NDP 2025 pack to come in 7 designs, feature works by artists with disabilities

The 2025 National Day Parade (NDP) pack will come in seven designs, featuring works of art by 41 artists with disabilities.

- Nadine Chua

Through these works, the artists, who are aged 10 to 73, aim to express their hopes for Singapore, and what the Republic's journey and future mean to them.

Multiculturalism, Resilience, Openness and Boldness are the themes of four of the NDP pack designs.

These were created by 21 artists aged 20 to 73 at ART:DIS, a non-profit organisation aimed at creating opportunities for people with disabilities in the arts.

Works of art that encompass the three other themes—Care, Contribute and Future—were made by 20 students aged 10 to 18, the parade organisers said on June 9 as they gave the media a first look at the designs of the pack.

These students come from special education schools supported by SG Enable, a charity for disability and inclusion in Singapore.

As for the contents of the NDP pack, Major Desmond Lim, chairman of the NDP 2025 pack committee, said it will contain several staple food items to keep the audience refreshed and energised throughout the show.

The public can also expect several interactive items, such as clappers, in their packs.

MAJ Lim said show attendees will find out what is inside the packs when they receive them. "We will keep the suspense there," he said.

The artwork will be printed on the packs, which are recycled polyester tote bags. It will also be incorporated in a National Day 2025 stamp set produced by national postal service Singapore Post.