Tag: National Day

The Road Ahead for Singapore’s Patriotism

If one ever loses track of the date, they would at least know when National Day draws near — it comes with quite a bit of fanfare. Funpacks are given out, songs are played, flags line the streets, National Day Parade preparations begin. We are accustomed to these traditions, but what do they really mean for us? And really, what does patriotism look like today?

Commentary Writers' Block

Writers’ Block: National Day Theme Songs Battle Royale

The time to belt out tunes in an endless loop to affirm our patriotism is back again! These songs that we recognise in a heartbeat make us feel like we’re home, rallies us to stand up for Singapore, and brings us together as one united people. We ask Ignite’s writers to chime in — what do they see in their favourite National Day theme song?