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PUTRAJAYA – Clear skies and bright smiles greeted participants and attendees of the 2023 National Day march-past and parade’s full rehearsal here today.
Adding excitement to their school holiday season, the presence of children at Dataran Putrajaya today added to the merriment, with people arriving as early as 6am to snag clear views.
Around 100,000 people are expected to attend the celebrations here on Thursday, which will kick off at 7.30am.
Themed Malaysia Madani: Determination in Unity, Fulfilling Hope, contingents will partake in the march-past and parade via 10 segments or themes, namely Statesmanship, Madani Malaysia Unity, Economy, Banking, Telecommunications, Creative Industry and Broadcasting, Community, National Sports, Wellbeing and National Security.
Other performances will include motorcycle acrobatics by the Army Red Warriors, precision skydiving by the Royal Malaysia Police VAT69 commandos, cosplay, animation mascots and a convoy of 30 vintage cars.
The Vibes’ photographers, SYADILA AMARI and SALWA FARHANA ISMAIL, were there to capture the fanfare at today’s full rehearsal. – The Vibes, August 29, 2023
