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What a year it has been for Singapore! From the return of the famed Formula 1 night race to a full scale National Day Parade, we round up the best moments of Singapore
2022 has undoubtedly been (quite literally) an eventful year for Singapore—especially with the easing of borders after Covid-19 hit. Tourism was alive once again as concerts, sporting competitions, and conferences returned to our shores. Likewise, our local talents also had opportunities to go abroad for competitions like the Commonwealth Games.
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Plus, the Singapore spirit was at an all-time high this year as the nation celebrated its first full-scale National Day Parade. While there were many iconic moments experienced in Singapore, we list the most memorable below.
Singapore’s National Day Parade in full
The nation’s 57th birthday marked the first time in two years where a full-scale National Day Parade was held. The patriotic celebration dazzled audiences with military parades, multicultural performances, aerial spectacles, and the crowd favourite, fireworks.
The National Day theme this year was titled ‘The Story of Us’, which told the story of the nation’s determination and fight against Covid-19, dedicated to Singaporeans who had faced the pandemic head on.
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The return of Tatler Ball and our 40th anniversary
This year also marked the highly anticipated return of the Tatler Ball. This time, it was held at the iconic National Gallery Singapore. Held in conjunction with Tatler Singapore’s 40th anniversary, the event was glitzier than ever, as Tatler friends and guests showed up looking their best.
The ruby red carpet welcomed guests as they arrived in stunning gowns and suits, leading them to a cocktail area where they caught up with one another after over two years without galas and balls.
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Showcasing local cinema around the globe
Singaporean screenwriter and director He Shuming made the country proud as his Singapore-South Korean drama film, Ajoomma premiered at the 2022 Busan International Film Festival in October.
Co-founder of the film collective 13 Little Pictures, Lei Yuan Bin, also had his film, Baby Queen, premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. The future is truly looking bright for local filmmakers.
Read more: 5 Rising Filmmakers Leading the Cinematic Wave in Singapore
Travel officially returning with a vengeance
It is no longer a hassle to make travel plans now that restrictions have eased. With borders reopening after the pandemic halted tourism, Singaporeans are jetting off to countries all over the globe.
As usual, Japan and South Korea seem to be the top picks amongst travellers with their close proximity to Singapore. A great way to finally escape the tropical heat.
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The opening of various international restaurants
In true gourmand fashion, Singaporeans flocked to the many internationally renowned cafes and restaurants which opened in Singapore in the past year.
Among the names that made headlines in Singapore’s food scene include French-Japanese cafe-bistro Café Kitsuné which opened at the Capitol Singapore and Ms Maria and Mr Singh, helmed by celebrity chef Gaggan Anand, previously of the Mandala Club.
The return of Formula 1
The Singapore Formula 1 night race returned to the Marina Bay Circuit with pomp and grandeur. Throngs of fans gathered, decked with merchandise from their favourite racing teams to usher in the biggest racing event in Singapore.
The hype was not gloomed by the heavy rain and the race was back in action after ensuring the circuit was safe enough. Over at the Formula 1 concerts, fans partied hard to international acts such as The Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Westlife and more.
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The successful repealing of Section 377A
The LGBTQ+ community in Singapore took one step forward as Section 377A of the Penal Code was repealed. The law had previously been introduced under British colonial rule that criminalised sex between men.
The repeal of Section 377A came after years of debate among parliament members and citizens. This move made Singapore the latest country in Asia to progress on gay rights, behind Thailand, Taiwan, and India.
Read more: Singapore Government To Repeal Section 377A
The achievements of Singapore’s sporting athletes
Over the years, Singaporean athletes have achieved major feats, including weightlifter Tan Howe Liang, who won Singapore’s first olympic medal at the 1960 Rome Olympic games.
This year, Singapore’s sporting talents made the country proud by receiving several accolades. Table tennis star Feng Tianwei became the first Singaporean (and table tennis athlete) to win the David Dixon Award for her outstanding performance.
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