Thursday, September 14, 2006

Merdeka Night in Kuala Lumpur

This is my first time ever to go out and do the Merdeka countdown on the eve of merdeka day (31 August every year). My friends (well, it's abang ibrahim's family, him, his wife kak zu and daughter hakimah) and I chose the nearest but less crowded spot nonetheless, to see those fireworks display right after the midnight countdown.

It was awesome really to be amongst thousands other city dwellers to watch this historical event. After all, it's our 49th independence year celebration. Although that might not be exactly the honourable way of remembering our forefathers' struggle to free Malaysia from its colonial, British, i did feel patriotic and proud to be Malaysian. I reckon it is what and how we feel that matters the most.

I let those pictures do the talking....



Lovely fireball up in the KL sky Posted by Picasa


An evening to remember: counting down towards merdeka moments near Petronas Twintower aka KLCC. And what a great view these fireworks!! Posted by Picasa





simply breathtaking! Posted by Picasa



wohooo!!! Posted by Picasa




what a waste of money, but heck, this is a great firework display! Posted by Picasa



history has been made Posted by Picasa

7 comments:

The Pisces Man said...

Lucky you.. I was planning to view the fireworks with wife from our balcony.. But fell asleep like 'tidur mati' and both missed it :) Anyway, sure 'sesak nafas' kan with all the crowds, smoke, smell etc etc...

ManaL said...

Abdun, as i mentioned before, I got the less crowded spot, so i was in a safer distance away from those horrid smokes, smell etc...

Maybe tidur mati would be your safest option considering your pregnant wife condition.

Kak Teh said...

manal, I wish i can go back for the 50th merdeka celebration. And i do so much want to be a part of it. Insyaallah.

ManaL said...

Yeah kak teh, please do that. And maybe the whole family if u and abg H could afford it.

U know what, next year is the centennial anniversary of my old college. That would be a great opportunity if i cud make it to the graduation by next May, inshallah.

rad said...

Salam Ramadhan al Mubarak.
I saw the firework @UXM (convo's)from far - lagi lawa wei...sayang tak ramai yg tengok.
The one for Merdeka - cannot see anything, just boom-boom sound!

Hazyr said...

hi manal,

Have a good ramadhan ok. Take care.

ManaL said...

rad,

U mustve picked the not so good spot near klcc. All in all, u still had a good time watching firework at UKM's konvo.

Ryzah,
Likewise beb...