Aug 11, 2011 - ST Forum
TUESDAY'S National Day Parade marked another evening of joyous
celebration of Singapore's birthday.
Next year, I hope to see a tweak in the dress code of our
Members of Parliament (MPs). MPs from the People's Action Party and
the Workers' Party were dressed in their respective party colours
of white and blue.
This should change.
The National Day Parade is a celebration of citizens, united as
one people, regardless of race, language or religion - and more so,
political differences.
It should be a significant annual event uniting all political
leaders to celebrate Singapore's birthday.
I hope future parades will see all MPs dressed in the national
colours - a combination of red and white or the official
orchid-patterned shirts and dresses.
MPs must make an effort to stand as one united people to serve
the people of Singapore. They should take pride in their efforts to
lead in nation building, and not show off their political party
colours.
In future, community events organised and funded by the
Government should also be free from the hint of promoting a
political party.
Ronald Seow
