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SINGAPORE : June 30 is the day the Kallang National Stadium officially closes down.

But it's not going without a bang.

The closing day event will try to relive as many memories as possible.

If you grew up on Malaysia Cup football matches, you'll find the friendly match between Singapore and Malaysia particularly exciting, with Quah Kim Song and Fandi Ahmad back for a final game.

But it's not just the ball game that will tease your memory.

Patrick Lee, chairman of National Stadium Closure Committee, said: "One of the things that we're trying to recreate as well is the atmosphere during the Malaysia Cup days.

"Those who have been to the national stadium during the matches will remember the concession stall runners. These are the ones who will carry the little box with the 'kopi' and go 'Drinks! Kopi-o! Curry puff!' These are the things that we want to recreate for them."

Football fans can also look forward to an international friendly between Singapore and Australia.

Harry Kewell and Mark Viduka are just some of many notable names on the Australian team.

But the National Stadium was more than a place for football matches.

Organisers have put a performance by Kit Chan and a parade by local athletes on the line-up.

Topping everything off is an all night dance party with Zouk's DJs.

Tickets to these events are already on sale.

For those who want to take home a piece of the National Stadium, there's a special commemorative mug.

"The mug has several special features - it has a tea strainer with a cover, but what's important is the colour changing quality. On one side, you've got a sepia tone colour picture of the National Stadium in construction. On the other side, if you pour hot water into the mug, you'll see the brown wallpaper transforms into a colourful picture of the National Day Parade," said Juliana Lim, director of Public Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility, Singapore Pools.

20,000 of the commemorative mugs will be retailing at $12 each.

The Singapore Pools hopes to raise $150,000 for the President's Challenge.

Sale of the commemorative mugs will start on Thursday at all Singapore Pools outlets. - CNA /ls

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