CONCERNING 600 people collected at Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) Selangor Culture Centre in Klang, Selangor, to commemorate tranquility and multiculturalism whereas appreciating completely different social efficiencies all through the Interfaith Music and Dance Festival.
Deputy Unity Minister Saraswathy Kandasami said the celebration went past social obstacles to domesticate unity amongst people from numerous 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 said in her opening speech on the celebration, which was stored together with the United Nations International Day of Peace (IDP).
She said the celebration’s motif, “Cultivating a culture of peace”, symbolized cumulative wishes to domesticate good understanding and regard along with promote long-term tranquility inside the fashionable tradition.
United Malaysian Hindu Voice skilled dancers on 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 organized by the Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship (INSaF) of the Pure Life Society and SGM.
Each effectivity confirmed the worths of affection, regard and calm conjunction in between people from numerous social histories, in accordance with a media declaration by the event arranging board.
Saraswathy said events akin to this had been a vital system to promote interfaith discussions, teamwork and recognition.
“It’s not nearly having fun with performances but additionally about enhancing the bonds among the many folks by 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 said.
Saraswathy claims Malaysians are privileged to remain in tradition that welcomes selection as a stamina.
She included that the celebration remained consistent with the Madani Harmony Initiative focused at boosting Malaysians’ understanding of the nation’s faiths, societies and custom-mades.
Also present had been SGM head of state Johnny Ng and Pure Life Society head of state Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Ng said the celebration and numerous different comparable social duties can strengthen relationships and bridge the distinctions in between people of assorted histories.
“Culture is a manifestation of human creativity and a medium that helps folks admire 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 said in his speech.
He likewise required the rising of tranquility in every single day life by taking care of others and constructing depend on inside the space with actions and cases.
Performers from the School of Arts and Islamic Entertainment vocal singing on the event.
Meanwhile, Ambiga said completely nothing comes with out effort, consisting of promoting tranquility.
“I take IDP as a possibility to remind ourselves that we can’t take peace with no consideration.
“Many all over the world are struggling and we should do our half to assist them.
“Promoting peace is a noble mission and we must never give up,” she said in her speech.
Ambiga said people can start by helping their very personal neighborhoods or space previous to sooner or later making use of a bigger affect in tradition.
The celebration completed with the goal market persuading to the songs of We Are The World, a monitor finished in 1985 to extend funds for Africans coping with shortage.
