PUTRAJAYA: Fans, especially children, of popular animated characters Upin and Ipin, Papa Zola, Mechamato, Didi, BoBoiBoy and Ejen Ali will be delighted to watch them make an appearance during the 2024 National Day celebrations at Dataran Putrajaya today.

National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Creative and Technical principal assistant director Kamaruza'ain A Kadir pointed out that operating a mascot required patience and resilience as performers needed to perform wearing heavy suits, especially during major events such as the National Day parade.