Singapore's National pledge:)

How did It come about?

Singapore became an independent nation on 9 August 1965. The 1950s and 1960s were a time of communal tension and racial riots.To stop these Riots, Mr Philip Liau came up with the singapore pledge.Mr S.Rajaratnam look through the drafts and finalised it.
From August 1966 onwards, students began reciting the National Pledge before the start of each school day. Since then, the National Pledge has been recited during National Day occasions, the National Day Parade and school assemblies.

Reciting the National Pledge

Initially, the National Pledge was recited with the right hand raised above shoulders while one stands facing the National Flag. The current practice is to recite the Pledge with the right fist clenched at the heart.

Guidelines on the Use of the National Pledge

1. The National Pledge is recited during school assemblies, SAF Day, the National Day Parade, and at National Day Observance Ceremonies.
2. Individuals reciting the Pledge shall clench their right fists to the left side of their chests as a movement to symbolise loyalty to the nation.
3. The Pledge cannot be used for any commercial purposes.

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