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last SG · 2005-07-13T23:59:44+00:00

i like these, they look so ben ben and cute cute

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GETTING RED-DY: Little Issac all decked in red, with a Singapore flag painted on his cheek, joins in the fun at the Padang. -- WILLIE LIM

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LIVELY SHOW: Singaporeans from all walks of life gather to watch the 'live' broadcast of the National Day parade alfresco at a heartland party. Celebrations in heartland locations such as Jurong East, Tampines and Yishun draw a total of 75,000, culminating with the parade shown on large screens -- GARY CHONG

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A HELPING HAND: Parade performers help each other to prepare for the big show. -- LOW THO SENG

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SHINING BRIGHT: Clad in vibrant suits, members of the People's Association get ready to strut their stuff. -- LOW THO SENG

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HEARTLANDERS CELEBRATE: Unlike previous years, when festivities and the parade were concentrated at the National Stadium or Padang, day-long carnivals including street markets, mini bungee stations and even sports activities like a relay run, drew enthusiastic heartlanders from Yishun, Tampines Jurong East. -- TAN TECK LEE

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FLYING HIGH: As the Singapore flag flies high, so do the parachuters, in one of the most popular acts at each year's National Day parade. -- CHRISTINA ANG

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BLAZING A TRAIL : A magnificent display of fireworks thrilled the nation as the skies over the Padang, Marina South and the heartland venues were lit up simultaneously. -- SIMON

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Spectators in good spirits as they participate in the Singapore Wave, the cousin of the Kallang Wave from Malaysia Cup days.

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Excited two-year-old Belicia Wong waves her Singapore flag enthusiastically during the pre-parade segment, while showing off another painted on her cheek.

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President SR Nathan arrives in an escorted convoy, marking the start of the parade in earnest.

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Mr Lee waves to the cheering crowds. With several MPs and ministers attending parties in the heartland, the VIP area was less full this year.

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Togged out in their archer gear, students from Catholic Junior College put on a firey display in the first part of the show, with fireworls blazing upwards from the tips of their arrows.

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Performers from the People's Association hypnotise the crowds in a twirling blaze of red, blue, gold and green in Act Two, which showcases Singapore's progress during 40 years of nation-building.

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A mobile column of more than 200 tanks and other vehicles trundles past the crowd at the Padang. Among themn are the locally developed Broncos, the Singapore Armed Forces' first all-terrain tracked carriers that can traverse through mud, swampy areas and even move through water.

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The contingents form the number '40' while the air force gos for a 'V' sign in the air.

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The music of the military fifes and drums sets the mood for the march-past. Early birds arrive as early as 3 pm to bag the best seats.

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Not missing a beat, this guard of honour contingent from the navy primes up for the Feu de Joie (Fire of Joy), which symbolically portrays the sense of joy and festivity of the occasion.

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Free-fall commandos, the red Lions, loook like they are in a dance hall in the sky as they spiral their way down to the Padang. At about 5,000 feet, they can hear the roar of the 25,000 strong Padang crowd.

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Heartlanders are treated to an up-close look at the SAF's latest artillery gun, the Primus self-propelled howitzer. Designed and produced in Singapore, the 155mm gun can hit targets 30km away and needs a four-man crew to operate.

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Spectators in Yishun wave flags and cheer with the crowd at the Padang.

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