August 9th is The National Day of Singapore, celebrations and parade will be held every year to commemorate the independence of the country in 1965.
This year, a great fireworks display will take place both in the sky and on the waters beside Marina Bay.The water display will be made possible with a special barge bearing a crescent and five stars.On each of the five stars are 49 flares, denoting Singapore’s age.
Safety precautions have also been taken, such as such as creating a 200m safety radius around the barge. The firing will be disabled should anyone come within that radius.
The NDP committee says efforts have been taken to ensure that the show will go on even with Singapore’s unpredictable weather conditions.
Flares have been been given layers of protection and waterproofing to guard against heat and rain, and ensure successful firing on National Day.