Singapore National Day

No parade, no fireworks - but powerful patriotism nonetheless. The consulate organized a get-together at New World Hotel where around 150-200 guests turned up to celebrate our nation's 40th birthday.

First came the Vietnam national anthem, followed by the Singapore national anthem, followed by several speeches and THEN the food.... Local delights included laksa, mee goreng, tau suan and otak.


The event stage.

You can see the Vietnam and Singapore flags, which mark the cooperation b/w the two countries. In the center is a poorly sculpted Merlion made of ice. At the bottom lefthand corner is the birthday cake baked to resemble the Singapore flag.