The Colony of Singapore was a British Crown colony that existed from 1946 and succeeded by the State of Singapore in 1959. When the Empire of Japan surrendered to the Allies at the end of World War II, Singapore was returned to the British in 1945.
Singapore became an independent republic on 9 August 1965.
When was Singapore founded?
This holiday features a National Day Parade, an address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, and fireworks celebrations.
National Day (Singapore)
| National Day |
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| Type | National |
| Significance | Commemorates Singapore's independence from Malaysia in 1965 |
The lion was chosen as it is a powerful and historic symbol of Singapore's status as the Lion City and symbolises three national values: courage, excellence and strength. Singapore's name is itself derived from 'Singa Pura' (which means "Lion City").
The National Flag consists of two equal horizontal sections, red above white. White symbolises pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars depict Singapore's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
The National Anthem
| Title | Date | Author(s) |
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| Majulah Singapura (Onward Singapore) | 1958 | Lyrics and music: Zubir Said |
Singapore
| Republic of Singapore show 3 other official names |
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| Anthem: Majulah Singapura (English: "Onward Singapore") Menu 0:00 |
| Capital | Singapore 1°17′N 103°50′ECoordinates: 1°17′N 103°50′E |
| Official languages | English Malay Mandarin Tamil |
| National language | Malay |
Thus national anthems constitute a serious business, and that is why they are played and sung at the most solemn moments dedicated to performing a nation's spirit, as singing and listening to them generates raised feelings of pride and patriotism.
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Chan Mali Chan is a widely known folk song attributed to both Malaysia and Singapore. It is a cheeky, flirtatious love song, which has gained standing as one of the traditional “national” songs of both countries. Ketipung payung in the chorus… of the song is a term of endearment.
Looking back at time, many say that the eighties was a golden era in Singapore. It was a period of stable economic growth and peaceful society with racial and religious harmony. Inflation was low, as seen in the relatively cheap HDB flats, public transport or vehicle ownership.
Singapore
| Republic of Singapore show 3 other official names |
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| • Self-governance | 3 June 1959 |
| • Malaysia Agreement | 16 September 1963 |
| • Proclamation of Singapore | 9 August 1965 |
| • ASEAN Declaration | 8 August 1967 |
Singapore is a sunny, tropical island in Southeast Asia, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Singapore is a city, a nation and a state.
The national anthem, like other national symbols of a country, represents the tradition, history, and beliefs of a nation and its people. Hence, it helps evoke feelings of patriotism among the country's citizens and reminds them of their nation's glory, beauty, and rich heritage.
Hugh Harrison, composer of Count on Me, Singapore. Canadian Hugh Harrison (pictured) found himself in the spotlight in 2021 after an Indian musician staked claim to a song he composed in 1986 — the National Day favourite Count on Me, Singapore.
You can't connect a poster to the National Day Parade without an identifiable NDP logo; you wouldn't associate a goodie bag item to the National Day Parade without a label that carries the recognisable NDP logo. An NDP logo is a key visual device used for event branding.
Each fist represents kindness, courage, confidence, selflessness and optimism. I hope that we can emerge stronger together."
