Singapore celebrated its 49th birthday on Saturday, and all throughout the day, Singaporeans came to Twitter to connect with others and express their national pride on this special day, using #ndp2014 for a wide range of serious to funny moments.
The Twitter conversations peaked during the National Day Parade as people who attended NDP, or watched it on TV, tweeted during the live event to share the experience with other Singaporeans and people all over the world.
From pre-NDP excitement to the Red Lions to Lee Kuan Yew’s appearance to the live performances and post-event celebrations, here are some Twitter data and top Tweets to show how Singapore’s 49th National Day played out on Twitter:
Tweet Peaks on National Day
1. Fireworks at the end of the NDP Parade – 9836 Tweets per hour, 8-9pm, Aug 9th
2. Lee Kuan Yew attends NDP – 9548 Tweets per hour, 6-7pm, Aug 9th
3. “One People, One Nation, One Singapore” performances – 9458 Tweets per hour, 7-8pm, Aug 9th
Some of the Most Shared Tweets for National Day
Singapore's education system… Really pity this guy pic.twitter.com/OzeFK8MX2G
— Singaporean Teen (@SG_Teens) August 9, 2014
Sometimes we need to remind ourselves, what's Singapore without this man. pic.twitter.com/z9dQJxFUYG
— ViraSuria (@ViraSuriazz) August 9, 2014
Haha this ahma so cute. Can really tell she is enjoying her time at Marina Bay for the NDP. #NDP2014 pic.twitter.com/Z8Igz31yqh
— Darrel (@Fairsian) August 9, 2014
In my eyes, he'll always be my president. Happy National Day yo~~ #SRNathan pic.twitter.com/Z0rUPgjfQK
— Shawn?? (@GakiShawn) August 9, 2014
can't wait for Singapore to turn 100 pic.twitter.com/bJxfscGTna
— nurin btrsy (@nurinbutt) August 9, 2014
Top Tweets from Leaders, Celebrities and Singaporeans
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong:
Celebrated National Day with Teck Ghee residents this morning. Happy National Day everyone! – LHL pic.twitter.com/1DMWBhEHDS
— Lee Hsien Loong (@leehsienloong) August 9, 2014
Member of Parliament Baey Yam Keng:
Everyone happy to see our founding PM at NDP.
#ourpeopleourhome #ndp2014 #leekuanyew pic.twitter.com/KQblSp6a1U
— Baey Yam Keng (@YamKeng) August 9, 2014
Singaporean Celeb and NDP Host Jean Danker:
Thank you my esteemed cohosts! Loved spending my Saturdays with you guys. GOOD SHOW! ?? #ndp2014 pic.twitter.com/O3iFnRxsz9
— Jean Danker (@JeanDanker) August 9, 2014
Mr Brown:
Other people Fourth of July go picnic. We Ninth of August go wet market and eat at hawker centre. #iamsingaporean pic.twitter.com/fGqmFaUfwO
— mrbrown (@mrbrown) August 9, 2014
Singaporean celeb Tosh Zhang:
Dear Singapore, you might be 49 years old but you’re still hot as ever! #HappyNationalDay #LionCityStandUp
— Tosh Zhang (@toshrock) August 9, 2014
Radio DJ and actor Bobby Tonelli:
Highlight of watching #NDP2014 is seeing LKY. #respect
— Bobby Tonelli (@btonelli) August 9, 2014
But first.. Let me take a selfie.. #ndp2014 pic.twitter.com/LmlL1RnIEk
— ??????????? ???????? (@LeticiaBongnino) August 7, 2014
Celebrating National day in Brisbane! I really do miss eating Bak Chor Mee. Happy Birthday Singapore! xo pic.twitter.com/KuoHJggkw7
— Shawn Tok (@ShawnTok) August 9, 2014
Watching NDP to some is an entertainment but to most Singaporean man like myself, it is a memory. It's a sense of nostalgia.
— Smith Legend (@Smithankyou) August 9, 2014
Any noteworthy tweets we missed out?