NDP 09 Pledge Moment

National Day is not just about the Parade. It is an occasion for Singaporeans to reflect upon the journey we have taken – our nationhood and collective aspirations. Our Pledge encapsulates these ideas.

As children, we recited our pledge in school assemblies, as do the children today. The wisdom captured in Our Pledge has a timeless quality that has stood the test of time as Singapore transformed over the years.

On this year's National Day, we want Singaporeans to reacquaint themselves with Our Pledge. In line with that, the NDP 09 theme, show and celebration activities are all anchored on the pledge.

PLEDGE MOMENT @ 8:22 PM

At 8:22 pm on National Day, Singaporeans are invited to Come Together for the Pledge Moment. You can choose to shout out the Pledge as you take it, hand on chest, or you can take the pledge silently while reflecting on the deep meaning behind it. We invite all Singaporeans to take 30 seconds of their time on 8:22 pm to recite Our Pledge together.

To achieve this, we have worked with our partners to send out the signal for the Pledge Moment. If you are already tuned in to the NDP Live Broadcast on Channel 5 or 8, on Channel NewsAsia International across the region, or if you are celebrating with your local community, the sights and sounds of the NDP would build up to the pledge. If you are listening to the radio, the DJs would invite you to take the pledge. If you are dining or shopping, selected restaurants and malls would also invite you to take the pledge. If you are taking an after dinner stroll in the park or playing street soccer, the SCDF chime would sound on our public warning system to signal this moment.

Whether you are with your friends or family, or just having a quiet moment alone, wherever you are, we invite you to take our pledge together at 8:22 pm. 

This is our Pledge Moment.