MERDEKA Day Parade 2022!

It’s Merdeka Day!

Hari Kebangsaan, also known as Merdeka Day, marked Malaysia’s independence on 31 August 1957. Each year, people from all walks of life gathered at Dataran Merdeka to celebrate this important day together.

After the quiet years during the pandemic, we felt more excited than ever to join the celebration—especially with this year’s theme, “Keluarga Malaysia Teguh Bersama” (Malaysian Family: Stronger Together).

An Early Start

We woke up before sunrise and left our condo at 7:00am, walking along Jalan TAR toward Dataran Merdeka.

But as soon as we arrived, we realised just how big the turnout was. The area was already packed with thousands of people. Later, we learned that some had arrived as early as 4:30am just to secure a good spot.

Finding Our Place

With Dataran Merdeka full, we doubled back and continued along Jalan TAR. After a bit of searching, we managed to find a spot along Jalan Raja Chulan, near a bridge.

There, we waited for about one and a half hours, surrounded by excited crowds, all ready for the parade to begin.

The Parade Begins

At 9:00am, the parade finally started.

The atmosphere was lively, loud, and full of pride. People cheered, waved flags, and soaked in the moment together. The parade lasted around an hour and a half, and it was filled with colour, music, and energy.

Sometimes, words do not fully capture the feeling—this was one of those times.

A Small Note About Filming

Halfway through the parade, we switched from the DJI Pocket 2 to the Lumix GH5. Since it was our first time using that setup outdoors, we later realised the audio turned out a little harsh.

We did our best to fix it, but we weren’t able to improve it much. We sincerely apologise for that and hope it doesn’t affect your enjoyment too much.

A Gentle Reminder

Before we end, just a small reminder:

• Masks may be optional outdoors
• But they are still required indoors

A Day to Remember

It was a long morning, but a meaningful one. Standing among thousands of fellow Malaysians, celebrating together again after difficult years, reminded us of how important unity and shared moments are.

Selamat Hari Merdeka! 🇲🇾

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📍 Location:
Dataran Merdeka - https://g.page/dataran-merdeka-kuala-lumpur?share
Jambatan Jalan Raja Laut - https://goo.gl/maps/jSmxppXizFFB8L4y5