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About the event
Singapore National Day is a public holiday that is observed in Singapore on August 9 of every year. The day is set aside to commemorate Singapore�??s independence from Malaysia which took place in the year 1965. The holiday is usually marked with a National Day Parade. There is usually an official address by the Prime Minister of Singapore, which is delivered on the National Day�??s eve, and people can enjoy watching spectacular fireworks displays. The holiday is focused on celebrating the country�??s independence so it is a favorite for many of the citizens. Non-citizens also usually travel to take part in the celebrations.
