Mervyn Hoe: My Daily Happenings

Wow! This year's National Day Parade (NDP) is totally awesome! It's heart warming and I can really feel the love for Singapore! The performances were all participant-orientated. What do I mean? Usually the participants would just display their work and will exit from the stage away from the audience. This year, the participants were able to walk into the audience area, making them feel appreciated for their hardwork! I used to be a participant and I just feel that there is not much participant-audience connection. And this year, the Organising Committee has done well in this area. To top it up, after the whole event ended, the officer came out and thanked every participant. And they actually put up a finale fireworks just for the participants! I totally feel for the participants because they are unable to see the fireworks display at all in none of the rehearsals and actual day as they have to face the audience. I am totally touched as the Organising Committee are very "do...

What can I say? God is very amazing to us! On 1st of August, Eve's friend, Weirong messaged her saying that she has 4 NDP rehearsal tickets to give away! We immediately said 'YES'! Woohoo! And the tickets are at the prime seat area. Of course we thanked her so much! In the end, it was Eve's mum, her aunt Leana, Josh and Kate who went there. I had roadshow that day hence, I cannot make it.  Look at these precious NDP Tickets! Thanks Weirong!   On that very day, there were all so excited! Seeing the army troops, merlion, singing the Singapore National Day songs! They simply enjoyed themselves! The weather was very, very fine, and luckily they reached there about 4.20pm as the seats are quickly filled up by 4.45pm! Kate was given a limited edition 49th NDP Birthday Bear! Simply amazing! To think of it, I feel both Josh and Kate were very lucky children as they managed to experience NDP at such a young age! When they sang the songs, they would move their h...