13 signs that the SEA Games 2015 Opening Ceremony is actually a full dress rehearsal for SG50 NDP

SG50 NDP Trilogy: SEA Games 2015 Opening Ceremony, SEA Games 2015 Closing Ceremony, SG50 NDP

Martino Tan| Tan Xing Qi| June 05, 11:09 PM

What is your highlight for the SEA Games 2015 Opening Ceremony?

For many spectators and television viewers, it was probably the sight of Final torch bearer football legend Fandi Ahmad and his son Irfan lighting up the SEA Games cauldron. light up However, there is a familiar ring to some of the other moments we witnessed tonight. Not convinced? Let's recap 13 examples we just witnessed this evening. 

1. There's a red lion. Like literally.

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As cool as Singapore's official aerobatics team.

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2. Emcees in over-the-top costumes

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“Make some noise. Everybody scream!!!” Check.

3. Nothing to do? Kallang Wave!

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4. The (Athletes) Parade Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.02.00 pm Introducing Guard of Honour commander Team Singapore flag bearer Quah Ting Wen. Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.07.00 pm The Young Lions monkeying around.

5. All local politicians of note in attendance Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.00.48 pm Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong capturing photos for his Facebook that will probably break the Internet. Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.05.21 pm President Tony Tan, First Lady Mary Tan, MCCY Minister Lawrence Wong and MSF Minister Tan Chuan-Jin, who obviously wants to break the Internet before PM does. Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.03.25 pm Can you spot the politicians?

6. President Tony Tan just saying a few words Tony_Tan_SEA_Games "I...declare open...the 28th Southeast Asian Games..."

At the NDP? President Tan will just nod when the National Day Parade Commander asks the President for permission for the Parade marchpast to start.

7. Theme song

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Un-un-un-un-un... sorry, wrong song.

8. Dick Lee singing 

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9. Star of the Parade Games Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.43.14 pm And hopefully the SEA Games 2015 too.

10. Funny-looking Avant-garde props

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11. Kids performing

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12. The mandatory fireworks firework   firework 2

13. The ultimate 2-minute LKY Tribute video Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.11.05 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.14.19 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.13.56 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.13.29 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.13.08 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.12.55 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.12.37 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.12.28 pm Screen Shot 2015-06-05 at 9.11.59 pm

 The non-sporting LKY tribute video will be available this NDP.

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