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Freedom of Entry Ceremony 2008
Date : 26 April 2008
Venue : Anjung Senja to Waterfront, Padang Merdeka to Old Sabah Port
Time: 0900am - 1800pm
The “Freedom of Entry Ceremony” is an old Naval Tradition that began during the medieval times, where the City or town council confers the right of the “Navy” to march with “Swords drawn, drums beating, band playing, colours flying and bayonets fixed”. The right to march through is usually conferred with a “Scroll” by the Lord Mayor. The ‘Scroll’ will then allow the Navy to exercise its newly conferred right to march through the city. The Colours are of great significance to each and every sailor, representing the central rallying point in battle in the event that they are separated from their colleagues during the melee.
This tradition signifies the true bonds of friendship, and often the expectation that the Navy whom the honour was bestowed upon would assist in the defence of the City. The Navy is then bound to protect the city from any invasion or attack………
Programme Highlights:
- “FREEDOM OF ENTRY” March
Time: 10.00 - 11.30 am
Venue: Hotel Promenade Boulevard - NAVY SHIP open for viewing
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00pm
Venue: Sabah Port Authority (shuttle busses will transport visitors from Port Gate to Ship) - Mini Regatta
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Sea front of Hotel Promenade - Boat Ride on CB90s
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00pm
Venue: From Jetty behind Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel - SUNSET CEREMONY
Time: 6.45pm
Venue: Stage opposite Hotel Promenade
Other Activities:
Time: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Venue: Anjung Senja
- Navy Diver Demonstration and Exhibition
- Face Painting
- Super Lynx and Fennec Helicopters aerial displays
- Exhibition and Demonstrations by TLDM, PASKAL, PSTL Hidrografi Nasional, PDRM, National Maritime Agency,
- Concert
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