{"id":8170,"date":"2021-08-07T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/?p=8170"},"modified":"2021-08-11T15:15:11","modified_gmt":"2021-08-11T07:15:11","slug":"happy-birthday-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/happy-birthday-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Birthday Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"
Singapore\u2019s 56th<\/sup> birthday is upon us. This year\u2019s celebrations are going to be different from the way they used to be before the COVID-19 pandemic arose. However, there\u2019s nothing to stop you from enjoying yourself, away from the crowds. Here are some ideas.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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Images Credit: NDP2021<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WATCH THE PARADE<\/strong>
\nSteer clear of the crowds and keep safe by catching the National Day Parade (NDP) on TV or online. Take note that this year\u2019s NDP has been postponed to 21 August after the scheduled end of Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). A ceremonial parade will be held on 9 August instead. According to the NDP website<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, this year\u2019s NDP has been designed with the home viewer in mind. It will make use of technology to connect performances for a live-virtual performance. This will also be done for the Parade and Ceremony segment, where civilian bodies will participate and join the parade through virtual means. Viewers can also look forward to numerous home engagement activities to encourage audience participation throughout the day.<\/p>\n

ORDER IN
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\n<\/strong>Image Credit: Parkroyal Collection, Pickering<\/strong><\/p>\n

What\u2019s a special occasion without a lip-smacking meal? With this in mind, Parkroyal Collection Pickering\u2019s Lime restaurant has rolled out National Day Specials for takeaway. Pamper your taste buds with the Pera-Makan Feast for Two ($56+). Tuck into traditional Peranakan dishes such as assam udang nenas, ayam buah keluak, babi pongteh and grilled otah otah. For tea, treat yourself to a delectable Red Velvet and Cream Cheese Cake ($56+). Round off your celebration with Lime\u2019s Beverage Bundle consisting of two bottles of wine for S$56+.<\/p>\n

Available until 26 August at Lime\u2019s e-shop<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

SING FOR SINGAPORE<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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\nLinying and Evan Low (Images Credit: NDP2021)<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most important aspects of the National Day Celebrations is the NDP theme song. Go through the list from the very first one, \u2018Stand Up for Singapore\u2019, to this year\u2019s \u2018The Road Ahead<\/strong>\u2019<\/a><\/span>, <\/em>make a playlist of your favourites and sing your heart out. By the way, \u2018The Road Ahead\u2019 is written and composed by Linying and Evan Low.<\/p>\n

DO FACE-PAINTING<\/strong>
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\nImages Credit: Robinsons Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

Paint each other\u2019s faces in patriotic themes and show off your artwork throughout the day. Go the whole hog and ramp up the mood by dressing up in red and white outfits. Don\u2019t forget to take lots of photos to upload onto your Instagram and Facebook accounts.<\/p>\n

WATCH LOCAL FILMS<\/strong>\"\"A scene from 15 Shorts (Image Credit: National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre\/Blue3Asia)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year, 15 Singapore filmmakers came together to show\u00a0a less-told side of Singaporeans from the 1970s to the 1990s. Through 15 Shorts<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\u2014 a collaboration between the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and Blue3Asia \u2014 the 15 directors provided different perspectives on that era, and unveiled the kindness and generosity of ordinary Singaporeans. You could also catch other local films on Netflix \u2014 we recommend I Not Stupid<\/em>, Ah Boys to Men<\/em> and Singapore Dreaming<\/em>.<\/p>\n

AA SINGAPORE\u2019S NATIONAL DAY MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION<\/span><\/b>\"\"From now till the end of August 2021, sign up for an AA Singapore membership and get $56 off \u2014 because this year is Singapore\u2019s 56th<\/sup> birthday \u2014 the regular fee. You pay only $112.35 for a one-year membership! Terms and conditions apply. For more details, click <\/span>here<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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