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NATIONAL FLAG
NATIONAL FLAG
Symbolises the Nation’s sovereignty, pride & honour
The National Flag consists of two equal horizontal sections, of red above white. The upper left section contains a white crescent moon, and five white stars which form a circle.
About the Flag: Red symbolises universal brotherhood and the equality of man, while
white signifies pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. The crescent moon represents a rising young nation. The five stars stand for the nation’s ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
NATIONAL PLEDGE
NATIONAL PLEDGE
Students who are Singapore Citizens are to take the pledge. Students will take the pledge with the right fist over the heart.
Reflects the ideals for shaping a united nation
We, the citizens of Singapore,
pledge ourselves as one united people,
regardless of race, language or religion,
to build a democratic society based on justice and equality
so as to achieve happiness, prosperity
and progress for our nation
About the Pledge: Singapore’s national pledge was written by Singapore’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr S. Rajaratnam, in 1966, against the backdrop of racial riots in the 1950s and 1960s. Mr Rajaratnam’s inspiration was to build “a Singapore we are proud of”, while emphasising unity and multiracial harmony. He believed that language, race and religion were potentially divisive factors, which could be overcome if Singaporeans cared enough about their country.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Students who are Singapore Citizens are to sing the National Anthem.
Echoes the enduring spirit and aspiration of Singaporeans
About the Anthem: The anthem was written in the wake of nationalism from 1956-57. Its composer, the late Encik Zubir Said, anchored it with two words, “Majulah Singapura” (Malay for “Onward Singapore”).
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
MAJULAH SINGAPURA
Mari Kita rakyat
Singapura
Sama-Sama menuju,
Bahagia
Cita-cita kita yang
mulia
Berjaya Singapura!
Mari-lah kita bersatu
Dengan semangat
yang baru
Semua kita berseru
Majulah Singapura!
Majulah Singapura!
ONWARD SINGAPORE
ONWARD SINGAPORE
(English Translation)
Come, fellow
Singaporeans
Let us progress
towards happiness
together
May our noble
aspiration bring
Singapore success
Come, let us unite
In a new spirit
Let our voices soar
as one
Onward Singapore!
Onward Singapore!
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