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With Singapore’s birthday just around the corner, aren’t you psyched to make a trip down to the Singapore Sports Hub where the National Stadium is nestled? In case you haven’t read about the top 3 things that Singaporeans should pay attention to this National Day, NDP 2016 will be held at the National Stadium after spending 10 years at The Float @ Marina Bay.
Here at GET.com, we’ve discovered 7 interesting things about the National Stadium that most people probably don’t know. We hope you’re as enlightened as we are to discover these things about one of our landmarks!
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About The National Stadium
1. The Stage For NDP 2016 Can House Roughly 2000 Performers
That should be an indication of how massive the stadium is, don’t you think? To put things into perspective, the circular stage that stretches approximately from one end of the stadium to the other, is as large as about nine basketball courts, according to a news report from Channel News Asia.
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The Straits Times, The New Paper
2. The National Stadium Can Accommodate 55,000 People
55,000 may not sound too impressive but that’s equivalent to 1375 classes comprising 40 kids each. To make things a tad more dramatic, just because, 55,000 overshadows the total number (42,185 to be precise) of live births recorded in Singapore during the entire year of 2015, according to data from Singstat.
3. The National Stadium Boasts A Retractable Roof
Although this may not seem like much, the retractable roof that can be opened for outdoor games or closed for indoor games is the very reason why our National Stadium is, according to National Stadium’s official website, the only stadium in the whole wide world that has the capability to host a myriad of events ranging from athletics, football, rugby and cricket to national and community events, family entertainment shows and concerts, such as the already-sold-out and literally very invincible, “The Invincible” Jay Chou concert.
Before I forget, I’d just like to share that the National Stadium supports an environmentally friendly system where energy consumption is offset by solar panels installed above the offices and carparks around the National Stadium.
The Straits Times, , AFP
4. There’s Such A Thing Called The National Stadium Club
Put simply, this dedicated stadium membership programme is the first in Singapore and Southeast Asia that gives members a whole host of privileges that will enhance their exclusive hospitality experience here at the National Stadium.
Some of the privileges that mere mortals like me can dream of include priority access for tickets to world-class events staged at the National Stadium and a designated car park that, in fact, has its own label known as the National Stadium Club Members’ Car Park.
Members of the Premium and Premium Plus Seats get to enjoy the above-mentioned, coupled with things like access to the exclusive Bank of Singapore Lounge, private entrance, premium padded seats located right on the halfway line, and even day concierge service amongst others.
5. The National Stadium Event Guide Actually Exists
I don’t know whether to chortle or to grimace, but I must give them credit for some of the information stated in the National Stadium Event Guide which is rather helpful for those who don’t frequent events here too often. Things like pre-sold parking lot and no selfie sticks are quite refreshing.
6. The West End @ Gate 1 Is More Family Friendly
Why is this so, you wonder? Well, the West End is more family friendly because it is both wheelchair and stroller friendly. Gate 1 is step free, by the way! So, you have absolutely no excuse not to take your babies or wheelchair-bound family along to some of the events at the National Stadium.
7. Couples Can Take Their Wedding Photos At The National Stadium
Like 99 per cent of the things in Singapore, nothing comes free. If you’re intending to take your pre-wedding photos and/or engagement photos here before you officially tie the knot with a splendid wedding, you have to fork out some money and book your application in advance.
According to information available on their site, these applications must be submitted at least 10 working days prior to proposed date. Sorry, but for all you kiasu people out there, your proposed dates cannot be more than 90 days away from the date you apply.
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