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In August, Singapore welcomed the National Day month with the red background of the national flag flying. Every detail of this flag, which embodies the national spirit of 50 years, has a hidden meaning: red symbolizes the ideal of equality, white represents the pure original intention, and the five stars hold up the eternal pursuit of unity, democracy, peace, progress and justice. The Vanda Joaquim Medal, which complements the national flag, is like the national flower watered by the tropical sun, blooming with the brilliant light of the Singaporean spirit. The design of this national highest honor medal named after the national flower is deeply rooted in cultural genes. The five-star base made of pure silver corresponds to the stars of the national flag, symbolizing that the winners protect the core values of the country with outstanding achievements; the Vanda Joaquim Orchid blooming in the center is presented with enamel craftsmanship, and each petal solidifies the tenacity of the winners to break through difficulties. Just as this orchid can bloom in a barren environment, the medal winners use wisdom and perseverance to cultivate miracle fertile soil in scientific research, education, public services and other fields. This year's award-winning anti-epidemic medical team and young scientific and technological innovators are like a contemporary interpretation of the meaning of the medal. They are like orchids rooted in the cracks of rocks, bursting with vitality in adversity; they are also like the brightest stars in the night sky, lighting the way forward for society with their professionalism. When the national flag is raised over Marina Bay, the gold thread on the medal ribbon shines with the starlight, reminding every Singaporean that excellence is not a gift, but a spiritual character of sustainable growth. In this sincere land, every ordinary soul can shine with extraordinary brilliance through persistence.

八月的新加坡，在國旗飄揚的赤紅底色中迎來國慶月。這面凝聚五十年國家精神的旗幟，每一個細節都暗含深意：紅色象徵平等理想，白色代表純淨初心，五顆星辰托起團結、民主、和平、進步與正義的永恆追求。而與國旗交相輝映的卓錦萬代蘭勳章，恰似熱帶陽光澆灌出的國花，綻放著新加坡精神的璀璨光芒。這枚以國花命名的國家最高榮譽勳章，設計深植文化基因。純銀打造的五星基底對應國旗星辰，象徵得獎者以卓越成就守護國家核心價值；中央綻放的卓錦萬代蘭以琺瑯工藝呈現，每一片花瓣都凝固著獲獎者突破困境的堅韌。正如這種蘭花能在貧瘠環境中盛放，勳章得主們用智慧與毅力在科研、教育、公共服務等領域開墾出奇蹟沃土。今年獲獎的抗疫醫療團隊與青年科技創新者，恰似勳章寓意的當代詮釋。他們如同紮根岩縫的蘭花，在逆境中迸發生命力；又如夜空中最亮的星辰，以專業精神照亮社會前路。當國旗在濱海灣升起，勳章瑤帶上的金線與星芒輝映，提醒著每個新加坡人：卓越並非天賦，而是永續生長的精神品格。在這片赤誠土地上，每個平凡靈魂都能在堅持中綻放非凡光芒。

八月的新加坡，在国旗飘扬的赤红底色中迎来国庆月。这面凝聚五十年国家精神的旗帜，每一处细节都暗含深意：红色象征平等理想，白色代表纯净初心，五颗星辰托起团结、民主、和平、进步与正义的永恒追求。而与国旗交相辉映的卓锦万代兰勋章，恰似热带阳光浇灌出的国花，绽放着新加坡精神的璀璨光芒。

这枚以国花命名的国家最高荣誉勋章，其设计深植文化基因。纯银打造的五星基底对应国旗星辰，象征获奖者以卓越成就守护国家核心价值；中央绽放的卓锦万代兰以珐琅工艺呈现，每一片花瓣都凝固着获奖者突破困境的坚韧。正如这种兰花能在贫瘠环境中盛放，勋章得主们用智慧与毅力在科研、教育、公共服务等领域开垦出奇迹沃土。

今年获奖的抗疫医疗团队与青年科技创新者，恰似勋章寓意的当代诠释。他们如同扎根岩缝的兰花，在逆境中迸发生命力；又如夜空中最亮的星辰，以专业精神照亮社会前路。当国旗在滨海湾升起，勋章绶带上的金线与星芒辉映，提醒着每个新加坡人：卓越并非天赋，而是永续生长的精神品格。在这片赤诚土地上，每个平凡灵魂都能在坚持中绽放非凡光芒。