ha.. yes our friendly neighbour in the north celebrate her 47 birthday today. Sought of funny cos we USED to celebrate her birthday together. Now as a separate nation, we send birthday wishes as a gesture of friendliness. I was not born in the era when we were one of the states in Malaysia. I began to wonder how it was like during that time when we celebrate malaysia's national day. I guess we should at least sing "majullah malaysia"?!
I watched their version of NDP on tv3 just now. Quite cool, cos they showcase their armed forces and even their fire fighters. I saw PM Abdullah wearing some uniform and had a very stern expression when the soldiers marched pass. Then they have the mass display too. What is it that is so different from ours? Their NDP is held during day time. I think we should try that if we can. Quite a fresh idea, the most we can forgo the fireworks. I think without the firework is perfectly fine since in the month of August, there are so many ongoing fireworks. This is in line wif PM Lee to think out of the box. I agree. Try something different. No harm rite?
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Hi Lilian here (again)... thanks for the previous brief mentioning of my name... was reading your views on M'sia NDP.
Well, my thoughts of the scrapping of fireworks is not really justified. First of all, fireworks would be something people look forward to every NDP. So by scrapping the display may cause certain unwanted "complaints" and distruptions... Haha. Actually, there's nothing wrong with having the parade in the morning... but I personally feel for the performers, I think during the evening would be a better choice because it's much cooler.. (you saddist right?) Haha.
Well, celebrating national day in different countries will use different "formats" so I think that it's ok for Singapore to remain status quo (for once!)... and I would suggest that there should be island-wide discount (from shopping to restuarants), well, simply for the benefit of anyone celebrating the birth of our nation in Singapore!
Best regards,
Lilian. =)
Jeff... Please put a tagboard!
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