By SGN | 18 Jul 2023
It’s time to dress up in red and white, rally your friends and family, and show off your kampung spirit!
Near, far, wherever you are, there are various ways you can join in on the festivities to celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday. Overseas from coast to coast, it’s truly home that we miss the most… Don’t say we bojio!
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Catch our global live show!
Singapore Global Network’s largest virtual event Singapore @ Home is back for the third year in a row. This year, the theme is ‘Connecting Hearts Around the World’ – uniting fellow Singaporeans across the globe.
Get ready for a fun-filled programme, hosted by Annette Lee and Das DD, that’ll take you back to the good ol’ days. Explore Singapore’s hidden gems, test your trivia knowledge, have a hearty chat with special guest Education Minister Chan Chun Sing over kopi, and stay tuned as Health Minister Ong Ye Kung whips up something special for the occasion 😉
P.S. Catch the first-ever exclusive screening of The LKY Musical where you get to experience Singapore’s history from the ’40s to ’65, as Adrian Pang reprises his role as Lee Kuan Yew alongside Kit Chan as Kwa Geok Choo.
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Find a celebration near you
We believe in empowering people to grow communities. If you’ve been keeping up with our social media, you’ll know that we that we support events organised both abroad and in the motherland. Check the list below for events happening near you!
CITY | DATE | ORGANISER | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND | ||||
Adelaide | 12 Aug | Singapore Business and Social Association and Singapore Association (University of Adelaide) | Coming soon | |
Boston | 5 Aug | My Boston Singaporeans | Register | |
Brisbane | 9 Aug | Queensland University of Technology Singapore Students’ Association and University of Queensland Singapore Students’ Society | Coming soon | |
Gold Coast | 2 Sep | Gold Coast Community for Malaysians & Singaporeans | Facebook | |
Melbourne | 12 Aug | Canberra Mission and Singapore Global Network | Coming soon | |
New Zealand | 12 Aug | Otago Singapore Club | Register | |
Perth | 13 Aug | Singapore Western Australia Network | Coming soon | |
Sydney | 12 Aug | Singaporeans in Sydney Facebook | Coming soon | |
Sydney | 12 Aug | Temasek Club (NSW) Inc. | Coming soon | |
NORTH EAST ASIA | ||||
Beijing | 12 Aug | Singapore Embassy in Beijing | Coming soon | |
Beijing | 19 Aug | SingCham Beijing | Website | |
Chengdu | 9 Aug | SingCham Chengdu | Website | |
Chongqing | 11 Aug | SingCham Chongqing | Website | |
Hong Kong | 9 Aug | Little Red Dot Hong Kong | Facebook | |
Seoul, Korea | 9 Aug | Singcham Korea | Website | |
Shenzhen | 25 Aug | SingCham Guangxi and Guangdong | Website | |
Suzhou | 26 Aug | Suzhou Singapore Club | Coming soon | |
Tokyo, Japan | 1 Sep | Singapore Embassy in Japan | Register | |
Qingdao | 20 Aug | Singcham Qingdao | Website | |
SOUTH EAST ASIA | ||||
Bangkok | 9 Aug | Bangkok Mission | Coming soon | |
Seoul, South Korea | 9 Aug | Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Korea | Register | |
NORTH AMERICA | ||||
Austin, Texas | 12 Aug | Singaporeans in Texas – Austin | Register | |
Boston | 5 Aug | My Boston Singaporeans | Register | |
Houston, Texas | 19 Aug | Malaysian Singaporean Association of Houston | Website | |
New York City | 6 Aug | Handson | Instagram | |
New York City | 8 Aug | Navin | Email | |
New York City | 9 Aug | New York Mission | Register | |
Orange County, California | 5 Aug | TJC Org | Coming soon | |
San Francisco Bay Area | 5 Aug | A Little Better and Singapore Global Network | Register | |
San Francisco Bay Area | 12 Aug | SingaporeConnect, San Francisco Mission and Singapore Global Network | Register | |
Seattle, Washington | 5 Aug | The Seattle Singaporeans Meetup | Website | |
Toronto | 13 Aug | Honorary Consul General Toronto | Register | |
Tustin, California | 26 Aug | SingMa Club of San Diego | Facebook | |
Washington, D.C. | 11 Aug | Washington DC Mission | Register | |
Vancouver | 13 Aug | UBC Singapore Students’ Association | Register | |
UK & EUROPE | ||||
Bern, Switzerland | 26 Aug | Temasek Club Switzerland | Coming soon | |
Edinburgh | 9 Aug | Khai and Faizal | Register | |
Geneva, Switzerland | 2 Sep | Geneva Mission | Coming soon | |
Germany | Sep | Berlin Mission | Coming soon | |
London | 5 Aug | Singapore UK Association, Singapore Young Professionals Network Community, NUS Alumni London Chapter and The United Kingdom-Singapore Students’ Council | Register | |
London | 6 Aug | Singapore Young Professionals Network Community | Register | |
OTHERS | ||||
Anchieta, ES, Brazil | 9 Aug | Café Singapura | Instagram | |
We would love to publicise these events and spread the love across our social media. Be sure to post about them and tag #SGNcelebrates and @singaporeglobalnetwork!
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Get groovy in a virtual dance
If you’re away from home and are looking for a way to celebrate with other Singaporeans, Dance of the Nation is back again!
Sabo your friends and family and stand a chance for your video to be featured on NDP’s social media platforms. It would be lovely to see our fellow Singaporeans and friends from all corners of the globe coming together to sing and dance.
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Catch the parade live
Don’t want to miss the fireworks and spectacular performances? We’ve got you. Every year, NDPeeps will broadcast a live stream of the parade in full, crisp HD on YouTube and Facebook.
The theme for 2023’s National Day Parade is ‘Onward as One’, inspired by our feelings of hope, optimism and gratitude as we emerge from a challenging period and move forward as one people.
Don’t miss the special aerial display by the Republic of Singapore Air Force, plus a heartwarming show segment featuring 43 artists, a 2,400-strong contingent, and three short films.
We’re going to guess you’ll either cry a little bit or wave your mini flags really hard.
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Organise fun games for friends & family
For the ones who can’t join the main party at the Padang, don’t worry. We have lots of fun activities for you to participate in, no matter where you are.
Rope in your loved ones for a game of brain-melting trivia, get crafty with DIY finger puppets and a charming diorama, belt your heart out to your favourite National Day tunes, or cook your favourite Singaporean dishes.
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Dine with your loved ones
An iconic National Day celebration isn’t complete without a feast. After all, isn’t food what ties all Singaporeans together? 🤭
Head over to restaurants like The Landing Point, Braci and Level 33, where you’ll be able to dine with a stunning, unrestricted view of the city and the fireworks. For those celebrating in bigger groups, why not organise a potluck? Bring your favourite food from hawkers that you swear by. The more the merrier, and the fuller the stomach at the end of the celebration. 😋
Are you abroad and longing for a fix of Singaporean food? Don’t worry. Check out our global food map to find all of your favourites – wherever you are, you will never be too distant from a taste of home.
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GetActive! Singapore Heartland Festivals
Didn’t manage to snag NDP tickets but still want to experience the festivities? In collaboration with SportSG, a 2-day celebration (5 to 6 Aug) will be held at 5 different locations across the island: Tampines, Bedok, Jurong West, Toa Payoh and Woodlands.
Bring your family and friends down to enjoy a wide range of activities at the festivals. There are sports tryouts, live performances, games and goodie bags! Oh, and did we mention? Admission is absolutely free.
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Gardens by the Bay x Mediacorp National Day Concert
Here’s another big bash – one that’s happening at Gardens by the Bay. Think of it as a pre-concert leading up to the actual celebration so you can prepare to cheer your lungs out.
For the first time in four years, the concert returns on 5 Aug at The Meadow, the Gardens’ largest event space. Hosted by Fauzie Laily and Vernetta Lopez, the lineup features Kit Chan performing her classic song “Home” as well as a multitude of other local musicians. Planning to beat the crowd? Check out the carnival before the show, where you’ll find games and Insta-worthy spots that feature iconic Singapore landmarks. 😉
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Organise your own NDP party, on us!
If there aren’t any events being organised near you, take things into your own hands!
Are you a Singaporean abroad looking to organise your own National Day party for the community near you? Singapore Global Network has a Funding Programme that can help you out!
Regardless of where you are and how you choose to celebrate this August, we hope you’ll have an amazing and memorable time with your loved ones. Here’s to Singapore’s 58th National Day! 🇸🇬🎉
