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Calculated Shard: 96 (from laksa114)

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Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa096.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/","crawl_time":1775887726,"first_indexed_time":1754329744,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,live2makan!\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3838620702016986896","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"SG50 National Day Parade – live2makan","meta_descriptions":["Happy Birthday, Singapore!!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"While we get ready to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, let’s take a look at what happened 10 years ago.\nThe Little Red Dot\n2015 was the year they introduced the “Little Red Dot” logo for NDP. Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia\n1\n. It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size.\nThe National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia\nEvery year, there’s a\nNational Day Parade\n(which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started –\nThe Padang\n.\nFloats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway\nPrincess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade.\nA national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh\nFloats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade.\nPOSB tellers\nSingapore girls\nOne of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence\n2\n. Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions.\nPOSB bank tellers\nwere once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy.\nSingapore girls\n, a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly”\n3\n, and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging\nkebabs\n, they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore.\nPolice wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too)\nWe always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the\nSingapore Police Force\n, with veterans in the contingent. The\nSingapore Fire Brigade\nalso took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms.\nParade of Colours\nMatching by, the Colours contingent\nIn 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the\nSingapore Arm Forces\nand the\nSingapore Police Force\n, made its first appearance. The\nSingapore Civil Defence Force\njoined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps.\nThe National Anthem moment\nIn 1970, the\nFlypast of the State Flag\nand the\nRepublic of Singapore Air Force Flypast\nwere introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast.\nThe march past before the President and the ruling class\nAfter the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year.\nBurning money\nThe finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating.\nGoodbye SG50, here’s to SG60\nI am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment.\nFootnotes:\nThe term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people [in Indonesia]. Look at that map. All the green [area] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.”\n“Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President”\n, \nThe Wall Street Journal Asia\n, 4 August 1998, \narchived\n from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024\n↩︎\nTotal Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats.\nhttps:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total_Defence_(Singapore)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.\n \n↩︎\nThe phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with \nSingapore Airlines\n. This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation.\nhttps:\/\/biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg\/vol-18\/issue-2\/jul-sep-2022\/history-singapore-airlines\/#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.\n↩︎\nPS: Early ads of SQ featuring Singapore girls and “A Great Way To Fly”","attrs_markdown":"[live2makan](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/)\n\nEat Well, Laugh Loud, Live Long\n\nMenu\n\n- [Index](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/index\/)\n  - 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Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia[1](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53). It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-16.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia\n\nEvery year, there’s a **National Day Parade** (which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started – **The Padang**.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-1.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nFloats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway\n\nPrincess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-2.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nA national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh\n\nFloats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-4.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nPOSB tellers\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-5.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nSingapore girls\n\nOne of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence[2](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7). Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions. **POSB bank tellers** were once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy. **Singapore girls**, a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly”[3](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e), and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging *kebabs*, they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-3.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nPolice wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too)\n\nWe always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the **Singapore Police Force**, with veterans in the contingent. The **Singapore Fire Brigade** also took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-14.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nParade of Colours\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-6.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nMatching by, the Colours contingent\n\nIn 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the **Singapore Arm Forces** and the **Singapore Police Force**, made its first appearance. The **Singapore Civil Defence Force** joined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-11.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-12.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-13.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-7.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe National Anthem moment\n\nIn 1970, the **Flypast of the State Flag** and the **Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast** were introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-15.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe march past before the President and the ruling class\n\nAfter the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-17.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nBurning money\n\nThe finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-18.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nGoodbye SG50, here’s to SG60\n\nI am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment.\n\n**Footnotes:**\n\n1. The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people \\[in Indonesia\\]. Look at that map. All the green \\[area\\] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.” [“Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President”](https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/SB902170180588248000), *[The Wall Street Journal Asia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Wall_Street_Journal_Asia)*, 4 August 1998, [archived](https:\/\/archive.today\/20230814133954\/https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/amp\/articles\/SB902170180588248000) from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024 [↩︎](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53-link)\n2. Total Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats. [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total\\_Defence\\_(Singapore)\\#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total_Defence_\\(Singapore\\)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.) [↩︎](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7-link)\n3. The phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with [Singapore Airlines](https:\/\/www.singaporeair.com\/). This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation. [https:\/\/biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg\/vol-18\/issue-2\/jul-sep-2022\/history-singapore-airlines\/\\#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.](https:\/\/biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg\/vol-18\/issue-2\/jul-sep-2022\/history-singapore-airlines\/#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.) 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Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia[1](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53). It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-16.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia\n\nEvery year, there’s a **National Day Parade** (which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started – **The Padang**.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-1.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nFloats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway\n\nPrincess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-2.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nA national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh\n\nFloats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-4.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nPOSB tellers\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-5.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nSingapore girls\n\nOne of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence[2](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7). Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions. **POSB bank tellers** were once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy. **Singapore girls**, a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly”[3](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e), and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging *kebabs*, they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-3.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nPolice wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too)\n\nWe always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the **Singapore Police Force**, with veterans in the contingent. The **Singapore Fire Brigade** also took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-14.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nParade of Colours\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-6.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nMatching by, the Colours contingent\n\nIn 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the **Singapore Arm Forces** and the **Singapore Police Force**, made its first appearance. The **Singapore Civil Defence Force** joined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-11.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-12.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-13.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-7.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe National Anthem moment\n\nIn 1970, the **Flypast of the State Flag** and the **Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast** were introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-15.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nThe march past before the President and the ruling class\n\nAfter the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-17.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nBurning money\n\nThe finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating.\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live2makan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-18.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1)\n\nGoodbye SG50, here’s to SG60\n\nI am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment.\n\n**Footnotes:**\n\n1. The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people \\[in Indonesia\\]. Look at that map. All the green \\[area\\] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.” [“Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President”](https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/SB902170180588248000), *[The Wall Street Journal Asia](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Wall_Street_Journal_Asia)*, 4 August 1998, [archived](https:\/\/archive.today\/20230814133954\/https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/amp\/articles\/SB902170180588248000) from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024 [↩︎](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53-link)\n2. Total Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats. [https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total\\_Defence\\_(Singapore)\\#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Total_Defence_\\(Singapore\\)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.) [↩︎](https:\/\/live2makan.com\/2025\/08\/04\/sg50-national-day-parade\/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7-link)\n3. The phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with [Singapore Airlines](https:\/\/www.singaporeair.com\/). This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation. 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Boilerpipe Text	While we get ready to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, let’s take a look at what happened 10 years ago. The Little Red Dot 2015 was the year they introduced the “Little Red Dot” logo for NDP. Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia 1 . It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size. The National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia Every year, there’s a National Day Parade (which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started – The Padang . Floats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway Princess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade. A national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh Floats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade. POSB tellers Singapore girls One of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence 2 . Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions. POSB bank tellers were once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy. Singapore girls , a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly” 3 , and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging kebabs , they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore. Police wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too) We always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the Singapore Police Force , with veterans in the contingent. The Singapore Fire Brigade also took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms. Parade of Colours Matching by, the Colours contingent In 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the Singapore Arm Forces and the Singapore Police Force , made its first appearance. The Singapore Civil Defence Force joined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps. The National Anthem moment In 1970, the Flypast of the State Flag and the Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast were introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast. The march past before the President and the ruling class After the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year. Burning money The finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating. Goodbye SG50, here’s to SG60 I am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment. Footnotes: The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people [in Indonesia]. Look at that map. All the green [area] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.” “Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President” , The Wall Street Journal Asia , 4 August 1998, archived from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024 ↩︎ Total Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Defence_(Singapore)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence. ↩︎ The phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with Singapore Airlines . This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation. https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-2/jul-sep-2022/history-singapore-airlines/#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals. ↩︎ PS: Early ads of SQ featuring Singapore girls and “A Great Way To Fly”
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Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia[1](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53). It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-16.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia Every year, there’s a National Day Parade (which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started – The Padang. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-1.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Floats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway Princess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-2.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) A national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh Floats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-4.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) POSB tellers ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-5.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Singapore girls One of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence[2](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7). Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions. POSB bank tellers were once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy. Singapore girls, a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly”[3](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e), and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging kebabs, they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-3.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Police wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too) We always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the Singapore Police Force, with veterans in the contingent. The Singapore Fire Brigade also took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-14.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Parade of Colours ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-6.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Matching by, the Colours contingent In 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the Singapore Arm Forces and the Singapore Police Force, made its first appearance. The Singapore Civil Defence Force joined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-11.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-12.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-13.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-7.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The National Anthem moment In 1970, the Flypast of the State Flag and the Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast were introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-15.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The march past before the President and the ruling class After the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-17.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Burning money The finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-18.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Goodbye SG50, here’s to SG60 I am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment. Footnotes: 1. The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people \[in Indonesia\]. Look at that map. All the green \[area\] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.” [“Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President”](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB902170180588248000), [The Wall Street Journal Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_Street_Journal_Asia), 4 August 1998, [archived](https://archive.today/20230814133954/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/SB902170180588248000) from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024 [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53-link) 2. Total Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total\_Defence\_(Singapore)\#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Defence_\(Singapore\)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.) [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7-link) 3. The phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with [Singapore Airlines](https://www.singaporeair.com/). This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation. [https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-2/jul-sep-2022/history-singapore-airlines/\#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.](https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-2/jul-sep-2022/history-singapore-airlines/#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.) [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e-link) PS: Early ads of SQ featuring Singapore girls and “A Great Way To Fly” ### Share this: - [Share on X (Opens in new window) X](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/?share=twitter) - [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/?share=facebook) ### Like this: Like Loading... 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Readable Markdown	While we get ready to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, let’s take a look at what happened 10 years ago. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-19.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The Little Red Dot 2015 was the year they introduced the “Little Red Dot” logo for NDP. Also known as “The Red Dot”, it is a nickname often used in the media and in casual conversation to refer to Singapore, thanks in part to President Habibie of Indonesia[1](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53). It refers to how the nation is depicted on many maps of Asia and the world as a red dot due to our small size. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-16.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The National Gallery (formerly City Hall) decked out in regalia Every year, there’s a National Day Parade (which we lovingly refer to as NDP) held in rotation between the Padang and the Floating Platform in Marina Bay. This year, the sequence was broken because of the 50th birthday celebration, so the parade is brought back to where it all started – The Padang. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-1.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Floats waiting at the side along Nicoll Highway Princess got tickets to watch the parade, so I waited for her at the clubhouse. Singapore Recreation Club flanks the Padang on the Nicoll Highway end, and provides a vantage point for looking at the start of the parade. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-2.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) A national identity and collective memory – the dragon slide at Toa Payoh Floats and other vehicles (armoured tanks and other military vehicles) participating in NDP are usually lined up along Nicoll Highway while waiting for their turn in the parade. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-4.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) POSB tellers ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-5.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Singapore girls One of the features of the NDP is the contingents representing Total Defence[2](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7). Singapore Airlines and Post Office Saving Banks (POSB) were chosen as they were symbolic of the nation’s ambitions. POSB bank tellers were once young girls who represented a new generation of ladies that contributed to the economy. Singapore girls, a moniker given to stewardess of SQ, were a “great way to fly”[3](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e), and always a beautiful sight in the parade. Decked in their figure-hugging kebabs, they were always a happy sight for me, as it means that I am either going away or coming back to Singapore. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-3.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Police wearing shorts (with the fire brigade too) We always joke that police once wore shorts to refer to a long, long time ago. And at SG50, they came back in their shorts! These were the original uniforms of the Singapore Police Force, with veterans in the contingent. The Singapore Fire Brigade also took part in this first parade with its firetrucks included in the mobile column. And this year, the veterans came in their original uniforms. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-14.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Parade of Colours ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-6.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Matching by, the Colours contingent In 1976, the NDP Guard of Honour, composed of officers and personnel of the Singapore Arm Forces and the Singapore Police Force, made its first appearance. The Singapore Civil Defence Force joined the Guard of Honour in 1980. These Guard of Honour contingents are usually made up of the best units of Army, Air Force, Navy, Police and SCDF. And highlight was the march past, we used to watch it as children to spot those out of steps. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-11.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-12.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-13.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-7.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The National Anthem moment In 1970, the Flypast of the State Flag and the Republic of Singapore Air Force Flypast were introduced. And I don’t know when the National Anthem started playing along with the flag flypast. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-15.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) The march past before the President and the ruling class After the parade, there’s an hour of musical show where different groups would perform according to the theme of the year. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-17.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Burning money The finale is always a massive fireworks. Seeing my taxes going up in smoke was quite exhilarating. ![](https://i0.wp.com/live2makan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/L2M-SG-1508-SG50NDP-18.jpg?resize=950%2C594&ssl=1) Goodbye SG50, here’s to SG60 I am looking forward to SG60 because Princess is in-charged of developing the animation for one of the segment. Footnotes: 1. The term “little red dot” gained currency after the third Indonesian president, B. J. Habibie, was regarded as having criticized Singapore in an article published in the Asian Wall Street Journal on 4 August 1998. It was reported that Habibie had remarked that he did not feel that Singapore was a friend and had pointed to a map, saying: “It’s O.K. with me, but there are 211 million people \[in Indonesia\]. Look at that map. All the green \[area\] is Indonesia. And that red dot is Singapore. Look at that.” [“Singapore Strains Relations With Indonesia’s President”](https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB902170180588248000), [The Wall Street Journal Asia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wall_Street_Journal_Asia), 4 August 1998, [archived](https://archive.today/20230814133954/https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/SB902170180588248000) from the original on 14 August 2023, retrieved 28 June 2024 [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#766b7a51-a233-4943-b642-8a694e65ae53-link) 2. Total Defence in Singapore is a comprehensive national strategy involving all citizens and sectors to ensure the country’s security and well-being. It comprises six pillars: Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological Defence, each playing a vital role in strengthening Singapore’s resilience against various threats. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total\_Defence\_(Singapore)\#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Defence_\(Singapore\)#:~:text=Social%20defence%20stems%20from%20official,as%20part%20of%20social%20defence.) [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#b653add1-dc70-4900-853d-88ea49c504d7-link) 3. The phrase “A Great Way to Fly” is famously associated with [Singapore Airlines](https://www.singaporeair.com/). This slogan, along with the iconic “Singapore Girl” image, has been a key part of the airline’s branding for decades. The airline’s commitment to service excellence, including inflight dining and entertainment, has helped them maintain this reputation. [https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-2/jul-sep-2022/history-singapore-airlines/\#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.](https://biblioasia.nlb.gov.sg/vol-18/issue-2/jul-sep-2022/history-singapore-airlines/#:~:text=Singapore%20Airlines%20stewardess%20See%20Biew,cuisine%20and%20presentation%20of%20meals.) [↩︎](https://live2makan.com/2025/08/04/sg50-national-day-parade/#03555c64-9b1b-4ec1-b43c-5d1528a2e56e-link) PS: Early ads of SQ featuring Singapore girls and “A Great Way To Fly”
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