Merdeka Day decorations

Merdeka Day in KL

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September 13th 2007
Walking to Merdeka Square to see the midnight celebrations reminded me of the Notting Hill Carnival. The streets were packed with people all heading the same direction. Excitement and celebration filled the air...people blew horns, bought coloured lights from street vendors, food stalls lined the streets, toilet queues were long(!) and the general atmosphere was fantastic. The entire city, li ... read more

Asia » Malaysia » Wilayah Persekutuan » Kuala Lumpur

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more