NDP on TV (40th repeat telecast)
Today's the first time since 1996 that I actually sat in front of the tv and watched the National Day Parade for a while. Not that I watched it in 96 - I was part of the Navy's Guard of Honour contingent that year.
So watching it reminded me of the fun and hard work then. The best part was pointing our rifles at the gahmen and shooting blanks.. haha. It also made me realise that I've taken part twice (The other time was in Secondary One as part of the combined school choir. Don't laugh!) but never as an audience. Ok, another item on the list of things to do before I die.
A few hours ago I was at the open area above Raffles Place MRT. I was surprised to see so many people gathered there. With so many tall buildings around, they could hardly see anything from the parade at the Padang. And they were taking photos like they've never been to Raffles Place. Some even picnicked there. The weird things people do!
Some MPs/ministers were made to sweat it out at the heartlands celebrations in Yishun, Jurong East, Tampines, etc instead of joining the NDP. They must be cursing their luck. But given the terrorist threats, maybe that is a wise move.
And guess what? The weather's fine again. Nobody knows why it never rains during the NDP. It's the spookiest occurrence during the 7th month every year.
Well, I'll let you in on a secret. It did rain one year and the parade was cancelled. But the television stations slipped in a tape of the previous year's parade, and no one watching at home had a clue. :p
And what on earth is a mobile column?
I managed a record 45 minutes, before I got restless again. That's why I'm here again at my computer typing out this post.
The parade's still on. Enjoy! :)
So watching it reminded me of the fun and hard work then. The best part was pointing our rifles at the gahmen and shooting blanks.. haha. It also made me realise that I've taken part twice (The other time was in Secondary One as part of the combined school choir. Don't laugh!) but never as an audience. Ok, another item on the list of things to do before I die.
A few hours ago I was at the open area above Raffles Place MRT. I was surprised to see so many people gathered there. With so many tall buildings around, they could hardly see anything from the parade at the Padang. And they were taking photos like they've never been to Raffles Place. Some even picnicked there. The weird things people do!
Some MPs/ministers were made to sweat it out at the heartlands celebrations in Yishun, Jurong East, Tampines, etc instead of joining the NDP. They must be cursing their luck. But given the terrorist threats, maybe that is a wise move.
And guess what? The weather's fine again. Nobody knows why it never rains during the NDP. It's the spookiest occurrence during the 7th month every year.
Well, I'll let you in on a secret. It did rain one year and the parade was cancelled. But the television stations slipped in a tape of the previous year's parade, and no one watching at home had a clue. :p
And what on earth is a mobile column?
I managed a record 45 minutes, before I got restless again. That's why I'm here again at my computer typing out this post.
The parade's still on. Enjoy! :)
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