National Education NE Show 2008 Before NDP 2008

National Education NE Show 2008 Before NDP 2008

I am posting more pictures taken by my child. This NE Show 2008 took place on 12 July 2008. The narrative continues here on the National Education NE Show 2008 post.

If you just joined in, check out the earlier posts over at the National Education NE Show series of posts. The aim of the National Education (NE) Show is to instil a sense of pride and belonging in primary 5 students and to bring across the significance of Singapore’s National Day.

On the stage, contingents marched into the Marina Bay floating platform in the traditional military uniform and flags with a guard of honour putting on the synchronised Feu-de-Joie (Fire of Joy) with their raised weapons (not posted here).

The drive past performance by the military police thrilled my child as the drivers stood on their vehicles to break every traffic rule in Singapore. Even the professional photographers in civilian clothes could not resist taking a few shots at the police. Presumably they may 'complain' to higher authorities about the unlawful driving habits of these law enforcers.

The cultural performance segments did not really thrill my child as not many pictures were taken. My child mentioned that they did not seem to be performing in unison at times but that could be because they were still getting their moves and positions correctly on stage.

Lots of singing and dancing which was not captured on digital film by my child. Aren't these suppose to be the popular items for children by children? Perhaps after watching other children perform too many performances in school, they were looking forward to something new.

More photographs can be viewed at official NDP website.

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1. National Education NE Show 2008.

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National Day Parade NDP 2008: NE Show Pictures

National Day Parade NDP 2008: NE Show Pictures

As a continuation of my previous article on the preview of National Day Parade NDP 2008 via the National Education Show NE Show, I am posting more pictures taken by my child. This NE Show 2008 took place on 12 July 2008. I believe there were several such National Education NE shows for Primary Five pupils spread over several Saturdays.

For those who are new to the term National Education NE Show 2008, the aim of the National Education (NE) Show is to instil a sense of pride and belonging in primary 5 students and to bring across the significance of Singapore’s National Day to our future generation. For the kids and little children, it is a time to enjoy a preview of the wonderful package put up by many hardworking citizens who toiled in the rain, sun, sea and air. All lucky kids and little children who present themselves for the NE Show will get to bring home a free bag filled with many goodies (that may appear in another post).

Without further ado, these are the pictures taken at one such National Education NE Show 2008.

To keep students entertained, the MCs encouraged the spectators to join in the Singapore Cheer, sing and do the “Marina Bay Wave”.

There were stunts that arrived by air. The dramatic free fall display by the Red Lions with the curly streaks of coloured smoke and the formation that held up in the sky before the wind erased them were noted in the picture.

The perennial crowd favourite flying act by the Republic of Singapore Air Force Black Knights with their daredevil manoeuvres and heart-shaped tail smoke painted logos in the sky never failed to awe.

The helicopter flypast carrying the national flag was a majestic sight to behold.

On the waters of Marina Bay, there were sea-based activities and performances. Weird shaped balloons, brightly coloured, could be seen next to the pointed cranes. I wonder if any might accidently get punctured.

Water skiers displayed their skills dancing to the waves around the marina Bay.

Read more in my other posts on NE Show 2008.

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NDP 2008: National Education NE Show

NDP 2008: National Education (NE) Show

In the name of National Education, my child had an opportunity to get close to the preview of National Day Parade NDP 2008 on a recent Saturday. All week long prior to the trip, the excitement over NDP 2008 NE Show was palpable. Like an airborne butterfly dancing between flowers, conversations at home hovered over the impending activities at the Multi-Purpose Facility at Marina Bay without skipping heartbeats.

During my time in primary school, there was no National Education (NE) Show to attend. In fact the NE Show was only started in 1997. Just what is the National Education (NE) Show? It’s really the rehearsal shows of National Day Parades when participants are honing their skills to coordinate their acts and to be ready for the big day on 9th August. The aim of the National Education (NE) Show is to instil a sense of pride and belonging in students and to bring across the significance of Singapore’s National Day. Every year, the NDP full dress rehearsal provides an opportunity for organisers to inculcate National Education (NE) values in primary 5 students across Singapore.

According to my child, the programme for the National Education NE Show commenced with the Pre-Parade Segment at 5.00pm and ended with the Grand Finale at 8.15pm. But I remember sending my child to school at 1pm and fetching home from school after 10.30pm. Many scenes were captured on digital camera and I will share them on Seen This Scene That at a later date. Suffice to say that all her favourite items at the National Education NE Show 2008 were captured on film. As a parent, I'm glad for the immense thrill and enjoyment that the show provided.

How I wish we could also attend the National Education (NE) Show as well as National Day Parade NDP 2008 as a family but NDP 2008 tickets are hard to come by. We shall have to repeat history with NDP live on TV.

The theme for National Day Parade NDP 2008 is “Celebrating the Singapore Spirit”. The theme captures Singaporean’s celebration of the Singapore Spirit. If you are fortunate to lay your hands on the free tickets to NDP 2008, do your homework before heading to Marina Bay on that big day.

Check the Map of traffic around Marina Bay, Map of the Floating platform at Marina Bay and Traffic Advisory on NDP 2008.

Read more NE Show about my child's NE Show 2008.

Consider reading my posts on other spots around Marina Bay:

1. Esplanade Park

2. Merlion Park

3. Anderson Bridge

4. Marina Barrage

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