Approximately 25,000 individuals attended the National Day 2023 celebration in Ipoh. Many of them arrived at the Indera Mulia Stadium as early as 6am on Thursday, August 31st, to secure the best viewing spot for the parade.
The event was graced by Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah.
Other notable figures in attendance included Raja Permaisuri Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim; Raja Muda Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa; Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Iskandar Dzulkarnain Idris Shah; Raja Puan Besar Perak, Raja Nazhatul Shima Idris Shah; and Raja Puan Muda Perak, Tunku Soraya Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, state executive council members, and other representatives were also present.
The parade featured 91 contingents and nearly 5,000 participants from various uniformed units, government departments, schools, local government, and the private sector.
In addition to the parade, there was a joint choir performance by SMJK Sam Tet and SMJK Ave Maria Convent, as well as a musical showcase emphasizing unity and peace.
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