Salt&Pepper Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Jahlat...economy must be really veri bad...so low budget one. Cannot make it lah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Intrv. Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 No Kit Chan no talk. Quote For these flaws I lament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pui Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Superbowl, tay tay and madonna mtv ripoff Unoriginal Lame as hell Very 'forced' mood Gek sai lah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Father not 花朵 Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 I think it seems like it is a one year late belated celebration of the demise of lky? So 不孝 towards OUR collective father. Tsk tsk tsk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest "yawn" Posted July 3, 2016 Report Share Posted July 3, 2016 Let's hope this National Day is NOT all about LKY (we have had enough of such self-righteous DYNASTY-LITE ads for more than a year now) but the people of this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENZ Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 sounds not too bad for a pop song actually. but for NDP song, lacking in the "tug @ heartstrings" feel, Don't have the togetherness feeling as compared with the older NDP songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suckmegood Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 not bad what.... probably the haters can do a better job since they've got so much opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt&Pepper Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 56 minutes ago, suckmegood said: not bad what.... probably the haters can do a better job since they've got so much opinion. Well, some haters probably did... http://theindependent.sg/meet-the-genius-behind-2016s-alternative-ndp-theme-song-ownselfcheckownself/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suckmegood Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 35 minutes ago, Salt&Pepper said: Well, some haters probably did... http://theindependent.sg/meet-the-genius-behind-2016s-alternative-ndp-theme-song-ownselfcheckownself/ good for them. now, market it out and see if the people likes it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KENZ Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 57 minutes ago, Salt&Pepper said: Well, some haters probably did... http://theindependent.sg/meet-the-genius-behind-2016s-alternative-ndp-theme-song-ownselfcheckownself/ LOL funny and relatable ... even Notti Elmo also chime in " Elmo loves collecting Cardboard for exercise!" LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboard Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hello. What happened to this year fireworks... Those people inside the stadium practically can't see a thing happening outside. Why is the stadium built in such a way that the top can't be retracted to see the fireworks like the old stadium. The fireworks has been a yearly highlights that costs lots of money, so they're not even showing it on TV, just the fireworks going off outside and filming the president shaking hands with people inside... argh. Please people, post the youtubes captures soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest What Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 The roof is built to be able to retract. But I'm not sure if they did retract it anot during the fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboard Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 they didn't retract it. the state of the art high tech LED on the top side of the roof is showing the singapore flag towards the night sky. i think the roof cannot be retracted since most of the props are using it for the show. even if the roof can be retracted, i'm guessing the people inside can't see much except for straight up towards the sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Uncle Jack Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Next year 2017, NDP will held back at Padang since the Sports hub is damn lousy... People can't watch the firework from Sports Hub. Building this lousy Sports Hub is a waste of taxpayers money.... Chubby_1986 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ndp bitch Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Oh its just an experience! Yeah can't even see the flag fly past and no paratroopers this year. They are very safe as usual, perhaps too safe this time. Neeways, proper planning could've given time for props to be removed and roof retracted for audiences to see the fireworks. But i guess as usual, there'll be some risk they aren't prepared to take. That paper mache pony looked malnourished or stunted. Not enough budget to engage some laselle or nafa students? octopus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 You mean you guys went without knowing the shit behind? What price for NDP at Sports Hub? http://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/what-price-for-ndp-at-sports-hub Jermyn Chow Published Jun 23, 2016, 5:00 am SGT Some parade favourites will not be appearing due to venue constraints, despite organisers paying a princely sum for the site. The hub also risks losing rental returns In seven weeks, Singapore will celebrate its first National Day Parade (NDP) at the Singapore Sports Hub. With the National Stadium and its iconic domed roof as the main stage, NDP2016 organisers have promised a "futuristic" show to mark the first chapter after Singapore's Golden Jubilee. They are hoping to wow spectators with a cast of 10,000 performers, drones, 3D projections and larger-than-life props. Preparations are already in full swing and many performers will be spending a number of weekends rehearsing before the Aug 9 bash. The 55,000-seater stadium's capacity also means twice as many people - about 275,000 - can catch the parade, previews and rehearsals this year. It will be poignant as this year's bash would be the parade's homecoming of sorts to Kallang, 10 years after the last NDP was held in 2006 before the old National Stadium was torn down. While the return to Kallang will provide a sense of nostalgia, questions are already being asked if future NDP should be held at the Sports Hub or if this year's edition should just be a one-off. Central to the concerns are whether the costs outweigh the benefits of holding the NDP at the Sports Hub. There is talk that next year's NDP organisers from the Artillery Formation are not likely to use the Sports Hub. Instead, they will take the show back to the Marina Bay Floating Platform, which has been a hit due to its unobstructed bayside view. Of course, this year's novelty factor of holding the parade in a first-time venue will be interesting to spectators. With the dome being touted as a canvas on which images and graphics can be beamed, the parade looks set to be a visual treat. But even with the bells and whistles for this year's parade at the National Stadium, limitations of the venue will mean a few NDP perennial favourites will not be appearing. The Red Lions parachutists will not be jumping right in front of spectators inside the stadium. The convoy of war machines will not rumble past spectators, either. The stadium's design will not allow safe passage for the Red Lions nor accommodate tanks and the like. And, again, because the stadium's domed design will block most of the view outside, those inside the arena have to give the traditional flypast a miss and settle for indoor - or digital - fireworks. Spectators will no doubt be disappointed as the Red Lions and sky-high outdoor fireworks have consistently emerged as top picks in surveys done by organisers. In a poll conducted before the inaugural Marina Bay NDP in 2007, seven out of 10 people said they liked the Marina Bay area with Singapore's distinctive skyline clearly in the background. Then there is the question of cost. This year's organisers were locked in protracted talks with the Sports Hub before reaching an agreement on the rent last December. While NDP organisers have 45 days of use of the venue annually for free, as stipulated in the public-private partnership contract (PPP) between Sports Hub Private Limited (SHPL) and the Singapore Government, technicians and performers from previous parades said that was not enough to prepare for the event. The Straits Times understands the Sports Hub wanted $26 million for another 35 days for rehearsals. But that figure has reportedly been slashed to $10 million. All in, NDP2016 will cost about $39.4 million, with a chunk of it going towards renting the venue. This makes it the second most costly NDP after last year's Golden Jubilee edition at the Padang, which cost $40.5 million. Previous NDPs at the floating platform cost between $15.7 million and $17.9 million. The 2010 edition at the Padang cost $20.6 million. This has drawn flak by some who question if organisers are paying too much for a venue, which has not quite lived up to the hype of being the crown jewel of Singapore sports and the must-go venue for top entertainment acts. As for the Sports Hub, it may be pocketing an extra $10 million from hosting the NDP, but in closing the venue from this month to August to potential suitors, it could be losing more in commercial rental rates. The three-month period is a golden window for many events to be held. Top international football clubs that are on their season break would travel around the world at this time to hold exhibition matches. Last July over two days, the highly popular Barclays Asia Trophy tournament drew more than 80,000 fans eager to catch English Premier League (EPL) giants Arsenal, Everton and Stoke City in action. This was a record for the biennial tournament which is held only in Asia. Such events put Singapore on the sporting map. EPL chief executive Richard Scudamore even gave the stadium the thumbs-up, saying the league has "every reason" to hold the tournament here again because football is "played competitively in a full and vibrant stadium". Not only did the likes of EPL giants perform there, but also pop stars One Direction, Taylor Swift and Jay Chou. In all, the Sports Hub welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors last year. Among them, 1.4 million attended 124 sports and entertainment events, including the 28th SEA Games. But this year is quieter, with only a few big-name draws confirmed. Before rehearsals at the stadium started last week, the only other bookings were for a concert by Taiwanese singer A-Mei, three Super Rugby games featuring new Japanese franchise Sunwolves, and the World Rugby Sevens Series in April. After Aug 9, the stadium will host only Taiwanese singer Jay Chou in September. Spanish football club Valencia, which was bought over by Singapore businessman Peter Lim, had to shelve its pre-season plans to play in a friendly at the stadium because of NDP preparations, among other reasons. If people stay away, then whatever next for the $1.33 billion Sports Hub, which needs to keep a keen eye on its bottom line? The PPP nature of the venue, which was opened in June 2014, means that it is primarily run as a commercial interest. It is incumbent on the management to fill the venue's calendar with as many events as possible to make the entire project, which also comprises the OCBC Arena, OCBC Aquatic Centre and the Singapore Indoor Stadium, commercially viable. After all, it was the private sector which was tasked to design, build, finance and operate the project for 25 years. The Government, which did not have to fork out a lot of capital for the project, pays a monthly amount throughout the Sports Hub's 25-year term. It also gets free usage of the National Stadium for important events like the NDP and key sport events. While the Sports Hub has developed a reputation for being overpriced, it cannot settle for anything that hurts its financial viability, as its chief executive Manu Sawhney said in an interview earlier this year. Then there is the problem of the pitch, which is still being panned by many for being sandy and uneven. Even after the hybrid surface, made up of synthetic fibres and natural cool weather grass, was replaced by a "lay-and-play" one, the stadium is still plagued by pitch woes. Not having the NDP at the stadium will allow the pitch more time to recover and avoid the short turnaround time between events. Such starts and stops during the Sports Hub's infancy will do nothing to cement its reputation as the centre for sporting excellence. The upshot of staging NDP in the Sports Hub: People don't get to see what they like in the parade, organisers pay a princely sum for what might be a lesser show, and Singapore sport suffers. Toting up the costs and benefits, it does not seem like the NDP and the Sports Hub are a good fit, and it may not be a bad idea to look elsewhere to stage future editions. By not forcing a square peg in a round hole, Singapore, as a whole, will end up the winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimboy Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 the reason why they didnt retract is because of the lighting + sound + props that is needed for the whole show. the reason why the fireworks cannot be brought into the stadium is that of safety issue and hazardous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Here's more...http://theindependent.sg/sports-hub-as-ndp-venue-bad-value-for-taxpayers-money/ Sports Hub as NDP venue – bad value for taxpayers money By The Independent - July 31, 2016 Singapore’s 51st birthday party will cost almost as much as its 50th celebration, and almost twice the cost of previous parades. National Day Parade (NDP) held at the National Stadium this year will cost $39.4m, a mere $900,000 less than the one held last year. The main reason for the exorbitant increase in cost for this year’s parade is because the venue for the parade, National Stadium in the Sports Hub, is far more expensive to rent compared with previous venues such as the Marina Bay floating platform and the Padang. The Sports Hub which initially requested for $26 million for the use of the venue, eventually settled for $10 million as rental for the parade. The Sports Hub which was heralded as a shining example of Public-Private-Partnership when it was first conceptualised has taken a few hits for its expensive rental costs. International events like the The Asia Masters Athletics Championships had to be moved to other venues because of cost issues. This NDP will also be the first time the the six-man SAF Parachute Team (dubbed Red Lions) will not be free-falling and parachuting down on the celebration. Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen speaking in Parliament in February this year said that the outfit, which is a perennial NDP crowd favourite with their free-fall displays, cannot perform at NDP 2016 because of safety reasons. Also absent at this year’s parade will be the convoy of 177 war vehicles. The convoy made its appearance at last year’s parade after a five-years absence. When Workers’ Party MP Ms Sylvia Lim questioned Dr Ng in Parliament, if future NDPs would continue to be held at the Sports Hub and how much of taxpayers monies will be used to fund such a venue hire, the Defence Minister replied to her saying, “that is a theoretical question and I do not have the answer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest What Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Actually I agree with TS. This year's the fireworks is a major disappointment, especially to those that are present in the national stadium(in terms of visuality). I'm not sure if you guys felt it, but it seems like the standard of this year's performance have drop alittle. Might be due to the change in location? Which limits them on things that they can do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Watch Olympic is tons better. And since when Singapore fireworks got standard ah??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest What Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Performance, as in the preforming arts. The firework all along no standard one. Anyhow shoot. I rather see man shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pissed Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 seriously can the roof be retracted fully anot? i have never seen the roof got retracted fully before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Retractable Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 8 minutes ago, Guest pissed said: seriously can the roof be retracted fully anot? i have never seen the roof got retracted fully before Yes and it will have a rectangular opening. Visibility will still be obstructed for viewing of external fireworks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sigh Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 this new national stadium really a flop. so many complaints. those who gone there for pop concerts also complain tt the internal sound system is like shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixorn Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Sidetrack....more on retractable roof designs.... Even the right side smaller portion can rotate to the left area exposing more space. This one in Shanghai is pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sleeping soundly at home Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Really. What is the big deal. Never seen firework before? if it can be seen, what is so special about firework as compared to previous years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, Guest Sleeping soundly at home said: Really. What is the big deal. Never seen firework before? if it can be seen, what is so special about firework as compared to previous years? You got paid last month? What's so special about your this month pay as compared to past month? Don't pay you this month can or not? gc0805 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Actually I've always wondered why NDP needs to show all these military vehicles, tanks etc. It's like north korean propaganda. Isn't it better without? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Housing bitch Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 13 minutes ago, Guest guest said: Actually I've always wondered why NDP needs to show all these military vehicles, tanks etc. It's like north korean propaganda. Isn't it better without? LOL! Finally, somebody said it. I've been noticing this for years and am always wondering if i'm the only one who thought so. Our hdb flats look like north korean, german and russian flats too. Our designs are in fact copied from the british. Lky is hardly an innovator; he's a copy artist! These are some north korean flats: ......AND these are flats in Ang Mo Kio: Can you tell the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yawn Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Is National Day over already? Good, let's get back to work after throwing away 40 mils of taxpayers money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sgporean Posted August 9, 2016 Report Share Posted August 9, 2016 Dear Housing Bitch, LKY is a PM, not an architect. When Sg first started to develop, we did engage many FTs to help design and build many things esp flats, so there shouldn't be any wonder why our flats look similar to some countries'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Arirang auntie Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Guest Sgporean said: Dear Housing Bitch, LKY is a PM, not an architect. When Sg first started to develop, we did engage many FTs to help design and build many things esp flats, so there shouldn't be any wonder why our flats look similar to some countries'. I heard raffles hotel was built by koreans. Maybe the fts building our hdb flats were north koreans? He may have sought more than housing advice from them. Like, look at our ndp parade. Seriously. The tanks and rocket launchers display during a national celebration is kinda quaint. Too aggressive imho for singapore's image. Remember, we are not really north korea. *sarcasm* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 they have to close the roof scare of rocket shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 the malay story for national day was boring, Hope they can do a hologram with LKY giving a national day speech next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moving on Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 15 minutes ago, Guest guest said: the malay story for national day was boring, Hope they can do a hologram with LKY giving a national day speech next year Spare us the trauma. It makes his daughter LWL cringed already, let alone the people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fireworks from hotel! Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Don't be disappointed guys. How about this view, the NDPfireworks looks really awesome here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest???? Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 What's ndp btw? I have not watched for donkey years , not that I'm not patriotic but its not the same..the atmosphere , the songs then the ambience as way back in the 80s to early 2000s compared to now I just take it as a public holiday that's all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 personally feel this year's ndp song is one of the best in recent years, simple and nice, not surprised it's well-received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanMature Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 everyone in the bus wearing mask except her. lol. Quote Don't read and response to guests' post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zealouslogue Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 1 hour ago, LeanMature said: everyone in the bus wearing mask except her. lol. Of course lah. She had to sing, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Who Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 Who is the first female singer? Her voice is quite good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 4, 2021 Report Share Posted July 4, 2021 This year NDP song not catchy, hear and forget next moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkcheah100 Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) . Edited July 9, 2021 by pkcheah100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex.Therapy Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 8:45 PM, Guest Who said: Who is the first female singer? Her voice is quite good If I'm not wrong, she's Linying Quote Offering a variety of massage techniques to suit each client's needs! Incall with shower @ Tiong Bahru 1 hour: $70, 1.5 hours: $100, 2 hours $140 Juagen/Manhood: $35 (15 mins), $65 (30 mins) All other methods of communication do look into my thread! WhatsApp Me | Massage Thread on BW | Telegram Channel for Availability and Promotions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 10:34 PM, Guest guest said: This year NDP song not catchy, hear and forget next moment. I actually find it very catchy and relevant to current situation with simple words, not bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2021 Report Share Posted July 8, 2021 6 hours ago, Rex.Therapy said: If I'm not wrong, she's Linying who is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 i thought the show segment of this year's NDP was not bad, i actually enjoyed the show segment more than the parade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Patricia Mok graced the opening and then dont know what happened to her. All the usual hosts probably opted out to host due ti covid scare. Hurray to Patricia Mok and other hosts appearing in the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 10:47 PM, Guest Guest said: Patricia Mok graced the opening and then dont know what happened to her. All the usual hosts probably opted out to host due ti covid scare. Hurray to Patricia Mok and other hosts appearing in the beginning. Didn't know you are choose want to host NDP parade? I thought it is the NDP organiser choose you instead? Anyway, i do not understand why they need to repeat the ceremony twice? I thought today only have performance segment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sleepy cat Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 I didnt watch. No point. It is not a Celebration of Singapore or Singaporean anymore. Look more like a party spend for fake elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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