Our island has flown many flags since , before flying one that we can truly call our own. The powerful symbols on our National Flag reflect our common values and our aspiration as a people. It was first unfurled on the City Hall steps as the Anthem was sung by thousands that had gathered on 3 Dec And it would once again be introduced to the world in , when the flag was raised for the first time at the United Nations after our independence.
The crescent moon signifies a young nation on the ascendant, and the five stars depict our ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. The State Crest represents Singapore's declaration of our independence from the British in , and what Singapore stands for as a sovereign nation. It is found on the Singapore passport, currency and government buildings. Dr Toh Chin Chye, the man who led the committee that developed the Symbols, fashioned the Crest with no crown in sight — because there was no history of monarchy.
The support must have helped. VAN - Vanuatu's IOC code is perhaps the most fitting on this list, as with only five athletes at the last Summer Olympic Games, their entire contingent could conceivably fit in a van.
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