The National Day Parade is definitely the biggest event for the nation to celebrate Singapore’s independence, and there is now a picture book, Let’s Celebrate NDP, about the parade and the teams behind the showstopping event.
Children can get to learn about the National Day Parade, the various segments of the parade, the people behind the segments and how much preparation work is required for a successful NDP.
Let’s Celebrate NDP Book – Go Behind the Scenes of the National Day Parade
As we watch the parade every year on 9 August, have you ever wondered who puts it together and how the magic happens yearly?
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Some have participated in the parade, others have watched the parade live and it is always a treat to see the contingents marching by, the Red Lions descending with their parachutes and the floats with the many, many performers with coordinated movements.
Let’s Celebrate NDP is a book by Sharon Koh and illustrated by Kristen Kiong. It tells readers all about National Day Parade and the teams behind the annual hallmark event.
From the packing of NDP packs, composing and arrangement of songs and performances, to the motivators, the book gives insight into how everyone gets ready for the huge parade.
Pulling Back the Curtains on the National Day Parade
If the family loves watching and attending NDP, Let’s Celebrate NDP is a must-read! I reckon this would make a great gift for Singaporeans overseas as well. The rhyming patterns of the text paired beautifully with the detailed illustrations.
I appreciated how the picture book filled with colourful and accurate representations of the NDP heroes was so effective in highlighting the work behind the scenes.
Little ones can take a closer look at the uniform designs, the various flags, the military vehicles and weapons. Together, the words and little details in the illustrations bring out the heart of NDP – about a huge team coming together to present an amazing event for Singapore.
“Let’s Celebrate NDP: Meet the Teams behind Singapore’s National Day Parade” also includes fun facts about the parade.
Older children and adults will appreciate titbits peppered throughout the book, such as our former PM leading a combined schools brass brand in the pouring rain during 1968’s parade.
There are also bears hidden in the pages of the book for the children to search out. Each bear is a mascot for The Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Navy, Republic of Singapore Air Force and The Digital and Intelligence Service.
I loved the word search and crossword sections that help children learn about NDP through literacy rich activities.
Purchase Let’s Celebrate NDP for A Good Cause
Purchase your own copy of the Let’s Celebrate NDP book via this order form. It is retailing at $18 for one copy and $30 for two copies.
Proceeds from the sale go to Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Care Fund. The fund provides additional support to SAF service personnel who are severely disabled due to military service, over and above MINDEF’s existing compensation and welfare frameworks.
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