Wednesday, August 09, 2006

Happy Birthday to the Republic


Five Stars Arising
There's a new moon arising, out of the stormy sea
Youthful and bright and bearing hope, and tranquil as can be
Reach out for the moon above, savour freedom, truth and love
There's a new moon arising, out of the stormy sea

There are five stars arising, out of the stormy sea
Each is a lamp to guide our way; a lamp for all to see
Reach out for the stars above, savour freedom, truth and love
There are five stars arising, out of the stormy sea

There's a new flag arising, out of the stormy sea
Crimson as the blood of all mankind, yet white and pure and free
Reach out for the flag above, savour freedom, truth and love
There's a new flag arising, happy and proud are we

From: http://www.singsingapore.org.sg/

My favourite Singapore song when I was little. More than 10 years ago. More than 15 years ago. We're still on our way there.

NDP, and everything related to it, may be tacky and corny but I can't imagine 9 August without it.

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