8th National Day Ground-Up Party (2026)
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The National Day Ground-Up Party (NDGUP) is an annual celebration, now back for the 8th year! Come make friends IRL, and discover cool new interests and communities ❤️
Programme Highlights
🕦 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration + Bring Your Own Takeaway Lunch
Settle in and get to know fellow participants over lunch, with fun ice-breakers
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Opening Brief & Activity Host Pitches
Hear what's coming up, including pitches for Unconference Activities!
🕑 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Unconference Activities in half hour blocks + Booths
🕑 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Brief!
Unconference
Embracing the ground-up spirit, our Unconference is participant-driven – YOU shape the experience. Host or join an Activity. From board games to book raves; from creative jams to conversations on what matters to you.
Just head to the Activity Board to claim a timeslot and space!
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Ideas to get started:
• Local music appreciation
• Art jam
• Board games
• Book/poem sharing
• Teach-ins and mini-workshops
• Conversations about Singapore, community, and more
Between 1:30PM - 2:00PM, folks hosting an Activity may do a one-minute sharing about it! Your sharing should include:
Your name and organisation (if any)
Activity name and short description about it
The start and end time
Location: Which Activity Zone it’s at (choose a Zone on the event day itself)
[If any] Maximum number of participants
The energy and social level of the activity
For example: “Hi my name is Louis. I’m hosting a game of Saboteur at Zone D from 2:00PM - 2:30PM. We can have up to 7 participants! It’s suitable for complete beginners and will be moderately social.”
Ground-Up Booths
Explore a vibrant showcase of causes, communities, and creative ideas built from the ground up.
Each booth is a space to:
🔸 Discover meaningful initiatives
🔸 Participate in interactive activities
🔸 Connect with new people & communities
📢 No commercial sales or donations – just good vibes and shared inspiration!
Trinket Exchange
We’ll have a trinket exchange corner! Bring something that you don’t want but that other people might find useful, and be prepared to write a short note about how you got the item, and why you’re letting it go.
Housekeeping
⏱️ Arrive from 12:00PM onwards for registration (please be on time!)
📣 Opening Brief starts at 1:00 PM sharp – to ensure everyone’s on the same page
💧 Stay hydrated – bring a water bottle, and a tumbler/mug for coffee/tea (while stocks last)
🍪 Light snacks provided – please bring your own lunch
❤️ Wear red and/or white for National Day vibes!
🎟️Register now to claim your spot and receive event updates!
🛑 Participation Guidelines
Let’s co-create a space that’s fun, respectful, and inclusive:
✅ Whoever comes is the right people
✅ Whatever happens is the only thing that could have
✅ Whenever it starts is the right time
✅ When it’s over, it’s over
✅ Use the “Law of Two Feet”: you’re free to move between activities – your experience is your responsibility
✨ Be respectful of others and their ideas
✨ When participating in an activity, listen actively and participate, without monopolising the conversation
✨ Keep an open mind, especially toward differing views
🚫 This is not a platform for seeking singles/dating – let’s keep it grounded and respectful
🚫 Do not incite racial or religious sensitivities, promote violence, or advocate for a political party or view
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