Sick of being shown just what the Singapore media had chosen to show us on national TV and papers, i wanted to attend an opposition party's rally to see and hear things for myself ;) Of course, the situation of strict censorship was much worse at the last election, 5 years ago.
Tonight, we joined the Workers' Party crowds at the Moulmein-Kallang GRC (Open Field by Kallang Ave) after 'marching' in with the many others from nearby carparks and estates. The 'marching' in parade to the venue was a sight - you really don't need to know your directions, just follow the ants' line!
Vehicular movements were slowed as traffic policemen controlled the multitude of pedestrians.
The WP volunteers set up tables next to the entrance point selling party flags, their signature blue umbrellas, the Hammer newsletter and manifesto. Most were already sold out by now, except for the English translated Manifesto.
Alas, echoes from the PA system makes speeches inaudible and the wait for appearance of the Workers' Party key speakers grew tiresome as the crowd swell - we had to leave early - while the crowd kept streaming in.
The din from the stage, crowds and road side hawkers transport you back to the olden days - when life were simpler then...
This GE2011 year, nearly the whole of Singapore gets to vote, almost, at long last.
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I was there too, very near the stage at the right side of the stage. If you want to know what the main speakers had said, just go to youtube.
Four years on, am no longer interested in Singapore's Opposition parties, or the so-called activists group. They have proven unreasonable and have discredit themselves foolishly.
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