We also lack a memorial garden that commemorates our founding journey and tells how Singapore becomes today -in order to show the ideal, motivation of the founding leaders, and the spirit of upholding the spirit of the founding of the founding of the country.

I am glad to come to the Banhai Bay Garden this morning to host the foundation ceremony for the founding of the founding sages.

This commemorative garden commemorates our founding leader and the founding of Singapore.It describes how the founding sages of the founding of the country to eliminate all difficulties, and finally established a strong, united and independent Singapore, and also described how they lead the people of Singapore to overcome the struggle after another:Communalism.Memorial Garden will also explain how they build a country that reflects the values ​​and ideals in our letter, carry out journey, and lead us to Singapore we see today.

After World War II, the generation of Singaporeans who survived during the occupation period of Japan decided to master their future.They are determined to get rid of the British colonial rule, advocate that the Singaporeans govern Singapore themselves and seek their well -being for themselves.It was a period of turmoil and passion, shock and expectation.There are severe political competition in the society -different groups hold different ideology and views on the future of Singapore.Nevertheless, representatives of different political parties came to participate in anti -colonial movements, and eventually reached an agreement with the British government from colonial rule.

In 1959, the Singapore colonies became Singapore Autonomous State, but have not yet become a completely independent country.After the election, the People's Action Party led by Mr. Li Guangyao was first elected in power.On June 5, 1959, today, 65 years ago, the first cabinet of Singapore's autonomous state was sworn in.That's why we chose to lay the foundation for the founding of the founding of the founding of the country on June 5th today.

The first government in 1959 urgently needed to deal with, including unemployment, workers' strikes, displaces, insufficient schools, corruption, and so on.But the main political issue is: Singapore should be completely independent. What kind of path should you take?What kind of society should we be and how should we govern this country?

These problems have led to internal division of the People's Action Party.As early as 1954, two anti -colonial factions formed the People's DAP: the non -communist and democratic socialism factions. I hope that through the merger with democracy and non -communist Malaysia, it is independent.The left wing is closely related to the Malayan Communist Party and has a very different vision for the future of Singapore.Both factions are also anti -colonial, but the two sides also know that the conflict between them after the British quit.

The two sides parted ways in 1961.The non -Communist side won the party and continued to control the party and the government, and the side of the Communist Party became the opposition party.Next, the party factions strive to fight for the hearts of Singapore.Non -Republican Communist Party has ideals and passion, and both sides strive to convince Singaporeans to believe that their vision should be pursuing.This is related to the life of Singaporeans and the future of Singapore.

Fortunately, through the "super outstanding political generals" said by the courageous leaders and Dr. Wu Qingrui, Mr. Li and his team persuaded Singaporeans to believe that their direction will bring economic growth andInvestment, employment and education opportunities, good housing environment, and a better common future.The Singaporeans supported their vision. In the 1963 election, voters gave Li Guangyao and the non -communist and democratic socialist faction.

In the same year, Singapore merged with Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak to establish the Malaysian Federation.The threat of communism has faded, but it is replaced by the threat of communityism.The Singaporean government and the Malaysian Federal Central Government in Kuala Lumpur soon became nervous.The basic problem is the meaning of "Malaysian citizens" and the equal rights of citizens of different races and religions.Singapore leaders strive for rights against the Malaysian Agreement agreed on both sides, that is, "Malaysians' Malaysia".The central government is different from Singapore, emphasizing the priority of Malaysia's aborigines.

This is not only a law or constitutional dispute.The differences between Singapore and the federal government are too large and cannot be met.This struggle is related to power and force, and puts Singapore and its leaders in danger.Sadly, the struggle caused racial riots and bleeding incidents.Mr. Li and his colleagues showed the courage to unite the Singaporeans and fought for their unquestioned faith.Because they have a firm position at this critical moment, Singaporeans are also indomitable.

Therefore, on August 9, 1965, Singapore broke away from Malaysia and became a "eternal, democratic and independent country" in Mr. Li's mouth.

Different from other former colonies, Singapore was depressed at the time.The memory of racial riots in 1964 is still fresh, and Malaysian confrontation is still a threat.The lack of trained national defense army, national sovereignty and security will be at stake.We have neither natural resources nor hinterland, so the economic prospects are unclear.There is no guarantee in Singapore's future.Seeing that the situation was severe, the leader of the founding of the country called the people to make a group force.Singaporeans, regardless of their political ideas, support Mr. Li and his team.They joined hands with the founding of the country, and Enron spent the British evacuation, the price of crude oil in the early 1970s, and many other crises.They promoted economic development, established the Singapore armed forces, provided education, changed the society, settled the people, and changed everyone's life.

More importantly, the founding leaders of the founding of the country laid the basic values ​​and ideas, and set the direction for the long -term development of Singapore: democracy, fairness and equality, only use and pursuing excellence, and unswerving promised promises unswervingly promisedEstablish a honest and honest government.

One of the founding leaders of the founding country, Razelinnan, planned the national contract with this vision, advocated that "we are Singapore citizens, and vowed not to distinguish race, speech, religion, and unity."Because the leader of the founding of the country firmly believes that each race has an equal status.Why?

First of all, the founding leader of the founding of the country also experienced the experience of being oppressed as a minority race at that time, so he was determined not to allow the independence Singapore to have a majority of race, language and culture, and the situation of other ethnic groups.It is not allowed to be adversely and marginalized.In addition, although Singapore's Chinese account for the majority and a few Malay, neighboring countries are the majority of Malay and a small number of Chinese.Therefore, the implementation of racial politics will make Singapore unable to gain a foothold in Southeast Asia.Finally, the founding leader of the founding of the country is indestructible about the diverse racial belief.They firmly believe that for the welfare of all citizens, Singapore should be the case, and so must be.As Mr. Li Guangyao said in division: "We will have a multi -ethnic country. This is not the country of Malay. This is not a Chinese country. This is not an Indian country. Everyone has a place here: everyone has a place here: everyone has a place here:Language, culture, religious equality. "

With these values ​​and ideals, and the firm support of Singaporeans, the founding leaders brought our country from the Third World to the first world.They must make difficult choices, make a last resort, and reconcile different views, especially in the first 10 years.The founding leader of the founding of the country is not all right, but on the most important issues, they have made the right choice. Singaporeans also responded positively, so Singapore achieved beyond imagination.

I have experienced crisis and enjoyed success. Everyone sacrifices and celebrates congratulations. These common experiences have bred Singapore's identity and distinctive national spirit.Singapore society has shown a new look.We are open to the world, facing the resolute unity of the crisis, and we are afraid and fearless when pursuing our dreams.

The story composed by Singapore is unique, and it is outstanding in the independent country after the war.Many front colonies are as independent as us, but few countries can successfully followIn independent struggles, we turned to national construction; from mobilizing revolution to unremitting improvement of people's livelihood.Singapore has done it.

Imagine that if our founding leaders do not strive for independence, democracy, and multiculturalism.If they are shaken in any link in the journey, or they were defeated in 1959, 1963 or 1965, or replaced with another group, or at a certain stage, they did not be supported by the Singaporean people.If there will be no existence, this city will not become a bustling city, and we cannot write a unique Singapore story.

Our founding journey is worthy of commemoration and memory.We have several monuments to commemorate major events in Singapore's modern history, including the Monument to the People ’s Calligraphy during the Japanese occupation period, the Monument to the Kramid Dead Warrior, and the Malaysian Monument.Binhai Park also has a historical mark, which is dedicated to those who participate in the "confrontation of the Communist Party of Malayan" and support people who fight for independence through democracy and non -common roads.However, we lack a memorial garden that commemorates our founding of the country and tells how Singapore has become today -in order to show the ideal, the motivation of the founding of the founding leaders, and the spirit of upholding the spirit of the founding leaders.The new horse division has been nearly 60 years, and World War II has ended for 80 years, so it is time to build a memorial garden.

Design Memorial Garden

I first proposed the idea of ​​building the founding of the founding of the founding of the country, in 2015, a few weeks after Mr. Li Guangyao's death.It was a period of injury of Chinese people, and Congress also discussed the best way to commemorate Mr. Li.I explained to the parliament that Mr. Li didn't want to have any monument to create him alone.He always knew that he had never been fighting alone, but a member of the multi -ethnic core team.Therefore, I suggest not to commemorate Mr. Li alone, but consider building a commemorative garden to commemorate those leaders of the founding of the country who have been fighting side by side, bringing us to the prosperous and prosperous founding leaders, and the ideal, values, hopes, and ambitions that they cherish.As I said at the time: "No matter what kind of commemorative garden we decide to build, it should not only be suitable for today's Singaporeans, but also for generations who have not been born. Memorial Garden should reflect and strengthen our national identity in Singapore., Explaining why Singapore deserves our efforts and struggle for it, and guides how we continue to build a harmonious and successful Singapore for the generations of generations.

From then on, we have deeply conceived the concept and design of the founding of the founding sages.I want to thank 200,000 Singaporeans to put forward their ideas and ideas.In particular, I would like to thank Mr. Li Ziyang, Chairman of the Gaoxian Memorial Park Committee of Jianguo, and Professor Chen Darong, co -chairman, and their dedication and hard work, and assumed the guidance and supervision tasks of this national project.I also want to thank the architects of the Memorial Garden, the Macauxi Architectural Urban Design Firm (Japan) and the local company K2LD Architects designed a solemn, low -key, and fully expressing Singapore's spiritual appearance.

Memorial Park will focus on the main leaders of the first 20 years of the founding of Singapore (1950 to the 1970s), including Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and his core teams, as well as other important leaders of public and private areas and the people.I am glad to know that the project team is planning to create a commemorative device that commemorates the founding of the country.Through the words and deeds of the founding generation, the Memorial Park will vividly show the reflection and advocacy of the founding sages of the founding of the country, and so far continue to guide and motivate our values ​​and ideals.These key intangible assets are the basis for our social atmosphere and national identity, and now they are still guiding and inspiring us.

Memorial Garden will be built in the Binhai East Garden, which is located on the reclamation land facing the coastal Bay.Soon after independence, the founding leader opened a long -term reclamation project to promote the long -term development of the city.As Mr. Li said a few months after independence: "More than 100 years ago, here was a muddy swamp. Today, this is a modern city. Ten years later, it will be a metropolis. Don't worry." From a deeper level, the sage to commemorate the sages of the founding of the country is its beautiful coastal bay, as well as the vibrant, 3.5 million Singaporean home outside the famous skyline, and the prosperous metropolis year after year.Essence

Last year, the Memorial Park project team held a pilot exhibition "Semangat Yang Baru" in the National Museum.Like many visitors, I feel that the exhibition is of great significance and touching.People who have watched the exhibition may still remember that after watching the exhibition, they will be invited to write their own reflection and expectations for Singapore.A visiting visitor wrote this: "May the younger generation understand and cherish the founding of the founding sages of the founding of the country and the people who have made prosperity, safety and beautiful homeland for all Singaporeans and the people who are home, and increase the incident on the basis of the sages."

I hope that the founding of the founding of the country to become a space for Singaporeans to reflect on the foundation of the founding of the country, so that we cherish the heritage left by the founding generation, and vowed to continue to create a harmonious and successful Singapore based on the basic values ​​and ideals of the founding of the country.

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