Singapore marks 59 years of Independence with grand parade and fireworks

The Manila Times

Singapore marks 59 years of Independence with grand parade and fireworks  Singapore celebrated 59 years of independence on Aug. 9, 2024, with a lively National Day Parade featuring marching displays and colorful fireworks. The parade was themed 'As One United People.' This year’s parade is the first attended by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.  AFP VIDEO  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe    Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes  #Celebration  #Singapore  #Asia

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00:00And now that the MPs are seated, the Yu Ying Secondary School concert led by drum major

00:06Chang Xia Ying, the 16-year-old, leads a 70s-themed play, In the Stone, by Earth, Wind and Fire.

00:14We also have...

00:30...made their jump. We have eight Red Lions making the leap today from an RSAFC-130 aircraft

00:37from a height of 5,000 feet. Now that's equivalent to the height of a 500-storey building.

00:43They're also reaching speeds of up to 180 kilometers per hour.

00:48...96. They're made up of commandos, naval divers, and members from the...

00:53...thousands strong, craning their nets, looking up into the sky, trying to spot the Red Lions,

00:58and picture this, they're jumping off the plane from a height of nearly 500 HDB...

01:03...is coming in close now with 607 jumps. He's ready to score.

01:08Eugene Cho, he's the eye in the sky, the man behind all the exciting...

01:14...and a confident wave from the Red Lions as they soak in...

01:18...and appreciation from the crowd.

01:28Red Lions!

01:33In the past, when colors were carried on active service, they stood as a rallying...

01:38...losing one's colors was a severe humiliation. Hence, a group of soldiers...

01:43...in the field of combat training, administrative efficiency, and service to the community.

01:59Ladies and gentlemen, let's put our hands together to welcome our Senior Parliamentary Secretaries.

02:04Festive, and also ready to celebrate the big day with not just the 27,000 all of us employees...

02:09...watching now, whether at home or overseas.

02:14...reaching out together, peace and harmony...

02:25...raid, recognized as one of the most prolific military bands in the world today.

02:30This NCC command band comprises cadets from Swiss...

02:34...above and beyond the standard NCC training, these cadets serve to deliver...

02:39Please rise for the National Pledge.

03:09Happy Birthday, Singapore!

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