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Source:
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USE THE NATIONAL
FLAG DURING THE NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS 2006 |
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The Government encourages individuals and businesses to fly the National
Flag during the National Day celebrations. |
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Residential premises can fly the flag for an extended period from
mid-July to end August 06. |
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In recent years, the Government has taken steps to allow greater
flexibility in the use of the National Flag. This gives Singaporeans
more ways of expressing their loyalty to Singapore. |
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Flying the Flag to Celebrate National Day |
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Under current rules, the Flag, if displayed outdoors, must be flown on a
flag-pole and properly illuminated at night. These specific conditions
are waived during August each year so that Singaporeans can participate
fully in National Day Celebrations. |
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The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA) had
received some requests by Singaporeans to display the Flag earlier than
1st August. |
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Therefore, we would like to encourage all Singaporeans to take advantage
of the extended period, which is on a trial basis, to display the flag
at their residential premises from mid-July to end August 06. The public
should remember that the Flag should be treated with dignity and respect
at all time. |
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Business Community |
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The business community in Singapore is also encouraged to fly the
Flag outside their buildings throughout the year. This message is
not confined to local or Singapore-owned/managed organisations,
but also for foreign organisations based here. Foreign
organisations are invited to fly the Singapore Flag as a sign of
solidarity and friendship with Singapore. |
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Gradual Relaxation in Practice |
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In line with the approach that has been taken over the past year
to relax rules on the use of the Flag, Singaporeans are also
invited to apply Flag stickers and decals to their persons and
belongings during the National Day celebration month. We trust the
public to maintain the dignity and respect for the Flag in doing
so. |
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More Information |
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Guidelines on the use of National Symbols can be found on the
Singapore Infomap (http://www.sg). For
the Flag, the public can visit: |
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¡¤ Guidelines for the Singapore Flag ¨C
http://www.sg/explore/symbols_flag_guideline.htm |
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¡¤ Origin and meaning of the Singapore Flag ¨C
http://www.sg/explore/symbols_flag.htm
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Should the public have any query
concerning the use of the Flag or other National Symbols, please
approach the National Heritage Board. The contact details are
given below: |
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Ms Elizabeth Njo
National Heritage
Board
140 Hill Street, 3rd Storey, MICA
Building, Singapore 179369
Tel: (65) 6332
4495 Fax: (65) 6332 3525 |
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MINISTRY OF
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
10 July 2006 |
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Source:
www.mica.gov.sg Media Release
10 Jul 2006 |
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