Ride the wave of patriotic fervour this National Day with Singapore Tatler's quintessential guide to celebrating Singapore’s 52 years of independence.

How to become a highly patriotic citizen: 

  • Volunteer your private jet for the National Day Parade Air Show
  • Paint your house red and white for a day
  • Build Singapore’s sixth Merlion statue in your backyard
  • Name your newborn after LKY
  • Set LKY’s portrait as your phone’s wallpaper
  • Hire Kit Chan to perform Home
  • Throw a civilised chilli crab party outside 38 Oxley Road
  • Ask your helper to take your son’s place at the National Day Parade, since she has been carrying his military field-pack
  • Reclaim land to develop an orchid garden