Independence Parade on Merdeka Square

 Maleisië > Kuala Lumpur

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When the Malaysian flag was raised at Merdeka Square for the first time in 1957, Malaysia became officially independent from the British colonial forces. Massive crowds celebrated the event and a big parade marched by the government building (Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad). Since then, a parade has been held each year on August 31.