CONCERNING 600 individuals collected at Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) Selangor Culture Centre in Klang, Selangor, to commemorate tranquility and multiculturalism while appreciating different social efficiencies throughout the Interfaith Music and Dance Festival.
Deputy Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasami stated the celebration went beyond social obstacles to cultivate unity amongst individuals from various races, faiths and histories.
“Music and dance are universal languages that connect us all. These artistic expressions have the power to convey emotions, values and hopes,” she stated in her opening speech at the celebration, which was kept in combination with the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP).
She stated the celebration’s motif, “Cultivating a culture of peace”, symbolized cumulative desires to cultivate good understanding and regard in addition to advertise long-term tranquility within the modern culture.
United Malaysian Hindu Voice professional dancers at the Interfaith Music and Dance Festival.– Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
“Additionally, September is an important month as we celebrate Malaysia Day. It reminds us of the strength in our diversity,” she included.
The celebration included songs and dancing efficiencies from 6 organisations– the School of Arts and Islamic Entertainment, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, United Malaysian Hindu Voice, Malaysian Baha’ i Community, Youth Empowerment Support and SGM.
It was collectively arranged by the Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship (INSaF) of the Pure Life Society and SGM.
Each efficiency showed the worths of love, regard and calm conjunction in between individuals from various social histories, according to a media declaration by the occasion arranging board.
Saraswathy stated occasions such as this were an essential system to advertise interfaith discussions, teamwork and recognition.
“It’s not just about enjoying performances but also about enhancing the bonds among the people through mutual understanding.
“As Malaysians, we are fortunate to live in a society that embraces diversity as a strength. Our many cultures, traditions and faiths weave together a beautiful tapestry that reflects the soul of this nation,” she stated.
Saraswathy claims Malaysians are privileged to stay in culture that welcomes variety as a stamina.
She included that the celebration remained in line with the Madani Harmony Initiative targeted at boosting Malaysians’ understanding of the nation’s faiths, societies and custom-mades.
Also existing were SGM head of state Johnny Ng and Pure Life Society head of state Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Ng stated the celebration and various other comparable social tasks can strengthen relationships and bridge the distinctions in between individuals of various histories.
“Culture is a manifestation of human creativity and a medium that helps people appreciate the dignity of their lives.
“The music and dance performances today remind us to appreciate the beauty of life and cherish peace. It is also a great way to spread love,” he stated in his speech.
He likewise required the growing of tranquility in every day life by looking after others and building count on within the area with activities and instances.
Performers from the School of Arts and Islamic Entertainment vocal singing at the occasion.
Meanwhile, Ambiga stated absolutely nothing comes without effort, consisting of advertising tranquility.
“I take IDP as an opportunity to remind ourselves that we cannot take peace for granted.
“Many around the world are suffering and we must do our part to help them.
“Promoting peace is a noble mission and we must never give up,” she stated in her speech.
Ambiga stated individuals can begin by assisting their very own neighborhoods or area prior to at some point applying a larger influence in culture.
The celebration finished with the target market persuading to the songs of We Are The World, a track done in 1985 to increase funds for Africans dealing with scarcity.
