This article was originally on GET.com at: 7 Things Singaporeans Can Look Forward To This National Day
How do you intend to celebrate the upcoming National Day? Whether you’re going to be huddling with your loved ones in front of the TV at home or if you’re soaking up the atmosphere at the NDP, here are 3 things you should pay attention to this National Day.
We hope you’re as thrilled as we are that it’s going to be our nation’s 51st birthday in just a few days! In case you haven’t got time to read up on the news out there regarding this year’s NDP, we at GET.com have taken the initiative to put together this list of 7 things for you to look forward to this National Day.
7 Things Singaporeans Can Look Forward To This National Day
1. Free Animated Singapore-Themed Stickers From Line
Photo: Line
I’m not sure about you, but knowing that we can download adorable Singapore-themed animated stickers for free from now till 25 September on messaging app, Line, made me go to my App Store right away.
These tongue-in-cheek and very local stickers are rolled out to kick off celebrations for Singapore’s 51st birthday. Expect some of these to be peppered with Singlish, too.
Since we’re on the topic of Singlish, here are 4 things Singaporeans always complain about Singlish but secretly love. Have a read and tell me if you agree!
2. Extra Interactive Opportunity For Some Of The Audience At The NDP
This time around, the segment on the singing of the National Anthem will be different as the audience at the seating gallery at the NDP will get to unfurl ‘numerous national flags of varying sizes’, simultaneously with the State Flag Flypast.
In a way, this gives mere mortals like you and I the opportunity to involve ourselves in the symbolic moment where most of us are possibly at the peak of our patriotism for the entire year. I can’t wait to see how it plays out on the TV though, since I unfortunately don’t have tickets to the NDP.
3. Free Mobile Data On 9th August For Singtel & M1’s Postpaid Customers
9th of August 2016 will probably be a day where even more people will have their eyes glued to their mobile devices as Singtel and M1 are doling out free, unlimited mobile data for their postpaid customers on that day.
M1 customers will also be entitled to free local calls and free SMS and MMS messages in addition to free mobile data on National Day.
4. Free 1GB Mobile Data During The Entire Month Of August For StarHub’s Postpaid Customers
StarHub’s customers won’t be left out, so fret not if you happen to be their customer. Postpaid mobile customers will enjoy a bonus 1GB of complimentary mobile data for the month of August.
As opposed to spamming YouTube videos on one single day like what M1 and Singtel customers are likely to do, you can savour the free data at your own pace, like when you’re streaming your favourite K-drama on the MRT train on the way to work.
According to StarHub, the 1GB of data will utilised first ahead of the existing mobile data bundles customers are subscribed to.
5. NDP-Themed MRT Trains
Although commuting on fancier looking trains in the mornings and evenings may brighten up our moods to a certain extent, I’m not sure how much more of an improvement it’ll be when it comes to comfort since the trains are always crowded during peak hours.
Nonetheless, these red-and-white hued trains lovingly designed to depict Singapore folklore, racial harmony, unity and this year’s NDP theme ‘Building Our Singapore Of Tomorrow’, will be running until mid-August.
In case you’re wondering, there will be 4 of these decorated trains; each will be servicing the North-East Line, Downtown Line, North-South Line and East-West Line, respectively.
The Straits Times
6. New Exciting Elements At The NDP
We all love the spectacular fireworks display, don’t we? That’s practically the highlight of the annual NDP, for me at least. Besides a cutting edge and super futuristic funpack that lucky attendees of the NDP get to bring home, they’ll get to experience things firsthand the likes of 3D projection displays, indoor fireworks, unmanned technology such as drones and dynamic aerial performances.
The Straits Times, The New Paper
7. First-Come-First-Served NDP Goodie Bags For SAFRA Members
Are you a SAFRA member who’s sulking about not getting the coveted tickets to this year’s NDP? Though the experience at the National Stadium will be off the charts compared to you staring at the TV screen, you might very well get to snag a funpack for yourself or your kid.
According to SAFRA, 300 NDP goodie bags will be distributed at each SAFRA club on National Day. So, be sure to check for updates if you’re gunning for this year’s goodie bag.
Not a SAFRA member? Residents in Singapore can also congregate at all SAFRA clubs across Singapore on 9 August, watch the ‘live’ screening of the NDP and take part in a myriad of activities lined up.
Other Articles You May Like From GET.com
