Marina Bay Sands, Helix Bridge, & more S'pore icons lit up in purple in support of inclusivity

Looks pretty futuristic.

Zhangxin Zheng | October 28, 2018, 07:59 PM

This year marks the sixth Purple Parade.

If you didn't know, the Purple Parade is a movement in Singapore celebrating the abilities of persons with special needs, as well as to promote inclusivity and awareness.

The initiative is driven by the Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC).

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Every one of us has something to contribute, no matter who we are, where we are from, or what abilities we are born with. We are committed to building a more inclusive Singapore, with ample opportunities for everyone to do their part to shape a better home. All of us, regardless of abilities, can help make Singapore special. The annual @purpleparade will be back this Saturday, 27 October at Suntec City from 3pm to 7pm. This meaningful event promotes awareness of and celebrates the abilities of persons with special needs. I hope you will show your support by dressing in purple and joining in the fun activities on that day. – LHL #PurpleParadeSG (MCI Photo by Fyrol)

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Yes, even Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong gave his support.

Purple landmarks in support of special needs community

You might have known about the usual programme -- a marching contingent and carnival at Suntec City, which was held on Oct. 27, 2018.

But what's special about this year's Purple Parade is the fact that 28 landmarks in Singapore have been lit up in support of the occasion.

These includes iconic sky scrapers, post-independence architecture, hospitals and bridges from olden days. according to the Purple Parade website.

Here are some of them.

1. Elgin Bridge

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Purple Inspiration - Elgin Bridge #purple #elginhbridge #nightlights #purpleparadesg #singaporeriver

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2. Helix Bridge

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marina bay from helix Bridge 🌉 #helixbridge #marinabaysand #night #lights #purplelights #bay #water #singapore

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3. Marina Bay Sands

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为特殊需求群体声援的 #紫色行动 #purpleparadesg #坡坡随手拍 #新加坡 #Singapore

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4. South Bridge

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South Beach Singapore is proud to be turning purple for the @purpleparade to support Inclusion and Celebrate Abilities of persons with special needs. . . . . . #southbeachsingapore #southbeachavenuesg #purpleparadesg #supportinclusion #celebrateabilities #sgcares #singapore

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5. Suntec City

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Purple Light: Purple light In the valley There is where I want to be Infantry Close Companion With my rifle and my buddy and me.... SOC Si Bei Jia Lat IPPT Lagi worst Everyday Doing PT With my rifle and my buddy and me.... Booking out To see my girlfriend Saw her with another man Kill the man Beat my girlfriend Wmy rifle and my buddy and me.... Booking in  Took a shower  Dropped my soap  Bent my knees  Felt something up my arsehole  With my rifle and my buddy and me... Purple Light At the warfront There is where  My Buddy die if I die would you bury me? With my rifle and my buddy and me.... ORD Back to study Got degree  So happy Can't Forget  Still remember With my rifle and my buddy and me.... * * * * * * * #P20PRO #PURPLEPARADESG #NIGHTPHOTOGRAPHY #SUNTEC #SAFPURPLELIGHT #4SIR

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Fountain of Wealth The Purple Parade 27 October 2018 3pm - 7pm Suntec City Plaza Suntec City Temasek Boulevard Singapore www.purpleparade.sg

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Purple Inspiration - Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre #purple #dusk #sunteccity #fountain #purpleparadesg #suntecsingapore #suntecconventioncentre #suntecconventionhall #suntecconventionandexhibitioncentre

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6. Gardens by the Bay

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Purple - the color that is often associated with royalty, magic, mystery and piety. . . . . #purpleparadesg #purpleparade #purple #instasg #instasgsunday10pm #instasgsundaypurple #gardensbythebay #supertreegroves #supertrees #nightphotography #canonmirrorless #canoneosm5 #kilogrammerz #madaboutsingapore #inclusivesg #amazingpurple #thisissingapore #whatissingapore #visitsingapore #myinstadaily #myinstadiary #contentcreator #pointandshoot #wideangle #shadesofpurple

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The Purple Parade - An initiative for Special Needs. Let's be a part with @instasg to paint @instagram with @purpleparade . . . . . #purple #purpleparade #purpleparadesg #instasgsunday10pm #instasgsunday #instasgsundaypurple #iluvsg #exploresingapore #instasg #madaboutsingapore2019 #yoursingapore #letusexploresg #potd #instagram #singapore #ig_sg #igsg #kilogrammerz #bokeh #lanternfestival #lantern #lights

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7. The Arts House

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8. Marina Square

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Marina Square Shopping Centre The Purple Parade 27 October 2018 3pm - 7pm Suntec City Plaza Suntec City Temasek Boulevard Singapore www.purpleparade.sg

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9. Victoria Theatre

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Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall The Purple Parade 27 October 2018 3pm - 7pm Suntec City Plaza Suntec City Temasek Boulevard Singapore www.purpleparade.sg

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10. CBD

Buildings in the CBD area are lit up in purple too, such as the OCBC Centre, Maybank Tower, and the Ocean Financial Centre.

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We're lighting up to show our support for the #PurpleParade’s efforts to build an inclusive society.

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Noticed something different about the Ocean Financial Centre? We're proud to annouce that Ocean Financial Centre will be participating in the light up for the Purple Parade for the third year. . The façade of Ocean Financial Centre will be lit up in purple from today till 28th Oct in support for The Purple Parade. . The Purple Parade is the largest movement in Singapore that supports the inclusion, and celebrates the abilities of persons with special needs. Supported by the Central Singapore CDC and other corporate and community partners, The Purple Parade is a ground-up initiative started by passionate Special Needs organisations and groups. We're proud to be a supporter of the Purple Parade. . 📸: @purpleparade . #purpleparade #specialneeds #oceanfinancialcentre

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Here's the full list of 28 purple landmarks:

  1. The Arts House
  2. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
  3. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
  4. Gardens by the Bay
  5. Marina Bay Sands
  6. Marina Square
  7. Maybank Tower
  8. Millenia Tower
  9. National Gallery Singapore
  10. OCBC Centre
  11. Ocean Financial Centre
  12. Singapore Flyer
  13. South Beach Singapore
  14. Suntec City
  15. Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
  16. Clemenceau Bridge
  17. Coleman Bridge
  18. Elgin Bridge
  19. The Helix
  20. Autobahn Motors
  21. Bachy Soletanche
  22. Eden School
  23. Gateway Theatre
  24. Hwa Chong Institution
  25. Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
  26. Pathlight School
  27. Resorts World Sentosa
  28. Yishun Community Hospital.

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