What the word 'Merdeka Day' means to me

As to what this words mean to me and I'm sure to all students as well, it means only one thing, more holidays. It also mean long and boring speeches by the principal which contents repeats the speeches from last year's and the years before. Sure, it is a day that we celebrate for achieving independence. However, the way our schools wants us to celebrate it is boring and really kills the mood. I like to spend the day with my friends, outside of school, speeches made by friends and not by principals that tries to be formal.