By Lee Jia Xin
Content Producer
jxlee@sph.com.sg

 

(Continued from 3:30 - 5:30pm)

Ang Yiying at Sengkang Square (5:31 pm):

Residents at northeast celebrations at Sengkang are practising for their northeast cheer, to the tune of Korean girl group Wonder Girls' 'Nobody'.The cheer: Everybody in north east, together in one beat, we wish you happy birthday, Singapore, we love you!

Ang Yiying at Sengkang Square (5:40 pm):

Residents at the northeast celebrations  are getting the low-down on how to use the confetti poppers. They have to use both hands to press the red button on the cylindrical tube. They are minutes away from their record setting.

Ang Yiying at Sengkang Square (5:53 pm):

Some over excited spectators popped the confetti at Sengkang even before the showtime.

Ang Yiying at Sengkang Square (5:55 pm):

The actual popping begins. Bursts of confetti shoot up, covering the floor with layers of colourful bits.

Carolyn at the Padang (6:03 pm):

Members of Parliament take their seats on the steps of the Old City Hall as. Blonco dreamers dance to the beat of the YOG cheer song 'You are the one Singapore!'

Carolyn at the Padang (6:05 pm):

Despite much criticism, Singaporeans sing along to 'You are the one Singapore!', waving enthusiastically as YOG mascots Lyo and Merly and other Singapore athletes are driven around the parade square.

Carolyn at the Padang (6:08 pm):

Perennial crowd favourite the Red Lions make their way down to the Padang.