Firefighters attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of Malaysians thronged to the city of Putrajaya to celebrate the 66th anniversary of Independence Day with parades, fireworks and gatherings under the theme of unifying ties between diverse groups.
On Aug. 31, 1957, the then Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule.
Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
People attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Soldiers attend a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Actors perform during a celebration of the 66th anniversary of Malaysia's independence in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 31, 2023. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)■
