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Dataran Putrajaya set to dazzle with National Day parade, air show

KUALA LUMPUR: Dataran Putrajaya is ready to host thousands of participants, a showcase of national assets and vibrant performances for tomorrow's 69th National Day celebration.

Dataran Putrajaya set to dazzle with National Day parade, air show

KUALA LUMPUR - Tomorrow's 69th National Day celebration at Dataran Putrajaya will dazzle spectators with a grand parade, air show, and various themed performances. The event, themed "Malaysia Madani: Kesejahteraan Dinikmati," will see thousands of participants, including 10,819 parade members, 22 marching bands, and 11 float vehicles.

The event's opening performance, "Gema Inovasi Madani," will blend traditional percussion with modern innovation, showcasing different ethnic groups' percussion instruments while emphasizing unity and cultural heritage. The statehood segment will feature contingents representing the army, navy, and air force, alongside National Service Training Programme participants.

The sports and well-being segment will showcase Malaysian athletes, while the public well-being component will involve agencies like the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and Fire and Rescue Department. The parade will also include an air show, a human graphics performance by 1,500 students, and floats highlighting Malaysia's diverse tourism icons and cultural elements.

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