The National Day Parade (NDP) at the Padang yesterday (9 Aug) was impressive, but it wasn’t the only spectacular display of patriotism.
Residents of Choa Chu Kang’s Keat Hong area were recently treated to an adorable parade by the local PCF Sparkletots preschoolers.
@zhul.rahim Our PCF SparkleTots Preschoolers from Keat Hong 411 put up an impressive National Day Parade! Thanks to all the teachers and staff for the creativity and parents for their support. Happy National Day everyone! #keathong #zhulrahim #ndp2023 ♬ original sound – Zhul Rahim
The children donned tiny parade uniforms and even manoeuvered cardboard tanks and fighter jets.
People’s Action Party (PAP) Member of Parliament (MP) Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim recorded the creative showcase.
Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim, PAP MP representing the Keat Hong subdivision of Choa Chu Kang, posted a video of the event on his socials on 8 Aug.
To celebrate the nation’s birthday, the students of Sparkletots preschool at Keat Hong’s Block 411 held their own version of the annual NDP.
A tiny, smartly-dressed parade commander led the parade, a toy sword in his grasp. An equally immaculate flag-bearer beside him hoists a Singapore flag even larger than himself.
The parade commander then gives the drill orders for standing at attention and a quick march, in a rousing voice comparable to any platoon sergeant.
The parade then commences, with an enthusiastic announcer calling out all the participants.
What comes next is a magnificent cardboard float of the Changi Airport control tower and what looks to be a Singapore Airlines jumbo jet taxiing behind.
Two preschoolers sit within, one dressed in a pilot’s uniform and the other in the iconic air stewardess kebaya.
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Of course, no NDP would be complete without the daring Red Lions.
The preschool’s Red Lions glided into the parade, strapped to their “parachute” — an umbrella covered by a red cloth.
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Next up, two cardboard firetrucks representing the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) rolled in.
Children wearing plastic firefighters’ hats accompany the vehicles. One can’t help but give a happy wave at the camera.
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Helpful teachers assist the parade at every turn, while approving parents record and cheer from the sides.
Following closely, a tiny helmeted soldier representing the Singapore Army lines up with his cardboard tank.
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The “Singapore Navy”, not wanting to be left out, sails in as well, the ship commandeered by a dashing uniformed sailor.
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An unmissable staple of any NDP, a fighter jet also makes an exciting appearance.
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The vehicles had each been marked with the initials ‘KH-411’, presumably denoting Keat Hong Block 411.
Flanking the extreme right of the congregation is another cardboard vehicle — this time representing the Singapore Police Force.
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The Merlion itself — or at least a very convincing cardboard cutout — has also taken the time to leave its perch and join in on the parade.
Source: @zhul.rahim on TikTok
The Keat Hong Sparkletots teachers deserve much praise for their creativity and effort in organising the parade.
Much time clearly went into it, judging by the numerous cardboard props and vehicles.
It surely seemed like a wholesome community experience for everyone involved.
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Featured image adapted from @zhul.rahim on TikTok.
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