Merdeka Celebration for 2011 is full of patriotism among Malaysian at Dataran Merdeka with thousands of Malaysians and tourists turned up as early as 7am to join in the 54th Merdeka and 48th Malaysia Day celebrations. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and wife Puan Sri Noorainee Abdul Rahman attended the celebrations.
Tens of thousands thronged Dataran Merdeka.
A total of 10,073 people consisting of government workers, schoolchildren, armed forces, non-governmental organisations, uniformed bodies and bands took part in the parade. The parade was a sight to behold as drumline troupes made their way, playing loud music, while groups from several organisations performed various dances. There was also a parade with antique cars carrying public figures, including badminton champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei. The highlight was the performance by the armed forces with fighter jets and helicopters flying past. Families, teenagers and foreigners were seen waving the Jalur Gemilang.
Here are some of the Merdeka celebration pictures 2011:
Participants from Sabah parade their traditional costumes at the Malaysia Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka.
Participants of the Malaysia Day parade doing a formation at Dataran Merdeka.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak reaching out to shake hands with participants at the Malaysia Day parade at Dataran Merdeka.
For Malaysia Day logo and Malaysia Flag, you can go to Malaysia Merdeka 2011.
