Every NDP is a retelling of the gospel of modern Singapore according to Saint LKY.
It's like church; only annual, grander and much more spectacular.
It is also an opportunity for a SAF officer (parade commander) to book his promotion. Of course, if he screws up, he can kiss the promotion goodbye.
The NDP teaches you to
conform and obey.
Your tax dollars, hard at work on every Aug 9.