Balloon at National Day Parade, 1984 : general view

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09 Aug 1984

Photographed By Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988

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This photograph shows a giant, red and white balloon in the shape of a bulb, at the National Day Parade (NDP). Held at the Padang in 1984, the theme for that year's parade was 25 Years of Nation Building, 1959 - 1984. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Title devised by Library staff.

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National Day (Singapore)--Photographs

Singapore--Anniversaries, etc.--Photographs

Balloons--Singapore--Photographs

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National celebrations

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All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007

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