How did President Tharman and PM Wong mark their first National Day in office?

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President Tharman and PM Wong Marked First National Day in Office at Padang Celebration

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attended the National Day Parade 2024 at the Padang in Singapore on August 9, 2024. This marked their first appearance at the national celebration in their current capacities, following President Tharman's assumption of office in September 2023 and Prime Minister Wong's in May 2024. The event, themed "Together, As One United People," brought together Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, and approximately 27,000 members of the public.
Attendance at the Padang Parade

The national celebration commenced with a parade and ceremony segment titled "United We Stand." This segment featured 35 marching contingents, comprising over 2,100 participants. Among these were the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Colours Party, five Guard of Honour contingents, and contingents from the SAF, Singapore Police Force (SPF), and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The Volunteer contingent also made a return to the National Day Parade this year.
Participation in Dynamic Defence Display

A significant highlight was the Total Defence 40 (TD40) Dynamic Defence Display (D3), themed "Together, We Are Strong." This display was presented at the Padang for the first time and was also extended to the Marina Bay area to accommodate a larger audience. The TD40 D3 underscored the importance of all six pillars of Total Defence—Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Digital, and Psychological—through a combination of multimedia films and live-action sequences.
Show Segment Highlighting Collective Strength

The show segment, under the theme "Our People," unfolded across four chapters and three short films. It aimed to spotlight the collective strength of Singaporeans, emphasizing the diversity and unity that characterizes the nation's society. This segment featured mass performances, familiar songs, and emotive filmlets, involving 12 artistes and over 3,000 performers. A youth-focused pre-parade segment was also included.

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