NDP Singapore

this year's ndp is.. different..

there's the usual staple of.. the march past parade, mass dance display, sea of red and white, but there's just something special this year.. the use of people in the community in the many marketing videos.. focusing on dreams, visions, and on the people in the community being thankful and dreaming big..

the songs are beautiful and beautifully sung.. especially so when the camera zooms in on the audience of different ages, and different races.. all singing one song for Singapore.. it's so beautiful

my 8 yr old niece knows so many of the recent national day songs..
from beginning to end.. and i don't, yet

the best part is the fireworks, for me..

from where i live, we can catch the fireworks in the distant sky..
it's fun seeing my family and neighbours running out to catch the planes in aerodisplay and the fireworks.. in excitement..

simply enjoying the moment together, with ooohs, and aaaahs as each brilliant splatter rises up, dazzling the nite sky in a magical way..
the simple act of watching planes and fireworks and sharing the special moment brings us closer.. our family, and the neighbours

love is in the air :)