Singapore's party

We may have some serious hardware on display in the mobile column, but we know how to have fun too​. Last night's National Day Parade was packed with spectacular moments to swell the feeling of national pride.

It's really special to be here, to see the whole nation come together, it feels like we're one big family. - Mr Sha Nawaz Khan, 35, Information Technology manager in the banking sector

HEAVY METAL: The Black Knights performing aerobatic manoeuvres in their F-16s.TNP PHOTO: BENJAMIN SEETOR     TNP PHOTO: JONATHAN CHOO   TNP PHOTO: JONATHAN CHOO ​

I'm so proud of Singapore and how much it has progressed in 50 years. I was formerly in the air force and now I'm retired. But I would happily fight for Singapore again. I would die for my country.

- Mr S. Balakrishnan, 65, retiree

TNP PHOTO: KIAT TAN   TNP PHOTO: GAVIN FOO   BRIGHT LIGHTS: Local pop star Stefanie Sun wowed the crowd when she came on stage. TNP PHOTO: KIAT TAN   BRIGHT LIGHTS: The fireworks display was the highlight of the National Day Parade. TNP PHOTO: GAVIN FOO