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The National Stadium… before and after.

It should be general knowledge that this year’s National Day Parade will be the last to be held at the National Stadium. What is less well known is that something special is planned this year for the fireworks display that is the highlight of every National Day Parade. As a treat to all Singaporeans, the demolition of the National Stadium will be accomplished by means of a large explosion that will accompany the traditional fireworks display and mark the end of the 2006 NDP. This will no doubt enthrall Singaporeans young and old.

Ka Boom Wah, head of the pyrotechnics/ demolition company spearheading the effort said, “We found that it was more cost effective to combine the pyrotechnics display with the demolition of the National Stadium, providing a spectacle that Singaporeans will remember for years to come as well as a step towards the further development of Singapore’s infrastructure.” Mr Ka was unavailable for comment as to how spectators would be evacuated from the stadium before the grand finale.

On a completely unrelated note, special guests to this year’s NDP include residents of Changi Prison, esteemed members of local opposition parties, representatives of the foreign media and popular local blogger Mr Brown, who were all given tickets as a gesture towards a more inclusive Singapore.