INDEPENDENCE & MALAYSIAN DAY

    Assalamuaikum. Today, Hazwani and I would like to share about Indepence & Malaysian day. Hari Merdeka also know as Hari kebangsaan (National day). Malaysia Independence Day, is celebrated every year on August 31. Malaysia gained independence from Britain in 1957. Malaysians celebrate the historic event as a national holiday with fireworks, excitement and flag-waiving cheer. The official declaration was read at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur before dignitaries that included the King and Queen of Thailand. More than 20, 000 people gathered to celebrate the sovereignty of their new country.

     On August 30, 1957, the night before the declaration, a crowd gathered at Merdeka Square. A large field in Kuala Lumpur, to witness the birth of an independent nation. The lights were turned off for two minutes of darkness, then at midnight, the British Union Jack was lowered and Malaysia's new flag was raised in its place.

     National Day or National Independence Day logo image 2017 in Malaysia. "Sehati Sejiwa" was chosen once again to be the main theme of Malaysia's Independence Day on August 31, 2017 for 3 consecutive years. The theme "Sehati Sejiwa" reflects the spirit of unity, understanding, companionship and humanity of all Malaysians. Here are the slogans and are included in the logo of the 2017 national day. We hope Malaysia will continue to prosper, live harmoniously and always be united. "Sehati Sejiwa" means symbolizes unity between Sabah, Sarawak and Semenangjung. The same spirit also brings mutual help to each other if a state is in disrepair.

Logo of Sehati Sejiwa

     Next, Kuala Lumpur, August 22 - Dataran Merdeka, the main location for the annual National Day parade has been given a makeover for this year's celebration. The place has been given a makeover to given visitors the feeling of like they were at the Merdeka Stadium on August 31, 1957. According to Kuala Lumpur City Hall executive director Datuk Mohd Najib Mohd, the design of the grandstand would depict part of the Merdela Stadium. Malaysia comes together on Merdeka Day to celebrate the many ethnic groups that call the country home. 

The Celebration Independence & Malaysian Day 2017