She also said it was wonderful that people with disabilities were included in the celebrations.
“We show Singapore and the world that people with disabilities are actually people with different abilities, they have the talents, and we give them the chance to show those talents,” she said, adding that the work produced by people with disabilities “never fails to fascinate” her.
“As a country, on the most important day that we celebrate our nationhood, we integrate our people with disabilities,” Mdm Halimah said.
“We bring them to the fore, because Singaporeans, we’re all in this together, not those who can run the fastest. But everyone must work together as a team.”
In response to a question about whether she has felt lonely, sitting in the president’s seat during each National Day Parade, Mdm Halimah said she never felt alone.
“I never felt that I’m looking at the parade alone,” she said, adding that there is a sense of togetherness.
“There are times when we go through hardships, we all have to limit, constrain ourselves. But there are times when we have to celebrate and we celebrate together.”