NDP 2024

03 August 2024

NDP 2024 (NE3) on 13 July 2024 @ Padang

grateful for the tickets to watch NDP 'live' for the 7th time [2005 Padang; 2006 National Stadium (NS crew); 2007 Float; 2009 Float; 2016 Sports Hub; 2019 Padang; 2024 Padang].

obviously, my all-time NDP favourite is still the Singapore Flag flypast 🇸🇬 & aerial display.

the audience are obviously hugely disappointed when the Reviewing Officer stand-in is not CPT Lam Hong Xiang (i.e. the RSAF Oppa who went viral & was widely hyped by students online for 'being more handsome than K-pop idols'!!). the 'chey' was so loud that it was quite awkward when nobody clap for the NE3 stand-in (& worse, he seems to be some big shot lol). furthermore, the students cheered very loudly for Benjamin Kheng & the SMRT bus deployed for the Dynamic Defence Display (really paiseh to the max for the President stand-in). man, it is really quite unexpected that Benjamin Kheng is extremely popular among the Pri5 & Sec3 boys... they screamed madly for his 2 appearances on stage & all of them know how to sing his songs!

tbh I went to NDP 2024 NE3 without expectation, so I am pleasantly pleased with the show segment. thankfully there isnt any cliche rendition of Sang Nila Utama, Raffles, LKY crying, national disasters or the pandemic.

the 60s retro songs coupled with visuals of classic local food are nicely curated for nostalgic vibes. plus, the interlude films (especially "Care and Compassion") are neatly done, stirring the right amount of emotions, without being over-the-top. tbh some of the interviews did moved me (at the brim of tears), but it is done 'just right', so instead of really dropping a tear, it warms my heart with a smile. i think it is not easy to achieve this 'just right' amount of emotion & empathy.

I am extremely proud that NDP 2024 is directed by ADM seniors Davier & Chia Meng. objectively, i do think they did a great job.

Together As One United People
Happy 59th Birthday Singapore.
Majulah Singapura 🇸🇬

[side note: am seated quite high up at the Yellow Sector (north grandstand). somehow i feel the temporary grandstand is quite shaky when the speaker or audience are louder than usual. didnt experience such tremble during past NDP at Padang, so can be quite scary while standing & when climbing the steep stairs.]

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traffic pangram

22 January 2010

traffic pangram
Environmental Type Installation
November 2009
Collaboration with Hua Bi Xia, Koh Cheng Guan and Daven Lim
Singapore Design Festival 2009: Beyond Typography – Singapore Pangram

haiya taxi jam and groove slowly in circles from clarke quay pubs to zouk



"traffic pangram" is a collaboration with Bi Xia, Cheng Guan and Daven.

This pangram installation is inspired by traffic signs. Road users are exposed to many of these signs daily and are likely to examine them when stuck in a traffic jam. To ease the frustration one might get in a jam; this installation has manipulated traffic signs in a playful manner to fit the pangram.

The pangram is to be read from right to left, like the flow of traffic in Singapore. Choice of font (Eurostile deconstruct) used is kept simple yet distinctive, creating interesting visuals both on its own and designed as a sign. The signs are printed on the same materials as actual traffic signs, hence producing the reflective effect. For best result, take a photo of this installation in flash mode to see the effect.


"traffic pangram" setup at a roundabout


"traffic pangram" setup at a roundabout


"traffic pangram" setup at a roundabout


"traffic pangram" setup at a roundabout

Singapore Design Festival 2009
Beyond Typography – Singapore Pangram
"traffic pangram" was showcased at City Hall, in Professor Jesvin Yeo exhibition "Beyond Typography – Singapore Pangram", during Singapore Design Festival 2009 (November 2009).


"traffic pangram" setup at City Hall


"traffic pangram" @ City Hall: haiya taxi jam and


"traffic pangram" @ City Hall: and groove slowly in circles from


"traffic pangram" @ City Hall: from clarke quay pubs


"traffic pangram" @ City Hall: pubs to zouk


"traffic pangram" setup at City Hall


Singapore Design Festival 2009 the exhibition of Jesvin Yeo: "Beyond Typography – Singapore Pangram" at City Hall.

[This project was submitted for "VIS330 Typography 3" module during AY2009/2010 Semester 1 (ADM Year 3 Semester 1). "VIS330 Typography 3" is a Visual Communication Major Core course offered by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) and was taught by Asst Prof Jesvin Yeo Puay Hwa.]

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TRAFFIC JAM

01 September 2007

Ryan received 2 complementary tickets from his friend for "TRAFFIC JAM" and he invited me to join him for the event. "TRAFFIC JAM" is a cluster of street parties organized by Sony Ericsson and SingTel. The street parties will be held at Connaught Drive (the road is at City Hall, between Padang and Esplanade) on 1.9.07.

Before attending the event, I had to go ART FRIEND to purchase a wooden board and spray paints for my 3D Wire project...


TRAFFIC JAM entrance


TRAFFIC JAM stage


Ryan & I @ TRAFFIC JAM

Connaught Drive was already closed-to-traffic when the two of us arrived sharply on 6pm. Upon arrival, we are amazed by the numerous huge vehicles parked as props, the huge stage and the tight securities at the vicinity. Although we arrived on time, the party is not ready yet, so the two of us decided to shop at Citylink Mall for drinks and bites. Returning to Connaught Drive quite some time later, the gate was still not opened yet, so Ryan and I loitered around the vicinity, snapping photos of ourselves with the vehicles.


Electrico


Amanda from Electrico

Despite the gate been closed, Inquisitive already started mixing music on the stage to warm up the atmosphere for the actual start. Finally, after a long wait, entrance into the street parties was opened. Top local indies band Electrico is the opening act. Electrico kickstarted the evening by performing several hit numbers before ending off their stage with an untitled ballad-rock new song. It is amazing that the stage lightings are synchronized with the music, which pretty matched the standard of J-pop concert.

Next on stage was DJs KFC & Dave, who mixed good music for the next few minutes.

Twilight gradually replaced the dusk and at this point of time. Ryan and I sneaked to the backstage, where we chatted with Amanda of Electrico and we learnt on the band latest news and upcoming plans. Amanda is friendly, sincere and nice to chat with. She is not that type of celebrity who is haughty or maintain a distance with fans. Before we returned to the party, we request for photo-taking with her and she agreed. By now, darkness has slowly creeped in, much to the delight among the audience.


Bushmen


Wicked Aura Batucada marching in

Returning back to the audience, we watched Bushmen delivering an energetic performance on stage. With much anticipation, Bushmen passed the baton to the renowned local percussion group Wicked Aura Batucada. Sound of drum beats can be heard over the air, but no sight of the group is seemed. The beats get louder and nearer, with random screaming from the rear crowd. The beats and screaming keeps getting louder and nearer to the stage. Sensing that Wicked Aura Batucada is actually making their entrance from the main gate (located at the far rear), the party crowd swiftly shifted backwards, joining in the fun. It is actually much like a typical Malay wedding procession, except for the fact that skimpy-dressed dancers are dancing wildly to the hot samba beats. Proceeding at a slow speed, the climax of the party is reached when the crowd tapped to the beats, accompanied with loud random screams.


Dubwise vs Inquisitive Feat Beat Society: Mystroe & Krazie Starr

Following up next is a combined performance by Dubwise vs Inquisitive Feat Beat Society: Mystroe & Krazie Starr. This is indefinably the best beatbox performance I have ever watched live.

Being physically exhausted, Ryan and I decided to leave the party early (both of us are not the party animal kind of guys). Thus, we skipped the final music mixing performance by Arrested Development. The two of us went to have dinner at Marina Square food court, before going home...

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