Singapore turns 53 this August. The city comes to life on the National Day, as it recalls its colourful rise to independence and beyond. This grand patriotic celebration day gives a chance to chill out and enjoy some quality time with our family and friends. Here are a few ideas for you to make this year’s nation’s birthday extra meaningful for your family.
- Decorate Your Home
Let your kids decorate the house and porch for the National Day. You can select and give them a theme for the decoration, like Majulah, Dreams or Stars. You must also ask them to put up Singapore flags or banners for a patriotic theme or ask help from them to redecorate your beautiful home with National Day Special Street Deals home decor.
2. Watch National Day Parade Live
This would be the best way to showcase the national pride and educate your child about Singapore’s rich history. If you have applied for the tickets to this year’s parade and are one of the fortunate few who will receive it, be sure to treasure every moment with those soulful military parades, stunning Aerial Jinks and multicultural performances.
3. Watch the fireworks
Observe Singapore’s annual birthday bash this year at the Marina Bay Floating Platform. It would be held for the second consecutive year and will be rejoiced by all the Singaporeans for its marvelous and surreal backdrop it provides. You can also enjoy the beautiful fireworks that fill the night sky with magical light at the Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Sands Boardwalk, Esplanade bridge and many more for free.
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4. Wear Red and White
Show your Singaporean pride by wearing red and white clothes. Even a simple red top can be an ideal choice for this occasion. You can also be flamboyant for a day and paint each other’s faces in patriotic themes. Parade your artwork with pride wherever you go during the whole day. Purchase red or white apparel at Zalora during Great Singapore Sale to discover exclusive deals and special offers wherein you can also grab up to 40% discount on men and women products.
5. Singing National Day Songs
Organize a little gig with your family members at home. Choose from a spine chilling list of classic National Day favorites or rock up the night with few contemporary ones as well. You can even re-watch and make the kids learn all the NDP songs. This year’s theme song for the National Parade Day is ‘We are Singapore’.
6. Go on a National Heritage Trail
There is no better way than to explore a breathtaking Heritage Singapore trail route. To uncover heritage and social stories, you can choose from eight walking trails and a river cruise and experience Singapore’s history, architecture and culture.