Monday, June 25, 2007

NAtional Stadium

The Singapore National Stadium (Chinese: 国家体育场; Malay : Stadium Nasional Singapura) is located in Kallang. Opened in July 1973, the place has been used for many sporting, cultural, entertainment and national events, such as the Southeast Asian Games (when hosted in Singapore), the Singapore Armed Forces Day, the Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony Parade, and the finals of the 2004 Tiger Cup. The National Stadium has been the venue for the National Day Parade 18 times (in 1976, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996–1999, 2001–2004, 2006).
The National Stadium will officially be closed on 30 June 2007, and will be demolished to make way for a Sports Hub which is expected to open in 2011.



The National Stadium has an 8-lane running track and a soccer field. Apart from there are other miscellaneous facilities such as ping pong tables, weights room, and auditorium, housed in the large spaces under the spectator stands. In order to accommodate crowds, there are more than parking lots for more than 4000 cars and 100 motorcycles.
While the facilities are often used for high-profile sporting events, they can also be used by members of the public and other local organizations for a fee.



So sad that it will be gone=( for any of you who wants to take photo do it before the closing date...

Brid's eye view of NAtional Stadium


The Singapore Flag held by the CHinook

All Hail Singapore!!!!!!

NDP parade!!!!


Fireworkz the climax of each parade....

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