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Source:
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NATIONAL DAY 2005 - ENCOURAGING
GREATER USE OF THE FLAG |
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In the addendum to the
President¡¯s Address to Parliament 2005, the Minister for Information,
Communications and the Arts had noted that ¡°we will encourage
Singaporeans to make greater use of our National Flag and National
Symbols to express our Singaporean identity¡±. |
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In line with this intention, and
as Singapore celebrates its 40th anniversary as an
independent and sovereign nation in 2005, the Government is
allowing greater flexibility in the use of the National Flag
to encourage Singaporeans to celebrate National Day and
express their patriotism. |
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Recent Requests |
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The Ministry of Information,
Communications and the Arts (MICA) recently received three
requests from BMW Asia, Comfort Delgro and CK Tang
respectively to display the National Flag in creative ways
on motor vehicles to celebrate the nation¡¯s 40th National
Day. |
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A committee comprising MPs from
MICA¡¯s GPC and members of the public reviewed the requests
and agreed that Singaporeans should be given greater leeway
in expressing their pride and loyalty to their country. |
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Acting on their recommendations,
MICA has since approved all three requests with minimal
conditions. BMW Asia and Comfort Delgro propose to display
the flag on their vehicles whilst C K Tang will issue flags
to their customers. All three organisations will display the
flag during the period of the national day celebrations
only. |
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Organisations or members of the
public who wish to use the National Flag or other National
Symbols creatively to celebrate National Day should contact
the National Heritage Board (NHB) through the enquiry
contact listed below. |
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Relaxation of Restrictions |
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The guidelines on the use of the
National Flag and other National Symbols have been relaxed
in the following ways: |
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a. The Flag may be used for
patriotic purposes, national causes, and educational
purposes. |
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b. Elements of the Flag may be
used in artistic or other forms of creative expression of
national pride and belonging. |
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c. The greater use of the
Singapore Lion Head and the Vanda Miss Joaquim is
encouraged, and the public need not seek prior approval from
MICA regarding these symbols. |
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Treating the National Flag
with Respect |
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Notwithstanding the relaxed
guidelines, the Flag, as a national symbol, should continue
to be treated with respect and used in an appropriate and
dignified manner. |
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Where there is any uncertainty
in the use of the Flag or National Symbols, the public is
advised to seek clarification from the National Heritage
Board (contact details below). |
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The public is reminded that when
cleaning the National Flag, it should be washed and dried
indoors separately and not together with other laundry. If a
flag is torn or worn-out, it should be disposed of properly
by having it packed into a sealed black trash bag.
Alternatively, it should be handed over to the nearest
Residents¡¯ Committee or Community Club/Centre for proper
disposal. |
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Displaying the National Flag |
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We urge all organisations to fly
the National Flag at their offices and building premises
during the National Day celebrations period, July through to
August 2005. Likewise, all households are encouraged to fly
the Flag at their residential premises. |
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Singaporeans can now fly the
Flag throughout the year, but they are encouraged to do so
especially during National Day celebrations. Outside the
National Day celebration period, however, if the Flag is
displayed outdoors, it must be flown from a flagpole and be
properly illuminated at night. |
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For more information, please
visit: |
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Guidelines for the Singapore
Flag -
www.sg/explore/symbols_flag_guideline.htm |
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Origin and meaning of the
Singapore Flag -
www.sg/explore/symbols_flag.htm |
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Ministry of Information, Communications and
the Arts
15 July 2005 |
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Enquiries: |
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Ms Elizabeth Njo,
National Heritage Board |
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140
Hill Street, 3rd Storey, MICA Building, Singapore 179369.
Tel: (65) 6332 4495 Fax: (65) 6332 3525 |
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Source:
www.mica.gov.sg Press Release
15 Jul 2005 |
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Encouraging greater use of our National Flag
