From a fishing village to a highly developed city state, Singapore celebrated its 42nd birth day on August 9. It got separated from Malaysia and became an independent republic on August 9, 1965. The ruling Peoples' Action Party has been in power since then without any loss. The architect of modern Singapore Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has been attending the National Day parade since then without any miss.
Like any other nation, Singapore also displays the strengths and diversities of its society. The day is fun filled. This years NDP was organised on floating space on the sea besides the high rise skylines at Marina Bay. It displayed the strength of its Military power, Naval power and power of its Air Force. The skyline was filled not only a display of power and force but also of fun and fireworks.
Singapore is a harmonious and peaceful society lived by various ethnic communities. Though predominantly a Chinese society, Malays, Indian and Other communities have been living together with each other. The NDP displayed the ethnic dances and cultures of the communities. Diversity has been the kernel of Singapore's success. The mark the friendly and harmonious living of communities, it dedicated a day for "Racial harmony". Cultural diversity and peaceful coexistence of ethnic and racial communities has been outstanding.
Singapore today boasts of moder metropolitan life style, high economic standard, cultural diversity, social harmony, land of opportunity, high standard of education and technological development. It remains one of the key players in Southeast Asia and world politics.
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