National Day 2006

I know this is kind of outdated. Just wanted to share the photos I took when I went for my 1st National Day celebrations at the National Stadium. Pity this year was the last year it's going to be celebrated there.

Rented the Nikon AFS 70-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED VR and the Teleconverter TC-17E II from a user in Clubsnap (agape01). This lens ROCKS !!! Wished I could afford this lens. But I'm contented with my Nikon AFS 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED DX.

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Was there early with my daughter to soak up the pre-event activities. There were dances by schools, jugglers on stilts, balloon making, magicians, etc etc.

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A juggler on stilts.

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After awhile, we proceeded to enter the stadium. Wow ! Was it crowded. Reminded me of the last time I went to watch a soccer match during the good old Malaysian Cup Days. The last match I watched was Singapore vs Pahang which we won !! Pity we're no longer participating.

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Once we got a seat, we were greeted by waves of Red and White. Many people were throwing goodies everywhere.

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The Combined Schools Choir.

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As usual, Gurmit and Jamie (i think) were warming up the crowds with repetitive shouting of (haha, cannot remember oredi). But I remembered is was always the same phrase.

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We were in there for about half an hour before we spotted something in the air !!!! Yes !! It was the Red Lions showing off their precision landing jumps !! Must have taken hours and hours and hours of training.

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One of the Red Lions carrying the State Flag.

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Bulls-eye !!!!

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Masuk Baris !!! Shouted the Parade Commander. And in came marching was the SAF Colours. Impressive !!

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SAF Colours.

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The Army Guard-of-Honour contingent.

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The Navy Guard-of-Honour contingent.

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After the parade was formed up, we all sat there waiting for the VIPs, VVIPs and the VVVVIPs to arrive. Our dear MM Lee almost missed a step coming down to his seat. But luckily, someone was around to give him a hand.

Next up, was the performance by our superstar, Wei Lian. Boy, was he high up in the platform. If it was me, don't think I can concentrate on the singing.

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Then it was time to sing the National Anthem. The State Flag was carried by the Chinook helicopter, and escorted by 2 Apache Longbow attack helicopters.

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The Stateflag escorted by 2 Apache Longbow.

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It was then Gong Shi Jia's turn to perform. She sang the theme song for this year's National Day. The performers were trying to create waves below.

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Everyone was waiting for the highlight of the celebrations. Yes !!! The Fireworks !!!

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The Grand Finale.

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Hope you like the photos. Enjoy !!!