Merdeka 2023, Malaysia's National Independence Day | Putrajaya
Summary
TLDRThe video captures the vibrant celebrations of Malaysia's 66th Independence Day in Potter Dyer, 2023. With thousands in attendance, the atmosphere is electric, featuring a colorful parade, lively music, and enthusiastic crowds. The narrators, who traveled via MRT and shuttle buses, share their experience of the day, including the challenges of navigating the massive crowds and the heat. They also mention trying local spicy food and the importance of having travel insurance with Safety Wing. The video concludes with the parade's end, transforming the bustling streets into a quiet scene, reflecting on the day's memorable events.
Takeaways
- 🎉 Celebrations are taking place in Potter Dyer for Malaysia's Independence Day (Merdeka), marking 66 years of independence.
- 🚇 The atmosphere is exciting with thousands of people present, and the narrator arrived via MRT from KL, which was packed with people.
- 🚌 Shuttle buses were running, and large crowds gathered along the roads for the celebrations.
- 🎊 The narrator describes the colorful and lively parade, with Malaysian women helping direct the crowd.
- 🌞 The sun is out in full force, making it a hot day, but the crowds are still excited and energetic.
- 🍴 The narrator tries a spicy bun with anchovies, a famous local dish, and finds it delicious but very spicy.
- 🚁 Helicopters flying overhead add to the noisy and vibrant atmosphere, with kids blowing horns and the crowd clapping.
- 🌳 After some time in the crowd, the narrator takes a break by some bushes, reflecting on the overwhelming noise, heat, and the safety of having travel insurance.
- 👋 The narrator bumps into other travelers, Owen and Ashley, who are exploring Malaysia and share their positive experience with the event and the people.
- 🎆 The day concludes with the parade clearing out, the streets becoming empty, and the narrator feeling grateful for the memorable experience.
Q & A
What is the main event being celebrated in the video?
-The main event being celebrated is Merdeka, which is Malaysia's Independence Day.
How many years of Malaysia's independence are being celebrated in the video?
-The video celebrates 66 years of Malaysia being an independent country.
What mode of transportation did the vloggers use to get to the event?
-The vloggers used the MRT and shuttle buses to get to the event.
What is the atmosphere described by the vloggers at the celebration?
-The atmosphere is described as amazing, with a large crowd and a festive mood.
What food did the vloggers try during the celebration?
-The vloggers tried a spicy bun with anchovies, which they found to be very spicy and good.
What challenges did the vloggers face in terms of crowd management during the event?
-The vloggers faced a very large crowd, with thousands of people, making it difficult to move around and find a good viewing spot.
Why did the vloggers recommend getting to the event site early?
-The vloggers recommend getting to the event site early because they were told to be there by 7 A.M., and they met someone who had arrived as early as 2 A.M. to secure a good spot.
What kind of insurance did the vloggers mention having for their travels?
-The vloggers mentioned having travel insurance with SafetyWing and their Nomad package.
How did the vloggers feel about the service provided by SafetyWing?
-The vloggers had a positive experience with SafetyWing, praising their quick response and excellent service.
What did the vloggers do after the parade ended?
-After the parade ended, the vloggers went to get some juice, met new friends, and explored the streets of Potter Jam.
How did the crowd disperse after the parade?
-The crowd dispersed very quickly after the parade ended, leaving the streets almost like a ghost town.
Outlines
🎉 Malaysia's Independence Day Celebration
In 2023, thousands of people gathered in Potter Dyer to celebrate Merdeka, Malaysia's 66th year of independence. The streets are packed with excited crowds, and the narrator recounts their journey on the MRT and shuttle buses. The atmosphere is festive with music, cheers, and colorful sights. Despite the large crowds, they manage to move closer to the roadside, eager to see the parade up close. The energy is palpable as they navigate through the chaos of the celebrations, surrounded by excitement and lively activity.
🥖 Enjoying Local Delicacies Amidst the Festivities
The narrator describes a spicy bun with anchovies that they tried during the celebrations, remarking on its flavor and spiciness. They sit under the intense sun, sweating from the heat but enjoying the festive environment. A woman from Johor Bahru, who had arrived at 2 a.m. for the parade, shared her experiences. The parade has been ongoing for hours, and the crowd enjoys the helicopters flying overhead, adding to the excitement. Seeking a quieter space, they retreat to a more peaceful area, away from the noise and chaos, reflecting on the overwhelming atmosphere.
🛡️ Travel Insurance and Final Reflections on the Day
The narrator takes a moment to emphasize the importance of travel insurance, specifically recommending SafetyWing. Although they haven't needed to use it, they've had great experiences with the company so far. They share a referral link for those interested in checking out the insurance. As the day winds down, they enjoy a refreshing iced tea and reflect on meeting new friends, including fellow YouTubers, during the parade. The streets have emptied out quickly after the celebrations, leaving a sense of calm after a long and eventful day. The video ends with a happy message for Malaysia's Merdeka celebration.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Merdeka
💡KL (Kuala Lumpur)
💡Parade
💡Crowd
💡Shuttle Buses
💡Malaysian Women
💡Heat
💡SafetyWing
💡Spicy Bun with Anchovies
💡Helicopters
Highlights
Celebrations for Malaysia's 66th Independence Day are taking place in Potter Dyer with a massive turnout.
The atmosphere is described as amazing, with thousands of people attending the event.
Travel to the event was via the MRT from KL, indicating good transportation connectivity.
Shuttle buses were running to accommodate the large number of attendees.
The narrator expresses excitement for the day ahead, setting a positive tone for the event.
The event is described as colorful, indicating a festive and lively atmosphere.
The crowd is so large that it's challenging to move through, showcasing the event's popularity.
Local Malaysian women are helping to manage the crowd, showing community involvement.
The narrator mentions being close to the road, suggesting a prime viewing spot for the parade.
Applause and music are heard in the background, indicating a lively and engaging event.
The narrator tries a spicy bun with anchovies, a local delicacy, adding a cultural element to the event.
The sun is intense, and the narrator seeks shade, highlighting the tropical climate.
A woman from Johor Bahru traveled five hours to attend, showing the event's nationwide appeal.
The parade has been ongoing for two hours, indicating a long and elaborate celebration.
Helicopters are mentioned, adding a dynamic element to the parade.
The narrator discusses the importance of travel insurance with Safety Wing, providing a practical tip for viewers.
The crowd begins to disperse quickly after the parade, showing the event's organized nature.
The narrator meets other content creators, adding a social aspect to the event.
The streets are described as a 'ghost town' after the parade, emphasizing the rapid change in atmosphere.
The narrator reflects on the enjoyable day and thanks viewers for watching, concluding the event on a positive note.
Transcripts
today we are in Potter Dyer where the
celebrations are taking place today in
2023 there are people everywhere there
are thousands if not hundreds of
thousands of people expected to come
today the atmosphere is amazing we got
the MRT done from KL and there were so
many people there were shuttle buses
running and I just can't wait for the
day ahead we are celebrating murdaka
which is Malaysia's independence day and
today I Mark 66 years of Malaysia being
an independent country
[Music]
yeah so we have done pretty well we are
very close to the roadside now
[Music]
[Applause]
don't know what we're waiting for it may
as well join in
very colorful
okay we'll try squeeze through and see
where we can get to yeah this is nuts
and so many people
[Music]
we're making progress we have a few
Malaysian women at the front telling
everyone to step at the time
we're making good progress yeah we are
I'm gonna say over that way somewhere
let's go
that's what we need to be we need to be
up there Nikki loud
[Applause]
Daddy
[Applause]
[Music]
this is crazy we've got so close to the
road we're like the front like the brick
kind of things happening but it is
[Applause]
do you understand
[Applause]
[Music]
um
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
but they're not doing a good job
[Applause]
[Applause]
what is going on
[Applause]
yeah
[Music]
over here
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[Applause]
[Music]
she's so friendly
it's like a spicy bun with anchovies
like spicy Anchovies and it's really
good but my God it is spicy
come on look it's got like stuff in the
inside
this is one of the famous ingredients
yeah what's it called what's the name of
it
I like it I like it we'll have to get
them again
[Applause]
[Music]
come back
[Applause]
thank you
[Applause]
[Music]
the sun is out in full force now and
we're sitting directly underneath it
there is no anywhere and we are
both just came in we're still at I
[Music]
though
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[Applause]
[Music]
[Applause]
and this atmosphere is just unbelievable
that is not so the lady that was beside
us the game was the the bun thing when
we were watching the parade was telling
us she was here from two a.m in the
middle of the night she came from Johor
beru which is like a five hour drive
away and they slap on like the papa and
she said like the whole race was covered
in people's sleeping just everywhere we
were told to be here on the latest 7 A.M
this morning and it was around whenever
we arrived we probably should have been
here a wee bit earlier but we still got
a good seat
[Applause]
the parade has been going on for about
two hours night it is not easy it just
keeps on coming but I do think that it's
this part of it's gonna be common Turner
and soon enough
is it a bird
no
no
yeah
[Applause]
I can hear them
to let you down
nobody helicopters so many I think
they're a little behind schedule
what's right the noise of helicopters
and kids blowing their horns it is a
very noisy atmosphere right now okay so
thankfully we have found a nicely quiet
area over by some bushes here where we
can sit down and just breathe for a
while with such big crowds the loud
noises coming from all the speakers the
people are clapping on the heat man it's
just so much to be honestly and whenever
you're in such big crowds you just don't
know what could happen or go wrong you
can get injured you could fall over
anything could happen and it's a Time
suggest that I'm so thankful that we
have proper travel insurance our
insurance is with safety wing and we
have their Nomad package and it has been
great thankfully we haven't had to
actually use it yet so far but we have
been in contact with safety Wing a few
times their response is so quick and
honestly I can't fault them they have
been amazing with everything we have
needed to go back and forward with them
and I couldn't recommend them enough
well I actually leave our link for our
safety link down in the description
below if you want to check it out for
yourself it's safetywing.com Ambassador
referral slash Owen and Ashley and you
never know safety link might be the
right insurance company for you as well
but for now we're just gonna sit here
very for a little bit longer and then
get stuck back into the chaos
say that are starting to clear right now
I think that might be the Korean Uber
but you never knew if you're always
something next
[Music]
oh
wow
that's crazy it was like they were
landing on fireworks
[Applause]
[Music]
hey
[Applause]
[Music]
bought some juice
hello
[Music]
[Applause]
[Applause]
we need a good refresh and drink after
that honestly the Heat's starting to
really get lost here
[Music]
a nice iced tea just what I needed
very good very much so needed as well
which is really really good because I
didn't want to see any rain today but
just means we need to have lots of
refreshing drinks so we may have just
got slightly distracted for this past
couple of hours we bumped into a few new
friends we bumped into silky we're on
the road you might know them they have a
YouTube channel as well and are
currently here exploring in Malaysia to
Absolute Legends and we've just been
kind of walking around Potter Jam for
this past couple of hours just on the
streets having chats and it's just been
a great evening because it's been
fantastic the streets have just cleared
out come on everybody's just
disappearing as soon as the parade kind
of finished we went and got our juice
and then we started just bread and eat
and then all of a sudden there was
nobody about yeah we're picking up
rubbish and it was like a ghost town it
all kind of ended very very quickly but
we have had a wicked time today we
really really hope that you have enjoyed
watching this video we hope that you've
had a blast today too if you
we hope you enjoyed the parades and the
show it was absolutely incredible and we
got so lucky setting with the people
that we were they were so okay
absolutely yeah but for now that is US
finished and finally happy madaka
Malaysia
[Music]
thank you
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