National Day Parade, 2009 facts for kids
| National Day Parade 2009 | |
|---|---|
| Organiser | 3rd Singapore Division Chairperson: BG Tan Chuan-Jin |
| Venue | Marina Bay |
| Theme | Come Together - Reaching Out, Reaching Up |
| Event Chronology | |
|---|---|
| NE Show 1 | 11 July 2009 |
| NE Show 2 | 18 July 2009 |
| NE Show 3 | 25 July 2009 |
| Preview | 1 August 2009 |
| Actual | 9 August 2009 |
| Parade | |
|---|---|
| Parade Commander | LTC Yeong Chee Meng |
| Music | |
|---|---|
| Theme song | What Do You See (Electrico) |
The National Day Parade 2009 (NDP 2009) was a national ceremony. Like all National Day Parades, it was held on 9 August. The event was at The Float at Marina Bay. 2009 was Singapore's 44th year of independence. For the third time, the event was held in the Marina Bay area.
Logo
The NDP 2009 logo depicts a stylised hand reaching out to Singaporeans of different backgrounds, connecting all as one united people. A design of the heart on the palm of the hand means people's compassion and care for their citizens.
The five stars forming the fingers symbolise democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality in vibrant colours reflecting the nation's diversity. Reaching up in celebration of progress as a nation, the shooting stars represent people's hope for a better future.
Theme
The theme for NDP 09, Come Together – Reaching Out, Reaching Up is inspired by the Singapore National Pledge. It is about Singaporeans coming together as one united people, to reach out to all Singaporeans regardless of race, language or religion, and to reach up towards our hopes and aspirations articulated when we pledge to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.
