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Aug 9, 2010
A beautiful place to call home
I WAS lucky to get a ticket for the National Day Parade preview on July 31, and found myself seated next to two tourists from Holland.
Soon I felt unofficially entrusted with the task of highlighting the best images of Singapore to them. The afternoon was scorching hot, so I shared my umbrella with them. Even when my hands were tired, I endured it so the Dutch tourists could take the best pictures of the city landscape.
I proudly introduced the buildings surrounding the Padang, from historic monuments such as the City Hall and the old Supreme Court to modern skyscrapers like the UOB Plaza One and Republic Plaza. I felt even more thrilled to show them our new Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, with the Esplanade nearby. The combined view was stunning in its grandeur and elegance.
During the parade itself, I sang, clapped and waved with passion and gusto. I wanted to show our foreign friends that even as a Chinese Singaporean, I could sing and understand Malay and Indian songs.
I suddenly felt thankful for all the music lessons I had in primary school. Singing national songs by heart had become a natural task. I could hear the children behind me singing at the top of their voices. It was heartening to know that future generations would be singing the same nostalgic songs that we grew up with.
As a student, my brush with patriotism usually comes only during National Day and when I am overseas. There aren't any trials that I am put through to test my love for Singapore. So I appreciate the fact that I get to be reminded of how blessed I am every year during National Day.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our forefathers, leaders and every Singaporean out there who has made Singapore such a beautiful place to call home. They have given me so many reasons to be proud as a Singaporean.
Lee Wen Qi (Miss)
http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_563728.html
A beautiful place to call home
I WAS lucky to get a ticket for the National Day Parade preview on July 31, and found myself seated next to two tourists from Holland.
Soon I felt unofficially entrusted with the task of highlighting the best images of Singapore to them. The afternoon was scorching hot, so I shared my umbrella with them. Even when my hands were tired, I endured it so the Dutch tourists could take the best pictures of the city landscape.
I proudly introduced the buildings surrounding the Padang, from historic monuments such as the City Hall and the old Supreme Court to modern skyscrapers like the UOB Plaza One and Republic Plaza. I felt even more thrilled to show them our new Marina Bay Sands integrated resort, with the Esplanade nearby. The combined view was stunning in its grandeur and elegance.
During the parade itself, I sang, clapped and waved with passion and gusto. I wanted to show our foreign friends that even as a Chinese Singaporean, I could sing and understand Malay and Indian songs.
I suddenly felt thankful for all the music lessons I had in primary school. Singing national songs by heart had become a natural task. I could hear the children behind me singing at the top of their voices. It was heartening to know that future generations would be singing the same nostalgic songs that we grew up with.
As a student, my brush with patriotism usually comes only during National Day and when I am overseas. There aren't any trials that I am put through to test my love for Singapore. So I appreciate the fact that I get to be reminded of how blessed I am every year during National Day.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our forefathers, leaders and every Singaporean out there who has made Singapore such a beautiful place to call home. They have given me so many reasons to be proud as a Singaporean.
Lee Wen Qi (Miss)
http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/STIStory_563728.html
