NDP 2013

We had  a chance to watch NDP 2013 live from The Float, Marina Bay this year as a whole family during Singapore's National Day on Aug 9, 2013.Singapore celebrated it's 48 th birthday and we cheered together with the nation.All were encouraged to wear red or white dresses as that is the national color of Singapore.We too supported by wearing our own red and white dress.This year's show was spectacular filled with colours. This year's theme is :Many Stories,One Singapore.The theme really touched me as I felt everyone has a story to tell and together they form the nation.This is applicable  not only to Singapore but to other parts of the globe as well.Today marks a new beginning for me-Start of 7 th year in Singapore.I myself have many Singapore stories to tell and so does all people around me.

We started from our house well by afternoon itself  to have a  decent seating .Though the show starts live only by around 5.45 pm,we were at the float by 4.00 pm itself and were surprised to see many people queuing up.As it was for the actual day parade, there were security checks .

 We reached the Float and we were lucky enough to get a   corner seat for our family.Corner seats are always an advantage .You will know why I meant so.You can take lot of photos to bring back as souvenirs.

We had fun time there .Arshi was cheering for the crowd.We had a  chance to meet the team Singapore mascot too.There were many surprise element this year. Kachang putheh man(peanut trader) popped in between and threw peanuts to the audience. Arshi was lucky enough to get hold of a packet.

A few photos we took during the parade.Hope you love seeing them.

Fly past.Here in Singapore we don't have flag hoisting ceremony but only flag Fly-past in helicopters.

Parade in progress with President Mr.Tony Tan 

Merlion appeared in NDP for the first time

dazzling performances

everyone loved the light stick....

Amazing fireworks

Taking Singapore pledge.As Arshi is studying in local Singapore School, she knows Singapore pledge by heart.

off to home

We had  a great evening.We had chance to have glimpses of many MPs and ministers including Singapore's PM and President.We couldn't take pics of them as it was difficult to take photos then.It was a  special day in our life and Arshi had  a blast that day cheering for Singapore which has been her home for the past 6 years.

Happy Birthday Singapore !!!!!!