On the 23rd Fabruary 2009, Brunei Darussalam celebrate its Silver Jubilee National Day with a theme of "Kedewasaan Bernegara". It was held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium. People arrived around the National Stadium as early as 5am in order to avoide the traffic jam, were some of the roads around the stadium area were being closed in order for the participants to gather around before marching into the stadium.