NDP 2026: Presidential Gun Salute roars on despite heavy rain at rehearsal
The Presidential Gun Salute rehearsal for Singapore's 2026 National Day Parade was successfully conducted at the Kallang Basin despite heavy rain. The event featured 19 shots fired by artillery crews to prepare for the upcoming independence celebrations.
Why it matters
It highlights the logistical preparations and public engagement efforts for a major national event in Singapore.
The Presidential Gun Salute will take place in the Kallang Basin, about 200m from the National Stadium where the National Day Parade will be held.
Listen Summarise The Presidential Gun Salute rehearsal at Kallang Basin proceeded flawlessly despite heavy rain, with 19 shots fired in perfect succession and 300-400 spectators watching. Kallang Basin was chosen for the 2026 gun salute to allow the public outside the National Stadium to witness the event, with safety measures coordinated with PUB and noise controls in place. The gun salute crew trains intensively, facing challenges like setting up Howitzer guns on a floating platform, and draws motivation from public support, highlighting the honour of serving Singapore. AI generated
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