Growing up in Malaysia, we’re all familiar with the word Merdeka. So what does Merdeka means? And what significant does Merdeka have over our life? Merdeka means being independence, a battle cry for those demanding independence from the colonial administrations.
So what does one do on the eve and merdeka day? One of my earliest memories of merdeka is seeing huge displays of national flags flying across shop houses and homes. I remember lining in middle of street in the middle of the night with parent watching convoy parades of decorated theme car with display of fireworks heading towards KL dataran square. There’s the early morning trip down to KL watching the marching of peoples wearing colourful uniforms.
As I grow older merdeka seems to be an overtime work getting tripple pays, night out with friends partying in clubs, a getaway holiday from home and work. This past few year… lepaking in mamak stalls ; this year.. hanging out in cybercafes playing games and countless short session of mamak….aihz.. how dull~ -.-!
Happy Merdeka Day Malaysia! May I find better thing to do next year….
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