Indepence & Malaysian Days

          Hello and Assalamualaikum to everyone! For this week we got a new title that is Indepence & Malaysian Days! Hari Merdeka, Malaysia's Indepence Day, is celebrated every year on August 31. It's definitely a festive time to be in Kuala Lumpur, or traveling anywhere in Malaysia!

          Malaysia gained independence from Britain in 1957; Malaysia celebrate the historic event as a national holiday with fireworks, exatement, and flag-waiving cheer. Although Kuala Lumpur is the holiday's epicenter, expect smaller Hari Merdeka Celebrations all over the country to include parades, fireworks, sporting events, and store sales.

          After that, in agreement with the concept of 1 Malaysia designed by the Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak, Merdeka celebrations is matched to a different theme every year. These theme have a customised slogan and a special song slogan that is oriented toward unity as Malaysia has a large mix of Malay, India, and Chinese cultures with different ideologies and religions.

          The most anticipated event of Merdeka Day Parade is the vibrant performances of young dancers dressed in kaleidoscopic costumes, jewellery and make-up. The programme also includes many drill displays and instrumental performances of the Malaysian ethnic percussion band and the civil and military marching squads.

        Similar parades are held in different states of Malaysia. Throughout August, Malaysians display their patriotism towards the country by raising the Malaysian flag wherever possible—along the streets, homes, schools, office premises and also vehicles. It is a common sight to see cars decked up with unique designs, stickers and cut outs of the Jalur Gemilang, as they blast patriotic songs and drive down the streets.

      Cities and towns around Malaysia are decorated with fairy lights and make a very pretty picture. Several exhibitions and competitions are also staged in Kuala Lumpur. Being a multi-cultural society, Malaysian government works on strongly emphasising ethnic harmony and Independence Day celebrations serve to remind the citizens of this goal and helps to promote national unity and goodwill.

       Independence Day in Malaysia is very exciting and very festive!!! Thank you for reading our blog and be kind on your own place. Love your country as much as you can on this earth.