Merdeka Square

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Merdeka Square or Dataran Merdeka is one of the history place in Malaysia.

Merdeka Square is named after Malaysia's independence day commemoration is suitable for most destinations revealed the historical city of Kuala Lumpur.

This history moment is the place where the flag Union Jack was lowered on August 31, 1957 marked the end of colonial English here.

At the moment, the first Prime Minister of Malaysia Tunku Abdul Rahman led thousands of citizens with cries saint: "Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!" as a declaration of independence Malaysia.

Currently, 100 meters tall flag pole flag raised Malaysia to commemorate the historic day.

Dataran Merdeka field plays an important role as a police parade and site locations for various events and sports activities like cricket at one time. Beautifully landscaped land that also provides spectacular skyline of the city captured.

Selangor Club building located on the edge of Dataran Merdeka field. Building with Tudor-style architecture was built in 1890 and became the focus of elite citizens in Kuala Lumpur one time.

Across the field Dataran Merdeka is the Sultan Abdul Samad building. Building features Islamic architecture, was completed in 1897 and was used as an office several important administrative departments during the British colonial past.