Singaporean Mandarin Database

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National Day Observance Ceremony

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名词

国家、社区等在国庆日前后举行的简单而隆重的祝贺仪式。

DEFINITION

Noun

A simple and solemn ceremony held at the national and community levels to mark Singapore’s National Day.

由来
  • 英语“National Day Observance Ceremony”的意译。
  • 这项仪式始创于1976年，目的在于向国人灌输爱国意识，让国人认识到个人在建国过程中所扮演的角色并培养对国家的认同感。
  • 这些一年一度的敬礼仪式一般包括升起国旗、唱国歌及宣读信约。
  • 国庆敬礼仪式一般会邀请国会议员或内阁部长致词。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “国庆敬礼仪式” is a paraphrase of the English term “National Day Observance Ceremony”.
  • Initiated in 1976, the ceremony aims to instil a sense of patriotism among citizens, enhance recognition of the role that individuals play in nation building, and foster a sense of national identity.
  • The annual event includes raising the national flag, singing the national anthem, and reciting the national pledge.
  • Members of Parliament or Cabinet Ministers are usually invited to deliver speeches at these ceremonies.
例句
众人约早上9时于总统府广场举行了简单但庄严的国庆敬礼仪式，一同高唱国歌、宣读信约和唱爱国歌曲《奋起为新加坡》。（《联合早报》， 8/8/2019）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
At about 9 am, a simple but solemn National Day Observance Ceremony was held at the Ceremonial Plaza in front of the Istana’s main building. Participants gathered to sing the national anthem, recite the national pledge, and sing “Stand Up for Singapore”. (Lianhe Zaobao, 8/8/2019)
参考资料
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