Hosting Gig for RC National Day Event
At the RC meeting on Tuesday, it was confirmed that I would be hosting the RC National Day Event, the National Day Block Party. At the previous meeting, discussing the nitty gritty details for the Children Art Competition, a external host was too expensive, and a host from among ourselves. Since I felt that I have not been contributing much so far to the event, I thought it would be good exposure for me to learn more about hosting. I am thankful to the RC for giving me the opportunity to try out this hosting gig. Thanks Mr Ong Kee Tiong & Wai Ling for the confidence & faith in me. They feel that I can pull it off. =)
I am asked to think of 40 questions about Singapore for the children & adults. It took me about 4 nights to come up with the questions.Here are the questions. Hope that you guys can give me some feedback and comments.
Questions for the Quiz Segment for National Day Floor Party
1. What are the official languages in Singapore? English, Mandarin, Malay Tamil
2. What year did Singapore become independent? 1965
3. Where can the Merlion be found ? Merlion Park, Sentosa
4. Which are the national songs that can be heard in at least two languages? Home, Where I Belong, One United People, Together, We Will Get There, Shine for Singapore
5. Which national song was used twice on National Day? Home
6. What animal did Sang Nila Utama see as he set foot in Singapore? Lion
7. Who is Singapore’s 1st PM? Lee Kuan Yew
8. Who is Singapore’s 1st Chief Minister? David Marshall
9. Who is the founder of Singapore? Sir Stamford Raffles
10. Who is the first Resident of Singapore? William Farquhar
11. Which singer has the honour of singing the NDP song twice? Kit Chan & Stefanie Sun
12. Where was the Surrender Document signed when the British surrendered to the Japanese? Ford Factory, Bukit Timah
13. What was Singapore’s name during the Japanese Occupation? Synoan-To
14. Which pioneer had a hospital named after him? Tan Tock Seng
15. What was the old name of Singapore? Temasek
16. Where is Singapore’s oldest reservoir ? MacRitchie
17. Who is the person on our dollar note now? President Yusof Ishak
18. Name 4 places that were named after Sir Stamford Raffles ? Raffles Hotel, Stamford Road, Raffles Place, Raffles City
19. What does the colour red on the Singapore flag means ?
red symbolises "universal brotherhood and equality of man"
20. What does the colour white on the Singapore flag means ?
white, "pervading and everlasting purity and virtue".
21. What does the crescent moon on the flag mean?
The waxing crescent moon "represents a young nation on the ascendant".
22. What does the five stars on the flag means?
The five stars "stand for the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality".
23. Where is the place where Malays gather for Malay festivals? Geylang Serai
24. Where is the place where Chinese gather for Chinese festivals? Chinatown
25. Name the official flower of Singapore ? Orchid / Vanda Miss Joaquim
26. When did Singapore attained self-government? 1959
27. Which country was Singapore a part of before its independence? Malaysia
28. What is the NDP theme song for this year? In A Heartbeat
29. Who is the first President of Singapore? Yusof Bin Ishak
30. Who is the longest serving President of Singapore? S R Nathan
31. How many terminals does Changi Airport have? 3 terminals & 1 budget terminal
32. When did Singapore started hosting the Formula 1 Night Race? 2008
33. Which island is the SAF conducting its Basic Military Training? Palau Tekong
34. The NDP used to be held at ____________ before it was torn down for redevelopment recently. National Stadium
35. The MRT began running from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh on _____________ . 7 November 1987
36. How many stations are there on the MRT network now? 79
37. How many MRT lines are there on the MRT network? 4
38. The two main bus & MRT operators are __________& _____________ . SBS Transit & SMRT
39. SBS & SMRT runs __________ services. 263
40. What is the colours on our flag? Red & White
I look forward to your comments and responses on this as they will be factored into my emcee script which will be finalised by Monday, =)
I am asked to think of 40 questions about Singapore for the children & adults. It took me about 4 nights to come up with the questions.Here are the questions. Hope that you guys can give me some feedback and comments.
Questions for the Quiz Segment for National Day Floor Party
1. What are the official languages in Singapore? English, Mandarin, Malay Tamil
2. What year did Singapore become independent? 1965
3. Where can the Merlion be found ? Merlion Park, Sentosa
4. Which are the national songs that can be heard in at least two languages? Home, Where I Belong, One United People, Together, We Will Get There, Shine for Singapore
5. Which national song was used twice on National Day? Home
6. What animal did Sang Nila Utama see as he set foot in Singapore? Lion
7. Who is Singapore’s 1st PM? Lee Kuan Yew
8. Who is Singapore’s 1st Chief Minister? David Marshall
9. Who is the founder of Singapore? Sir Stamford Raffles
10. Who is the first Resident of Singapore? William Farquhar
11. Which singer has the honour of singing the NDP song twice? Kit Chan & Stefanie Sun
12. Where was the Surrender Document signed when the British surrendered to the Japanese? Ford Factory, Bukit Timah
13. What was Singapore’s name during the Japanese Occupation? Synoan-To
14. Which pioneer had a hospital named after him? Tan Tock Seng
15. What was the old name of Singapore? Temasek
16. Where is Singapore’s oldest reservoir ? MacRitchie
17. Who is the person on our dollar note now? President Yusof Ishak
18. Name 4 places that were named after Sir Stamford Raffles ? Raffles Hotel, Stamford Road, Raffles Place, Raffles City
19. What does the colour red on the Singapore flag means ?
red symbolises "universal brotherhood and equality of man"
20. What does the colour white on the Singapore flag means ?
white, "pervading and everlasting purity and virtue".
21. What does the crescent moon on the flag mean?
The waxing crescent moon "represents a young nation on the ascendant".
22. What does the five stars on the flag means?
The five stars "stand for the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality".
23. Where is the place where Malays gather for Malay festivals? Geylang Serai
24. Where is the place where Chinese gather for Chinese festivals? Chinatown
25. Name the official flower of Singapore ? Orchid / Vanda Miss Joaquim
26. When did Singapore attained self-government? 1959
27. Which country was Singapore a part of before its independence? Malaysia
28. What is the NDP theme song for this year? In A Heartbeat
29. Who is the first President of Singapore? Yusof Bin Ishak
30. Who is the longest serving President of Singapore? S R Nathan
31. How many terminals does Changi Airport have? 3 terminals & 1 budget terminal
32. When did Singapore started hosting the Formula 1 Night Race? 2008
33. Which island is the SAF conducting its Basic Military Training? Palau Tekong
34. The NDP used to be held at ____________ before it was torn down for redevelopment recently. National Stadium
35. The MRT began running from Yio Chu Kang to Toa Payoh on _____________ . 7 November 1987
36. How many stations are there on the MRT network now? 79
37. How many MRT lines are there on the MRT network? 4
38. The two main bus & MRT operators are __________& _____________ . SBS Transit & SMRT
39. SBS & SMRT runs __________ services. 263
40. What is the colours on our flag? Red & White
I look forward to your comments and responses on this as they will be factored into my emcee script which will be finalised by Monday, =)
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