Singapore is celebrating its 59th birthday soon, and some 12,2000 people visited the Istana on Sunday (July 28) to take part in festivities ahead of National Day. From 8.30am to 6pm, they enjoyed live performances, activities and tours of the Istana grounds.
11-year-old Lyla Ng performed a medley of English and Mandarin songs for visitors to the Istana.Singapore is celebrating its 59th birthday soon, and some 12,2000 people visited the Istana on Sunday to take part in festivities ahead of National Day.One of the performers was 11-year-old Lyla Ng, a Primary Five student who previouslyWith her guitar in hand, the young singer-songwriter kicked off her first performance at the Istana with National Day Parade 2021 theme song The Road Ahead.
"She wanted to learn all these instruments and perform. That's why my wife and I encouraged it," he said. "Now that she's in Primary Five, she has way more homework. But she still takes an hour out of her day to practise music." Some opted for tours conducted by volunteer guides from the National Heritage Board , while others chose to explore the first floor of the iconic building on their own.
This prompted a series of disappointed groans from some members of the tour group, who stated that they were hoping to catch a glimpse of the President.President Tharman and his wife are currently in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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