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Red is one of the colour of our singapore flag which symbolises & universal brotherhood and equality of man.

Singapore will be 57 years old on this coming 9th August 2022. On this day in 1966, our country marked the 1st anniversary of independence when we celebrated our 1st NDP in the Padang reviewed by our former late President Yusof Ishak. This year we will be celebrating our birthday at the Float at the Bay once again.

This is my home named Singapore in a sunny island we called. ‘Home’ means to me a place where there is shelter under the roof and relax after a long day at work.

What I love about Singapore was our very own Singapore identify that makes us unique from others as having a red passport bearing our Singapore crest. It reminds us no matter where we are even aboard, we are representing Singapore. We are bringing an identify to others that we are Singaporeans.

The past 57 years though tough challenges we had survived from the days where our forefathers build our nation from scratch till we have today. Our country has evolve from the kampong days to staying in housing & private estates. We also have our own NEWater, our unique Singapore slang of Singlish. Not forgetting our very own icon tower in Changi Airport. From the first airport in Selatar Airport till today we have expanded from 4 terminals to the future Terminal 5.

We have different races (Chinese, Malay, Indian) staying in harmony and equal opportunities for everyone. Every year on 21 July, we celebrate Racial Harmony Day. This is to commemorate the 1964 Race Riots which took place on 21 July 1964.
In schools, students are encouraged to be dressed in their traditional costumes such as the Cheongsam, the Baju Kurung and Pudavai or Veshti. Traditional delicacies are also featured in the celebrations. It is a day for schools to reflect on the past and celebrate our country’s success as success as a racially harmonious nation and society built on a rich diversity of culture and heritage. There are many Traditional games such as 5 Stones and zero point, that were played in schools. Not forgetting our wide variety of foods such as Chicken Rice, Roti Prata, Mee Siam and many more. Many foreigners will specially travel down to Singapore from far to have a taste of our local dishes.

I am proud to be a Singaporean. We have a strong defence team from the home team such as Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority and military such as The Singapore Army, The Republic of Singapore Air Force and Republic of Singapore Navy who keep our country safe and secure 24hours 365 days.

From an empty land in Marina Bay Singapore to having our first floating platform which hosted many events such as National Day Parade, Military Passing Out Parade, international sports ceremony such as Youth Olympics2010.

This year we are also celebrate 55 years of National Service as we salute to all past and present servicemen for their contributions towards in defending our country.

Thank you to our founding prime minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew and his ministers, our pioneer generations for all your hard work in our nation building which create a vibrant Singapore for all to enjoy, work and live in.

I wished Singapore a Happy 57th Birthday on this joyful occasion. May you prosper and advance with greater horizons. Stronger Together Majulah!