Assalamualaikum and greetings to my fellow readers. For our latest blog we will be discussing about our independence day from the eyes of our parents. From my mother's opinion, Merdeka means there will be a hot sales at the supermarket and she will buy almost all the promotional stuff even there still plenty in the house. For your information that was a joke. Don't take seriously okay..!
Back to the topic, Merdeka means when a country gained independence from a colonial domination where the country lead by the local residence. This independence day is a treasure moment for the people of Malaysia because there had been many sacrifices has been made in order to defend our rights.
Thanks to our first Prime Minister that would be Tunku Abdul Rahman. He strive to get the independence from the general of British by doing a deal without having any bloodshed. That was pretty brilliance idea. Tunku Abdul Rahman couldn't manage to gained independence without the helping hand from the president of Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Cheng Lock and the fifth president of the Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V.T Sambanthan. They were considered superheroes of our great nation due to heroic leadership and smart decisions.
Special Moment For The Malaysia
On the night of 30 August 1957, many gathered at the front Club Selangor Field,Kuala Lumpur to witnessed the declaration of the Malaysia Independence Day. When the clock shows at midnight sharp,the Union Jack flag was lower down at the field by UMNO officials.Then they raised the flag of the Federation of Malaya to replace the British flag.
31 August 1957, the proclamation of independence was carried out with great fanfare at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Every seat was filled by those are willing to come this far to watch the proclamation. Duke of Wellington that represent Queen Elizabeth ready to handover the power. Tunku Abdul Rahman, head of the Government of the Alliance come forward to read the declaration of independence in loudly voice. Once completed, Tunku was chanting commercials seven times..!!! The spectators responded by shouting INDEPENDENCE. The voice of Tunku Abdul Rahman gives all the spectators courage to defend our rights and burn spirit of love inside themselves.
The Festivals
Every year on this date, there are going to be a Merdeka Celebration. Many people will gathered at Dataran Merdeka to feel the spirit of Merdeka and make the environment happening. There would a show and parade will be performed infront of the visitor such as flypast, Civil-Millitary march past, floats and mounted columns. Various government not being left behind also participate in the parade.
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