We ate our lunch at my hse downstair and went to Bukit Panjang Interchange to took 700A to Sutec City. It was a long and slpy ride as Hubby Ter and Me fell alsp on bus.
As we arrived at Marina Square earlier den expected. And at the same time, feeling thirsty, We went to Marina Sq to eat Ice cream... Lol... we went to eat at Andersen's Ice Cream Cafe.
We ordered the Chocolate Foundane to eat.
See how Dear ate the ice cream and u will be knowing how delicious is it. After finishing the yummy and nice Ice cream, we walked slowly across to the Venue.
Arrtived at the place early, so Dear and I took a pic to keep for memories. Kekeke..... u see those bags behind us and u will know how many people havent turned up yet.
As we are early, we managed to grab a seat that was close to the stage. Took a pic to show you how clear is the view from my side to the stage.
As the time got closer to the starting of NDP, the sky dun cooperate with us, it started with a drizzle before it turned into a heavy downpour. The NDP Cap & Rain Pooch from our goodies bag become our weapon to proctect ourself from this merciless rain.
But it did not seemed to damped our sprit for the occassion. Jus before the show started, the rain stopped. With our host were Singing 'Reach Out for The Star' while doing that, they were standing and sitting on a Jeep cars driven by someone around.
After which, the combined school choir sing together with the Wheelchair Dancing Performances.
After which is the Line Dance Performance.
Followed by the Singapore Cheers performed by various JC in Singapore.
The Bayshow
Roar of the Red Lions Sky Performance.
As they all safely landed down, they folded their equipements and waved goodbye to us. Managed to took one of their members Photos as they walked back to their seats.
Military Polices Performing on the stage.
Decision Drill - Motorbike Stunts by Singapore Armed Forces and Home Team.
Military Band and Military Polices.
This Year's Parade will anchor on the five pillars of Total Defence and at the same time show casing the Spirits of UNity, Determination and Dynasmism through a dignified military style parade.
After which the formation of the parade is formed up, the combined School Choir signed up a few song while waiting for our Guest of Honour to come.
Finally, after the few song, the guest of Honour appeared.
He is none other den Dr Ng Eng Hen, our Minister for Education.
After which, the Natinoal Flag was flown into the parade square. Everyone rised to sing the National Anthem.
After which, the F-16 Fly Past.
And with That, it marked the opening inspection of the Parade.
After he had finished with the inspection, The Guard of Honour peformed Cermonial Gun Saluate.
After that was done, he got up this vehichle and stand up and let the driver drive him past the Parade Square to see other contingents.
After which, he returned to his own seat and watched the Parade do a March Psss to saluate him.
After that was done, Up come the The Black Knight Aerial Display. It was awesome and amazing in which the audience scremaed and cheered.
After that, the show began with a beautiful show of Laser Display on the screen. In which, Act 1 consisted of 1341 performers performed 'Search! Pioneers of a New Age'.
The story reminiscent our forefathers' will and courage to explore, Search conjures our spirit of adventure and curiosity.
Their Spirits of Determination and pursue of excellence resonate on as Asian Drum Dancers followed up with their energentic and rhythmic drumbeats and movements.
It ended with Silat Fighters storming onto the scene, sparring with Swift moves, mirroring Singapore's Determination in overcoming our past , present or future challenges.
Act 2 consisted of 741 performers performed 'Sense! Artists of a New Landscape'.
The story expresses the spirit of creativity and our vision for the Futures. Stautes of inspiration rise up on the promenade, representing our position on the global stage and connection with world.
Dancers with fluorecent umbrellas turned the stage into a kaleidoscopic party of creativity, radiating the innovativeness of Singaporeans.
This scene ended with skyrunners and Hip Hop Dancers in Stylish Silver jumpsuit present the energy of our youth who will lead us towards new horizons.
As the show entered into it Act 3 - Spring! Creators of A New World.' It started to rain. so i was not able to capture more pics. But the view was fantastic as the lights shone thru the night of Rain. The Rain seemed to make the rain turned beautiful and colourful.
But neverthless, we put on on our Rain Pooch again. This time round, it ended with Beautiful fireworks. As the fireworks sprang up into the air, Me and Hubby Ter renounced our Love again for each others.
The show finally ended by saying the National Pledge and singing the National Anthem Song.
After that, Hubby Ter and i took a cab to go to Bukit Panjang Plaza to ate our dinner before heading home.
I enjoyed the preview with Hubby Terence and looked forward to next year 2009 NDP Preview. Kekeke....
