Ndp 2020 Evening Show Guide 9 Aug 2020 7Pm Introduction: Ndp 2020 Evening Show
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NDP 2020 EVENING SHOW GUIDE 9 AUG 2020 7PM INTRODUCTION: NDP 2020 EVENING SHOW Our NDP 2020 Evening Show will be brought right into the hearts and homes of all Singaporeans through a live broadcast at 7pm from the Star Performing Arts Centre. We can expect an intimate and meaningful Show that presents the inspirational stories of everyday Singaporeans in this extraordinary year. Messages of resilience, solidarity and hope will be put across through films and live stage performances. The Show will end in a nationwide Pledge moment with fireworks set off across various sites in Singapore. We invite all Singaporeans to join us in our Sing- along and Light-up moments! We hope that this guide, packed with information and song lyrics, will serve as a useful reference throughout the Show. 2 CONTENTS 1. OUR SINGAPORE pg 5 5. COMING TOGETHER pg 15 Room At The Table pg 6 Queenfisher pg 16 Overture pg 7 Everything I Am pg 17 Tap on a page to view its contents Everyday Heroes pg 18 2. WHEN THINGS CHANGE pg 8 Life In The Lion City pg 9 6. A STRONGER SINGAPORE pg 19 Each Other pg 10 We Will Get There pg 20 Show Reprise and Sing-along pg 21 3. CHALLENGES WE FACE pg 11 NDP Virtual Choir pg 22 The Storm FINALE 4. STEPPING UP pg 12 Pledge Moment & pg 23 Together pg 13 National Anthem Stay With You pg 14 Light-up Moment & pg 24 Fireworks Medley SONG LYRICS pg 25 3 SYNOPSIS 2 4 6 WHEN THINGS CHANGE STEPPING UP A STRONGER SINGAPORE We move on to an honest We see how ordinary The final segment brings and heartfelt exploration Singaporeans make a everyone together as we of the adjustments that difference by stepping look forward to the future Singaporeans have had up and supporting with optimism and hope. to make this year in each other. 1 their daily lives. 3 5 OUR SINGAPORE CHALLENGES WE FACE COMING TOGETHER The Evening Show opens The mood increases in We see how communities and with a loving tribute to Our intensity as we delve individuals come together at Singapore, evoking feelings into the challenges the time of need, and pay of nostalgia and bringing faced by Singaporeans tribute to our frontline fighters, back fond memories. in recent months. essential service workers and community heroes. 4 The Evening Show opens with a loving tribute to Our Singapore. 1. OUR SINGAPORE This journey takes us through the familiar sights and sounds of the Singapore we love, evoking feelings of nostalgia and fond memories of our home. It starts off with a reflective piece, “Room At The Table”, followed by a medley of familiar songs like “One United People”, “Where I Belong”, “Geylang Si Paku Geylang” and “Singapura”. CONTENTS PAGE 5 OUR SINGAPORE 1. ROOM AT THE TABLE We open the Evening Show on a reflective and introspective note with “Room At The Table”, written and performed by Charlie Lim. Singaporeans may recognise the familiar tune from 2018’s National Day theme song, but the lyrics have since been re-written and updated to reflect our recent experiences in 2020. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY CHARLIE LIM 6 OUR SINGAPORE 1. OVERTURE A song medley of familiar songs such as “One United People”, “Where I Belong”, “Geylang Si Paku Geylang” and “Singapura” is performed by John Lee, Umar Sirhan and Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai. This item, complemented by a small group of dancers, will be accompanied by familiar scenes of the Singapore we love, evoking warm feelings of nostalgia. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY JOHN LEE UMAR SIRHAN REBEKAH SANGEETHA DORAI 7 2. WHEN THINGS CHANGE We move on to an honest and “Everything is all in heartfelt exploration of the a standstill. One virus can adjustments made by Singaporeans really affect everything.” in this extraordinary year. MUHAMMAD SHAHRIL BIN MOHAMAD ALIAS ICA Officer who was redeployed Through a series of short interviews, to support dormitory operations ordinary Singaporeans share their personal perspectives on the “You actually realise inconveniences and adjustments there’s a lot of things that you cannot live without.” they have had to deal with over the SITI ZAWIYAH BINTE MOHAMAD past few months. Singaporean on an exchange programme in the US CONTENTS PAGE 8 WHEN THINGS CHANGE This performance shows Singaporeans coping with everyday life during the Circuit Breaker 2. LIFE IN THE LION CITY period with our signature brand of honesty and humour. GROOVE TOGETHER SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY HOSSAN LEONG REBECCA LIM FARIZ JABBA SHIGGA SHAY FAUZIE LAILY YUNG RAJA MOHAMED THELIONCITYBOY VERNETTA RAFFEE LOPEZ 9 WHEN THINGS CHANGE This contemplative song is written and performed by local musician, Abangsapau. 2. EACH OTHER Inspired by his love for his family, it reminds us of the enduring strength of family bonds during these difficult times. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY ABANGSAPAU FARHANA BINTE IBRAHIM 10 3. CHALLENGES WE FACE We highlight the struggles faced in this extraordinary year with the segment “Challenges We Face”. “It is very tough not to see my The mood gradually increases parents for a while and the thought that I can’t take care in intensity, depicting the many of them in person is worrying.” challenges Singaporeans have had HANN CHIA to deal with, and how we adapted Certified Formulator, Fawn Labs to those challenges. “To most people, death toll This segment is anchored by a may just be a number. But to powerful and emotive dance item me, it is not just a statistic.” titled “The Storm”, set against the ERIYANA BINTE SUBADI haunting melody of Erik Satie’s Senior Staff Nurse, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Gymnopedie No. 1. CONTENTS PAGE 11 4. STEPPING UP The film interviews in this segment showcase ordinary Singaporeans “I just want to bring Singaporeans who have made a difference by stepping up to serve with courage back to Singapore.” and compassion. From our frontline and essential services workers, to SERENE TAN Cabin Crew-in-Charge who volunteered volunteers in the community, we see Singaporeans from all walks of life to bring Singaporeans back from Wuhan reaching out to help and support each other. “Students would be having to The performances will take on an uplifting and inspiring mood with study from home. If they lack “Together” and “Stay With You”, emphasising the importance of caring for the digital devices, they will not be able to partake in this new and supporting one another in times of need. education system.” JOHANN BIN ANNUAR CONTENTS PAGE Executive Director, Engineering Good, who helped to refurbish donated laptops for less privileged students 12 STEPPING UP 4.TOGETHER Composed and sung by homegrown artistes, Shabir Tabare Alam and Abby Simone, this song highlights the struggles faced by many Singaporeans in this challenging year, but gives voice to the hope that we can weather these tough times together. Accompanied by energetic hip-hop dancers, this song embodies an urban and youthful vibe. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY SHABIR ABBY TABARE ALAM SIMONE 13 STEPPING UP 4.STAY WITH YOU This item features homegrown artistes, JJ Lin, Stefanie Sun, and cellist Heema Izzati. “Stay With You” is an intimate duet meant for the heroes among us, who keep the country going in these challenging times. It reflects the intangible bond that connects us all, no matter how far apart we might be. Originally written in Chinese by JJ Lin and Stefanie Sun, this English version has been specially penned for NDP 2020. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY JJ LIN STEFANIE SUN HEEMA IZZATI 14 5. COMING TOGETHER This segment shows Singaporeans banding together to overcome the challenges we face. From frontline fighters, essential “There were times when I workers, community heroes to ordinary just feel that I am all alone. Singaporeans, we see our people come But I gathered strength when together, bridging our differences to help strangers come and support one another with kindness and compassion. what I do.” NIZAR BIN MOHD SHARIFF The impactful visuals in the performance Founder of Free Food for All, a charity that helps those who need food aid “Queenfisher” reinforce this idea, while the NDP 2020 theme song “Everything I Am” expresses our gratitude and appreciation “The doctors and nurses that for our fellow Singaporeans. The segment took care of us, I see them as stars. They are the stars that rounds off with a heartfelt tribute to our shine light into our path.” frontline and essential services workers in a BOB AND LAN TEO performance titled “Everyday Heroes”. COVID-19 survivors CONTENTS PAGE 15 COMING TOGETHER 5. QUEENFISHER The performance “Queenfisher” is performed by NAMIE, a talented young local artiste. Supported by powerful visuals, the song builds on the idea of “birds of different feathers” coming together to support one another, empowering us to rise above our challenges. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY NAMIE 16 COMING TOGETHER 5. EVERYTHING I AM The NDP 2020 theme song “Everything I Am” is composed by Joshua Wan and performed by Nathan Hartono. It emphasises the connections between individuals, families, communities and the nation. In a spirit of SING TOGETHER humility, it seeks to draw out a sense of gratitude towards the people around us, and towards the nation. SONG LYRICS CONTENTS PAGE PERFORMED BY NATHAN HARTONO 17 COMING TOGETHER 5. EVERYDAY HEROES Performed by local musician Umar Sirhan and composed by Dick Lee, “Everyday Heroes” is a heartfelt and uplifting tribute to our selfless frontline fighters and tireless essential services workers. It is through their sacrifices and dedication that Singapore has been able to weather this storm, to emerge stronger than before.