I took a Deep Breath of fresh air, and took in the night's Sights and Sounds

Stunning pyrotechnics, breath-taking views, mesmerizing performances... I can't help but think how much effort's been put into this one night of glitz (plus the many months of rehearsals), and the enormous budget given to the crew. Would they have been put to better use?

Putting my ultra-positive comments about the performances and army display aside, it's quite heartwarming to see that so many people from all walks of life were roped into the preparations!

Walking along raffles city were volunteers selling clappers for community chest (*I think)

Along the streets were to commonfolk selling ice-cream and getting great business

While getting to my seats were ushers comprising of student volunteers, and not forgetting first aiders from SJAB!

Along the stands were members/volunteers from TOUCH community service getting viewers into the groove of the performances

Walking down the aisles were volunteers seeking small donations for charity

Along the red-tiled area in front of the floating platform were motorcross riders and local singers and performers strutting their stuff

On the platform were numerous cheery primary and secondary school pupils as well as PA, SOKA members putting up great performances

At the grandstand were the thinkers and planners of our city landscape and position in the world stage

And everywhere else that could stand people were the citizens of the nation, all gathered to witness a spectacular display of our nation's progress!

Well... maybe the budget's really been put to great use! I guess it beats spending millions on luxury living where only few people can enjoy. Being someone greater than yourself... i think NDP has indeed been a performance greater than ordinary performances! & I should learn from this too...