Activities on Independent Day (Malaysia)

Independence Day in Malaysian (Activities)
Basically, the event planner provide an activities for the public community to attract them to joining the independence day. This is the time when all the public community form different races and religious to be united. Besides that, Royal Family members including the King of Malaysia, Prime Minister, cabinet members and other government officials coming together to participate in this colourful fascinating parade. The activities that has been provided such as military helicopters are seen carrying the Malaysian national and military flags as well as all the 13 state and Federal Territories flags. An addition, the colourful performances of dancers and marching squads by the police and armed forces. The dancers will be dressed in their ethnic costumes accompanied by their ethnic percussion bands. There will also be floats beautifully decorated according to the particular Merdeka Day theme and functions of the organisations. The floats and marching squads will pass by the stage at Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) and pay respect to the dignitaries who will be seated there. Besides the national Merdeka Parade in Kuala Lumpur, other states will hold their own gatherings and events as well.
Independence Day in Indonesia (Activities)
Fighter jets from the Indonesian Air Force will zoom through the sky over the palace before the flag reaches full mast. After the flag raising, people usually gather for a little friendly neighborhood competition. The challenges include sack races and a kerupuk or cracker eating contest, where participants race to eat a giant cracker hanging from a string with their hands tied behind their back. This competition most toughest and entertaining. Thus, whoever gets to the top first gets dibs on prizes that range from t-shirts to bicycles. Besides that, historical films often make a comeback during Independence Day as a way of revving up national pride and patriotism. Despite of competition, public community encourage to participated in collection campaign to buying local products or even donning a traditional batik patterned shirt. Basically, people will perform communal work known as gotong-royong, which often involves gathering to clean up their neighborhood together. This activities are popular during independence day, however, they would be best to practice for the whole year.