Sunday, August 17, 2014

Malaysian flag raising (Merdeka 2014)


The Malaysian American community celebrates Merdeka 2014  (57th Malaysian Independence Day) at the Daley Plaza with raising the Malaysian flag alongside the US Flag. Both 
US and Malaysian National Anthem will be played when the flag is raised.
Noon time audience will enjoy this exceptional moment where the City of Chicago declares a day of Malaysian Independence Day and the sharing of Malaysian culture in the program.

Time: 12 pm - 1pm (Gather at 11:30pm)
Location: Daley Plaza,  50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 603-3054

Do drop by and be part of this annual historic moment of the Malaysian Flag flying with the US Flag in the City of Chicago.


Sunday, August 10, 2014

Malaysia Flag Raising at Daley Plaza (Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 11:30am)

In conjunction with Malaysia’s 57th Independence Day Celebration which fall on 31st August, Malaysian Club of Chicago will host a "Flag Raising Ceremony" .

Every year, Malaysians in Chicago will gather at Daley Plaza for “Flag Raising Ceremony”, a symbolic and patriotic event where Malaysian are given the opportunity to raise the Malaysian flag there. Since the location is among the tourist attractions in Chicago, people who are happened to be at the venue would get the opportunities to witness the ceremony and understand about Malaysia from the explanation given by Malaysian who are present and from the brochures provided at the available booths.

Come and join Education Malaysia Chicago to witness the great event.

Merdeka Celebration - Aug 30, 2014


Merdeka Day's Picnic @ Preserve Forest Busse Woods, Schaumburg, IL - August 30, 2014

Let's have a GREAT SUMMER PARTY!

MCC is organizing Malaysia Merdeka Day's (Malaysia Independence Day) Picnic event in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.

Local Malaysian delicacies will be served to satisfy your craving and feel like home so do not miss this chance.
Besides food, we also will have some games, activities and competitions for kids and adults. Absolutely a fun family event! Please come and join us on August 30, 2014 (Saturday).


12:30 p.m. Guests arrival and check-in
1.00 p.m.  Lunch
2.00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Games, activities and competitions 


Fee: $10 per person age 12 or over ($11.34 w/ service fee)
        Free entrance for kids from age 0 ~11

To RSVP and make online payment, click http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/819386 Please remember to bring your confirmation with you during check-in.
Online ticket will end by Wednesday Aug 27, 2014 @11:59pm. However you still can purchase your ticket onsite at $20 per person age 12 or over.

Location: our picnic is at Busse Woods again but in a different grove. Make sure you look for Grove 29. It is located at the junction of I-90 and I-290 in Schaumburg. Exit I-290 and go straight until you reach Golf Road. At the traffic light turn right going east. Then take the FIRST RIGHT entrance into Busse Woods. The Merdeka Day's Picnic is at Grove Shelter 29. (attached Map)

Please bring lawn chairs and blankets.


Please call Sue at 847-226-4361 or email: malaysianclubchicago@gmail.com if you have any questions. See you there, rain or shine.


Sincerely,
Malaysian Club of Chicago (MCC)