Media Coverage
As we draw near to the big day of the nation on 9 August 2017, the excitement is building up as more and more details of the show are being revealed! At the recent media event organized by the NDP 2017 Committee, snippets of the show were revealed and going by the costumes and makeup, I believe we can expect a really entertaining show this year!
The Show segment comprises six Acts which represent different issues close to our hearts, rallying families and friends to come together as we reflect on our immediate past, celebrate our present and look forward to the future.
Here are five highlights of the Show Segment you can look forward to this year:
1. Celebrating Singapore’s Birthday as #OneNationTogether
The nation’s birthday celebration is only complete with the heartfelt participation of fellow Singaporeans. This year, we will see three new groups deuting - The Purple Symphony - an all-inclusive orchestra made up of people with and without special needs; A2 Movements - a Parkour group; and the Joyriders - a recreational cyclist group.They will join the traditional Show Partners such as the Singapore SOKA Association, the People’s Association and the Ministry of Education.
2. Audience Engagement Moments
This year’s Show also includes moments designed to engage and interact with the audiences so if you are going for any of the shows, get ready for some fun! In Act 1 – Living Together, the audiences will be encouraged to join in performing a simple clap choreography that symbolises the collective effort required to address the threat of mosquitoes. In Act 4 – Celebrating Together, the audiences will be invited to join and raise our bottles in a hearty toast to our nation.
3. Largest Unmanned Drone Performance
For the first time in NDP, 300 unmanned drones will take to the skies over the Marina Bay to perform the largest unmanned drones display in Southeast Asia. Against the spectacular Marina Bay skyline, the drone performance seeks to inspire Singaporeans to imagine the immense opportunities that our future brings. I imagine it would be quite spectacular!
4. Aerial System and Performance
For the first time at an NDP hold at The Float @ Marina Bay, an aerial system has been integrated into the stage design to elevate performers and props 20 metres above ground. This aerial system allows a better utilisation of the performance space above the stage for a visually-captivating experience for us all!
5. Revolving Stage & Movable LED Screen
NDP 2017 will feature a revolving stage and two main stage LED screens, which can combine together into a single screen. These are firsts for an NDP held at The Float @ Marina Bay. The revolving stage provides more options in terms of stage space and performance areas. I definitely see more creativity at work in this year’s show!
CELEBRATE TOGETHER AS A NATION!
Join in the celebratory mood for this year’s NDP by tagging your photos, well-wishes, reflections or stories on your personal social media platforms and/or NDP social platforms such as Facebook (www.facebook.com/ndpeeps), Instagram (@ndpeeps_2017) and Twitter(@NDPeeps), with the following hashtags: #OneNationTogether, #NDP2017, #NDP17, #SG52. For information on NDP 2017, visit www.ndp.org.sg or download the official NDPeeps mobile app available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Let’s have fun celebrating our nation’s birthday together this year! =D
Disclosure: Photos used in this post are official photos released by NDP 2017 Committee during media event.
