National Day is a great time to show your love for Singapore. While attending the parade is popular with many Singaporeans, there’s so much more you can do – not just on the public holiday but during the entire month of August – to celebrate the occasion.
From redeeming free gifts and claiming discounts on products and services (something all of us love), to reliving the good old days, singing your favourite National Day songs and signing the kids up for National Day-themed activities, here are eight fun and exciting ways to say, “Happy 58th Birthday, Singapore!”
1. Watch a live screening of NDP 2023, collect freebies and win prizes
Watch the parade with fellow Singaporeans at SAFRA clubs at Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Mount Faber, Punggol, Tampines, Toa Payoh and Yishun. The live screening takes place between 5.45pm and 8.30pm, and entry is free.
What’s more, be among the first 200 SAFRA members at each SAFRA club to complete a simple quiz to redeem your limited edition NDP x SAFRA canvas pouch. Colouring materials will be provided so you can decorate the pouch with your family and friends.
Feeling competitive? Take part in the NDP Game Show (all SAFRA clubs) between 5.15pm and 5.45pm for your chance to win prizes. Find out more at safra.sg/whats-on/ndp2023.
And over at SAFRA Toa Payoh, cool off at Splish Splash Bash!, a pool party filled with fun and refreshments for the whole family! Find out more and register today at safra.sg/whats-on/ndp2023/safra-toa-payoh
2. Good times for the kids
This National Day, head over to Kidz Amaze outlets at SAFRA Jurong, SAFRA Toa Payoh and SAFRA Punggol, and get your little ones involved in a range of cool activities. There are National Day-themed art and craft sessions, photo-taking opportunities with National Day props, and a sing-a-long session covering everyone’s favourite National Day tunes. Purchase any adult or child entrance ticket and receive a mystery gift. Find out more at safra.sg/our-facilities/kidz-amaze/promotions
Kidz Amaze is one of the largest indoor playgrounds in Singapore, equipped with vertical mazes and a huge playground arena. For more information, visit safra.sg/our-facilities/kidz-amaze.
3. Pledge towards a healthier lifestyle & get an e-voucher
Be among the first 200 SAFRA members at each SAFRA club to pledge towards a healthier lifestyle from 9 to 31 Aug, and redeem a National Day $5.80 e-voucher in your SAFRA mobile app.
Collect a pledge card from the customer service counter at any SAFRA club, pen down your pledge towards a healthier lifestyle and paste it on the pledge board. The customer service officer will issue you a National Day $5.80 e-voucher in your SAFRA mobile app upon completion of the pledge action.
The e-voucher is valid from 9 to 31 Aug 2023 and can be utilised at various participating outlets with no minimum spend. The e-voucher is only valid for use at the same SAFRA Club that you collected it from.
Visit safra.sg/whats-on/ndp2023 for more details.
4. Treat yourself with these SAFRA National Day promotions
Take advantage of a range of special offers and discounts at participating outlets at various SAFRA clubs. Promotions include:
929 Desserts & Bites, SAFRA Tampines
When: 7 to 20 Aug 2023
Details: Get a free classic ice cream when you purchase two red velvet waffles.
Bike Stop, SAFRA Punggol
When: 9 to 12 Aug 2023
Details: Enjoy $2 off your bike rental when you wear either red or white to Bike Stop.
BazGym Gymnastics School, SAFRA Jurong and SAFRA Punggol
When: 1 to 31 Aug 2023
Details: Enjoy a free trial class (worth $55).
Clique Gaming, SAFRA Mount Faber
When: 1 to 31 Aug 2023
Details: Get a 5% discount on your purchase of Pool Cue and enjoy 15 minutes of playtime on Playstation 5 for free (valid on 9 Aug 2023 only).
The Spa by The Ultimate, SAFRA Punggol
When: 1 to 31 Aug 2023
Details: Receive $58 off any face spa or body massage treatment.
Go to safra.sg/whats-on/ndp2023 for more deals and offers.
5. Visit Singapore Discovery Centre
Singapore Discovery Centre will host a number of activities and events to commemorate Singapore’s 58th birthday.
These include:
SG Nostalgia
When: Till 27 Aug 2023
Details: Join in the fun, sing songs and play games at this special event that celebrates the good old days.
One People, Our Home
When: Till 13 Aug 2023
Details: Embark on a self-guided trail at the Sandbox gallery and discover more about the beloved place we call Home.
Plus, stand a chance to redeem an exclusive National Day Commemorative Special Collectible (Gold Coin Enamel Pin) once you’re done. Collect all three unique designs when you complete the self-guided trails in three different locations (Singapore Discovery Centre, Singapore Navy Museum, and West Mall). Redemption of each unique design is specific to its location. While stocks last.
One United People
When: Till 27 Aug 2023
Details: Can you recite the national pledge in four different languages? Locate the pledge-taking booths around the centre to test your skills.
SG Soundscapes
When: 5, 6, 9, 12 and 13 Aug 2023
Details: Put on colourful headphones and groove along to familiar National Day-themed tunes in the geodesic-domed theatric space at The Interchange @ Sandbox. From 1pm to 3pm and 4pm to 6pm.
Gasing Ring
When: Till 27 Aug 2023
Details: Create your very own gasing (spinning top), with each design inspired by local old school snacks. Test it to its limit and pit it against other gasings at the gasing ring, taking place at the Play Ground.
SAFRA members enjoy 10% off Activities & Bottle Tree Cafe Restaurant at Singapore Discovery Centre. For more info, go to safra.sg/promotions/sdc
6. Have a picnic with local food
Make or buy local dishes and snacks and set up a family picnic at your favourite beach or park. For a fuss-free picnic and to save on costs, organise a potluck and ask every guest to bring a different dish. Don’t forget the insect repellent, sun protection, a picnic blanket, and plenty of ice to keep your drinks cool.
7. Celebrate local talent
Invite your friends and family over for a screening of hit local movies or flicks that were filmed in Singapore. Go with classics like Army Daze (1996), 12 Storeys (1997) and Money No Enough (1998), or more recent ones like Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
8. Decorate your home in red and white
For most Singaporeans, hanging a flag outside their home is enough. But why not go all out this year and come up with your own red-and-white decorating theme? Enlist your kids to make streamers, banners and paper cut-outs, arrange red and white ornaments around the house, make a National Day-themed table centrepiece, and so on.
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