NDP 2011 - Heartbeat

Managed to get tix to watch NDP live this year coz we sponsored stuff for the participants' goody bags..Been a super long while since i've been to NDP live - omg 13 years since?!

Well, i remember being much more excited then, and wanting to catch it again the year after. But that was when it was still held at the National Stadium.

So this is the first time watching the parade live at Marina Bay floating platform, and a very first live NDP experience for WL! (He was performing during pri 5 i think) 

Undoubtly, this venue is much more scenic than the one i went 13 years ago...although i seem to recall the atmosphere and length of performance to be more rowdy and longer last time. This year, the performance was based on a musical act, with 5 different scenes and a super catchy theme song.

But the coolest part was that with the available air and water space surrounding the stage, this year's NDP team took the opp to showcase all Navy and Airforce WOMD. haha super cool how they managed to weave those into the story - where the jet fighters and submarines/naval police speedboats arrived on cue during the show. Padang/National Stadium definitely had their limitations!

Ok time for pics..not many coz we focused on watching and waving the flag haha..

Downloaded the photosynth app and got a panoramic shot of the view!! but not v well taken la haha..

Showing off his patriotism 

Red Lions landing perfectly on the tiny little road on the platform. Last time Padang alot of space..now only got one lane to land..still so zai!!

  

During the National Anthem..flag flew by right on cue! 

 Gorgeous evening scenery

Stage view at night

Pledge Moment with all participants

Somehow my iPhone managed to capture a subtle glow from behind the CBD area..the phrase 'qian tu guang ming' comes to mind!!

Okay, end off with cute polaroid the NDP volunteers were giving out to members of the public. (Super off-centre but still nice! :) ) 

C'mon Singapore..gimme a good bto!!!