HIS Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam, attended the National Day Parade 2019 in commemoration of the Republic of Singapore Bicentennial yesterday.

The Parade was held at the Padang, Republic of Singapore.

Prior to the start of the Parade, Their Majesties attended a Joint Call Meeting which was held at the National Gallery Singapore.

Upon arrival, Their Majesties were greeted by Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong and spouse, Ho Ching.

Their Majesties then attended a Joint Call Meeting with other Heads of State and Government. Among the Heads of State and Government present at the Joint Call Meeting were President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo and spouse Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo; and Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and spouse, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali.

After the Joint Call Meeting, Their Majesties proceeded together with other Heads of State and Government to the Grand Stand to witness the National Day Parade 2019.

This year’s National Day Parade carries the theme ‘Our Singapore’, which emphasises the collective ownership of all the citizens over their country and its future.

In addition, the theme is seen as a fitting commemoration of the country’s Bicentennial which marks the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles in Singapore in 1819 – one of the historic moments of modern Singapore.

The celebration also reflects on the journey of Singapore’s history over the past 700 years, which provides valuable lessons and experiences that can be used as motivation and encouragement to develop the country even further.

In addition, the Bicentennial also presents Singaporeans the opportunity to reminisce on the good deeds and the contributions of their forebears as the benchmark to build Singapore for future generations to come.

The celebration of the Singapore Bicentennial at the Padang this year was further enlivened with various performances that showcase Singapore’s development and achievements as a developed country, which can be a source of pride for present and future generations.