Dignitaries invited to Melaka Heritage Parade on Aug 14, says mayor

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MELAKA: Mexican and Chile Ambassadors are among those invited to witness the Melaka Heritage Parade at Bandar Hilir here.

Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) mayor Datuk Zainal Abu (pic) said the event will be held on Aug 14.

He said the event will showcase the colour and uniqueness of eight ethnic communities in the state," he said on Friday (Aug 12).

Zainal said the Poland Embassy has also confirmed sending a representative to the event as well as the ambassador from Timor Leste.

He said Kuantan mayor is among the dignitaries that will be attending the event.

Zainal said the event will be launched by Melaka Yang-di Pertua Tun Dr Mohd Ali Rustam.

"The event is in conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka celebration," he added.