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Happy 50th Birthday, Singapore

Fireworks light up the sky above the Marina Bay Area. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

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Fireworks light up the sky above the Marina Bay Area. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

Residents are treated to a fireworks display at Keat Hong at midnight, Aug 9, 2015, at a Keat Hong countdown party. Photo: Toh Ee Ming

Congratulations to Dr Suresh Nair, 56, and Ms Maureen Castro, 35. Their baby boy, Brandon Nair, was born at the stroke of midnight on Aug 9, 2015, at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. Photo: Dr Nair

Congratulations to Mr Azmi Bin Ahmad, 39, and Ms Lam Phuy Hong Hao, 26. Their baby boy, Adam Hafiz Azmi was born at the stroke of midnight, Aug 9, 2015, at Parkway East Hospital. Photo: Mr Azmi

(L-R) Minister Grace Fu and Mdm Prasad who knitted the SG50 baby booties visiting National Day baby and mother Jeissy Foo at the KK Hospital. Photo: Don Wong/TODAY

KHL2-Lead operator Lee Boon Khian at KHL printers checking the colour registration on a copy of TODAY's National Day Special. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

KHL4-Lead operator Lee Boon Khian at KHL printers picking up a copy of the TODAY National Day supplement off the conveyor belt. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

The moment just before sunrise at Block 45 Telok Blangah Drive, one of the HDB blocks across the island adorned with SG50 artwork on its facade, on August 9, 2015. Photo: Jason Quah

A man walks past a block of HDB flats adorned with Singapore national flags at Telok Blangah on the morning of August 9, 2015. Photo: Jason Quah

Residents attend a National Day observance ceremony at Tanjong Pagar where they held up many big boards to form a big Singapore flag at the basketball court of Blk 27 Jalan Membina. Photo: Low Wei Xin

Residents lined the streets of Lower Delta Road to listen to the live broadcast of the late Mr ‪‎Lee Kuan Yew‬'s reading of Singapore's Proclamation of Independence. Photo: Low Wei Xin

Customers and staff recite the pledge after watching the Proclamation of Independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Customers watch the Proclamation of Independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Customers watch the Proclamation of Independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Cashiers watch the proclamation of independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Customers watch the Proclamation of Independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Management and staff from the Dairy Farm Group watching the Proclamation of Independence on television at Giant supermarket in Tampines North. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

Mr Tan Meng Teik, 35, with his wife and son. Mr Tan said they came down to the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station because his son loves trains. On the retro-themed carnival, Mr Tan said: "I think it brings back nice, good old memories for us and I think it's experience for him to see all these things." Photo: Laura Philomin

The Low Family: Mr Robin Low, 46, with his wife Ms Chua Ai Chun, 43, and their 3 children. Samantha Low, 12, Sean Low, 9, and Scott Low, 6. Ms Chua: "I don't think the kids had a chance to see the station when it was operating as a station and there were previous open houses that we missed completely. ... It's a good idea because the kids have never seen these games before." Photo: Laura Philomin

Ms Nurazura (extreme left), 31, with her father, mother Ms Latiffah,55, and husband. Ms Naruzura: "Actually this is the first time that we're here. ... And it's very nice to see the environment and the old games. It's quite nostalgic." Ms Latiffah and her husband had taken the old train to Malaysia once, more than 30 years ago, for their honeymoon. "On our honeymoon we took the train from here to Penang. I wanted to bring my children, my daughter and son-in-law here to see the place," said Ms Latiffah. Photo: Laura Philomin

Mr Suhaimi, 54, and his wife used to take the train many years ago to KL and is their first time back here. "We took the opportunity to come down and see the station. We used to come down here for breakfast... And we came here to relive the memories again. It's good for the new generation to know all the games like chapteh... All these make us think back about the days when we were younger," said Mr Suhaimi. Photo: Laura Philomin

Former president S R Nathan and members of inter-religious organisations at a National Day Observance Ceremony held at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. Photo: Ernest Chua

Participants of a National Day Observance Ceremony held at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple sang the Singapore national anthem and recited the pledge. It was attended by members of inter-religious organisations and former president Mr S R Nathan. Photo: Ernest Chua

A National Day Observance Ceremony held at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple was attended by members of inter-religious organisations and former president Mr S R Nathan. Photo: Ernest Chua

The flag was raised at the National Day Observance Ceremony after the Proclamation of Independence was aired at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. Members of inter-religious organisations and former president Mr S R Nathan took part during the singing of the National Anthem and reciting of the pledge on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Ernest Chua

Former President S R Nathan joins members of Inter Religious Organisations in the reciting of the National pledge in a National Day Observance Ceremony at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. Photo: Ernest Chua

Members of inter-religious organisations took a minute to pray for the nation in a National Day Observance Ceremony at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. Photo: Ernest Chua

Former President S R Nathan spoke in the National Day Observance Ceremony at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple as members of inter-religious organisations listened on. Photo: Ernest Chua

A photo-taking session in the National Day Observance Ceremony at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple, which was attended by members of inter-religious organisations and Former President S R Nathan. Photo: Ernest Chua

Former president Mr S R Nathan speaking to members of inter-religious organisations in the National Day Observance Ceremony at Lorong Koo Chye Sheng Hong Temple. Photo: Ernest Chua

Ms Paris Chua, 38, with her two daughters were at the Botanic Gardens. Ms Chua said: "I think the atmosphere was very well created for this celebration. Apart from this, I think it's a very good time for us to reconnect in terms of seeing so many Singaporeans here in red to celebrate National Day. So that's something pretty meaningful." Photo: Laura Philomin

Mr Rainer Vermehren, 47, and his wife Sonja, 40, and children Amelie, 9, and Sander, 7 were at the Botanic Gardens. Originally from Germany, they've lived here for a year and will stay for another year. Mr Vermehren said: "We're excited about SG50 because we're really learning about the history of Singapore. We think the country has done so much right in the last 50 years and our wish is the country continues to do that - that people look forward and continue to be honest and reliable and dependable." Photo: Laura Philomin

Mr Pierre Lim, 38, with his family and parents-in-law Mr Richard Tan, 65 and Mdm Jenny Low, 66, out to have a family picnic at the Botanic Gardens. It's also his children's first time to the Gardens. Mdm Low said: "It's the first time we're organizing a picnic with them. It's a happy occasion so everyone is enjoying. We're so happy and so proud that (the country) has achieved so much."

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen sings "Home" at the Toa Payoh East National Day Observance Ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Joy Fang

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen at the Toa Payoh East National Day Observance Ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Joy Fang

Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen at the Toa Payoh East National Day Observance Ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Joy Fang

The Marine Terrace Market on National Day. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

Chinatown on National Day. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

An inaugural “retrolicious” carnival is being held at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station today in celebration of ‪‎SG50‬. Photo: Laura Philomin

An inaugural “retrolicious” carnival is being held at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station today in celebration of ‪SG50‬. Photo: Laura Philomin

An inaugural “retrolicious” carnival is being held at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station today in celebration of ‪SG50‬. Photo: Laura Philomin

An inaugural “retrolicious” carnival is being held at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station today in celebration of ‪SG50‬. Photo: Laura Philomin

An inaugural “retrolicious” carnival is being held at the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station today in celebration of ‪SG50‬. Photo: Laura Philomin

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

RSAF Black Knights aerial display at Marina Barrage on Aug 9, 2015. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

More people than usual are having a picnic at Marina Barrage. Photo: Siau Ming En

Four generations of the Lin family came out to celebrate Singapore's birthday at the Marina Barrage this year, breaking away from their usual tradition of celebrating it at chalets. They are wearing their self-designed t-shirts, customized with the year they were born. Photo: Siau Ming En

Recently retired national sprinter Muhammad Amirudin poses with his wife and family members at his wedding ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. To commemorate SG50, guests and relatives were encouraged to wear red and white. Photo: Jason Quah

Recently retired national sprinter Muhammad Amirudin pays respects to his mother as his father looks on, at his wedding ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. To commemorate SG50, guests and relatives were encouraged to wear red and white. Photo: Jason Quah

Recently retired national sprinter Muhammad Amirudin poses for a selfie with his wife and guests at his wedding ceremony on Aug 9, 2015. To commemorate SG50, guests and relatives were encouraged to wear red and white. Photo: Jason Quah

A large crowd at City Hall Mall as parade goers flock to the parade ground. Photo: Valerie Koh/TODAY

Mr Andy Cheong, 49, is battling Stage 4 liver cancer. But that did not stop him from bringing his family to Marina Barrage to catch a live screening of the National Day Parade. (Photo: Siau Ming En/TODAY)

The situation at City Hall MRT as paraders head to the grounds early. Photo: Valerie Koh

SAF participants getting ready for the mobile column. Photo: Kelly Ng

Crowds filling up the Marina Barrage fast to catch the live screening of the National Day Parade. Photo: Siau Ming En

People waiting to catch a live screening of NDP2015 at Merlion Park. Photo: Siau Ming En/TODAY

Singaporeans at the National Day Parade waving their scarfs. Photo: Jason Quah

Four generations of Tans come together to celebrate Singapore's Golden Jubilee and family matriarch Ng Sam Toi's 80th birthday. Photo: Melody Tan

The Black Knights start the parade with a fly-by in a "five stars" formation in a tribute to Singapore's late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. The formation represents democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Photo: Valerie Koh

Vintage Parade: 450 participants from ten organisations, including veterans from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, People's Association, PUB, POSB, SingHealth, Port of Singapore Authority, Housing and Development Board and Singapore Airlines make their way. Photo: Valerie Koh

Vintage Parade: 450 participants from ten organisations, including veterans from the Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, People's Association, PUB, POSB, SingHealth, Port of Singapore Authority, Housing and Development Board and Singapore Airlines make their way. Photo: Valerie Koh

Fly-past of the Singapore flag. Photo: Valerie Koh

A Singapore Airlines A380 aircraft with a special SG50 livery makes a fly-by. Photo: Valerie Koh

Singaporeans gather with friends and family to catch the National Day Parade. Photo: Don Wong

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong arrives at the Padang. Photo: Jason Quah

Tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Photo: Jason Quah

A lady cries while watching the tribute to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

A lady tears up while watching the tribute to the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Photo: Raj Nadarajan

A lady tears up during the tribute to Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Photo: Robin Choo

Twenty F-16 jets fly-past in a number 50 formation. Photo: Jason Quah

Vintage parade participants. Photo: Jason Quah

Aircraft from the Royal Singapore Air Force fly-past. Photo: Jason Quah

President Tony Tan Keng Yam arrives at the Padang for the National Day Parade. Photo: Jason Quah

A man waves the Singapore flag. Photo: Don Wong

Participants in LED-clad costumes performing at the National Day Parade. Photo: Jason Quah

A couple takes a photo of fireworks. Photo: Don Wong

A performance takes place during the National Day Parade. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

Performers at the National Day Parade. Photo: Jason Quah

Stefanie Sun performs at the National Day Parade. Photo: Jason Quah

Photo: Don Wong

Fireworks go off during the National Day Parade. Photo: Wee Teck Hian

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong takes a photo of performers. Photo: Jason Quah

Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong poses for photos with performers. Photo: Kelly Ng

Fireworks light up the night sky at the Marina Bay Area. Photo: Ernest Chua

Fireworks light up the night sky at the Marina Bay Area. Photo: Ernest Chua

Fireworks light up the night sky at the Marina Bay Area. Photo: Ernest Chua

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