showcase the Army’s land-based tactical combat and manoeuvres.
• Homeland Heroes II will have the SCDF demonstrating their fire fighting, rescue and emergency, and HazMat operations.
• Sea Protectors will feature the Republic of Singapore Navy and Police Coast Guard’s integrated manoeuvres.
• Grand Finale will have 200 children from Yishun Primary School, who represent the future defenders of Singapore, decked in the uniforms of the various services.

Parade and Ceremony

The Parade and Ceremony (P&C) segment for the parade will consists a total of 31 contingents, comprising Guard-of-Honour contingents, the SAF Colours Party, the Combined Band, five contingents from the SAF and Home Team, ten uniformed groups, five social organisations and five companies will be on NDP 2013.

Key highlights include:

• The aerial flypast by the Republic of Singapore Air Force as four F-15SG and five F-16D Block 52+ fighter jets pay tribute to the nation on the RSAF’s 45th Anniversary.
• A video of stories about Singaporeans and their reflections related to Total Defence.
• A photo montage of past NDPs during the Presidential Inspection as a remembrance of the many stories accumulated since independence by Singaporeans of every generation.
• A heart-shaped formation by the Combined Band.
• Plus the Majulah Moment (flag raising and flag flyby), the floating 21-gun salute by members of the Singapore Artillery, the Onward March, and the City March Past.

Full order

• Parade Commander: LTC Sng Meng Wah
• Parade Regimental Sergeant Major: MWO Chua Hock Guan
• Reserve Parade Commander:
• Reserve Parade Regimental Sergeant Major:
• Colours Regimental Sergeant Major: 1WO Neo Boon Kwee
• Reserve Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (SAF Colours Party):
• Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Singapore Army):
• Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Republic of Singapore Navy):
• Colours Regimental Sergeant Major (Republic of Singapore Air Force):

Guard-of-Honour Contingent Commanders

Also listed are each contingents' respective contingent commanders

• Singapore Army (1st Commando Battalion):
• Republic of Singapore Navy (Naval Diving Unit):
• Republic of Singapore Air Force (Air Power Generation Command):
• Singapore Police Force (Home Team Academy):

Show

For the first time in NDP, a variety show will be presented. The variety show will feature nine segments (as well as the Pre-Parade segment of NDP 2013) that showcase the diversity and uniqueness of Singaporeans and entertaining segments filled with music, movement and humour.

The show will feature the following segments:

• The Pre-Parade segment of NDP 2013 takes place in a happy carnival setting showcasing Singapore’s rich diversity and talented, fun-loving people.
• Segment 1, Play, shares a part of the rich history of Singapore.
• Segment 2, Build, pays tribute to the hardship the nation have gone through.
• Segment 3, Reinvent, celebrates the spirit of innovation and creativity to build a better future for Singapore.
• Segment 4, Express, is a musical rendition of the unique memories and stories that Singapore holds.
• Segment 5, Represent, demonstrates how to strive for excellence and the best a Singaporean can do to make a difference to Singapore and the society.
• Segment 6, Aspire, encourages Singaporeans to aim high and reach for the stars. A bright future for Singaporeans and many opportunities and paths of success for all Singaporeans to exercise their creativity and fulfill their potential.
• Segment 7, Embrace, is about embracing diversity in society and endeavour to build a gracious and inclusive Singapore.
• Segment 8, Love, celebrates the Singapore story through the love and pride for the nation.
• The final segment, Party, is a giant celebration in honour of the nation’s birthday, and acknowledges the hard work and team spirit that brought everyone together.

Broadcast

The 'Live' television broadcast of the parade was in standard and high definition and 5.1 Surround Sound on Channel 5/HD5 and Okto.

Television

Live

As a national event the parade was broadcast live from 5:45PM until 8:35PM SST by the MediaCorp TV except for MediaCorp News Channel NewsAsia (Singapore) is a 7-national flagship free-to-air terrestrial television channels include: Channel 5/HD5, Channel 8, Channel U, Channel NewsAsia(International), Suria, Vasantham and okto. The English commentary, National Day Parade 2013, is found at Channels 5, okto and Channel NewsAsia (International). The Mandarin commentary, 国庆庆典2013, is found at Channels 8 and U. The Malay commentary, Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan 2013, is found at Suria. The Tamil commentary, Dhaesiya Dhina Anivaguppu 2013, is found at Vasantham.

Rerun

National Day Message

The National Day Message was delivered the day before National Day by Channel 5/HD5 and okto there was a special 'National Day Message 2014' segment from 17:30 until 17:45 SST, Channel 8 and Channel U there is a special 慶獻詞2013 segment from 12:45 until 13:00 SST] on Channel 8 and 12:00 until 12:15 SST on Channel U, Suria there is a special 'Amanat Hari Kebangsaan 2014' segment from 10:00 until 10:15 SST and Vasantham there is a special 'Dhaesiya Dhina Arppanippu 2013' segment from 13:00 until 13:15 SST. The message was 15-minutes long and is subtitled for the deaf.

Radio

4-radio stations will also simulcast the programme with the 6-television channels from 17:45 to 20:35 SST by MediaCorp Radio is a radio channel covered the parade commentaries 'Live' over Business and Financial 9.38FM in English there is a special 'National Day Parade 2013', Capital 95.8FM in Chinese there is a spesial '國慶慶典2013', Warna 94.2FM in Malay there is a spesial 'Perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan 2013' and Oli 96.8FM in Tamil there is a spesial 'Dhaesiya Dhina Anivaguppu 2013' from 18:00 until 20:00 SST. Viewers can also listen to the live commentaries on MediaCorp Radio.

Online

Live webcast was also be available on the official NDP website and xinmsn NDP webpage. Viewers can also watch the programme on Toggle Live and Channel 8 Primetime on Toggle.

Outdoor Digital Media

Live screenings of the parade were available on the outdoor digital screens managed by MediaCorp at ION Orchard and Orchard Central malls. Digital media screens managed by SPH MediaBoxOffice in 313@Somerset and HDB Hub also screened the parade Live from 17:00 until 20:30 SST.

Others

Live telecast of the parade and celebrations were also available at selected SAFRA Club Houses and Resorts World Sentosa.

Live screenings of the parade was available on the outdoor digital screens which is managed by MediaCorp at ION Orchard, Orchard Central and JCube.

See also

• National Day Parade
• National Day Parade, 2012

External links

• NDP 2013 official website