The Petaling Jaya City Council had successfully organised an International Folklore Festival in conjunction with their City Day celebration from 20th to 22nd June 2014.
I congratulate the City Council for a successful festival bringing cultural troupes from 14 countries plus many local troops from across the country.
Pre opening events were organised throughout the city at shopping malls with pocket performances. These pocket shows culminated with a grand opening which included street performances officiated by no less than the Mentri Besar himself.
What is significant for me about these performances is that culture unites us from across the world. We may have different instruments, colours, movements and language but we unite in rhythm and energy. We unite in a common language of music and a common story of love and unity.
Even within Malaysia, each state showcases their own unique cultural performances. Each tells a story of its own history but all reminds us the common uniting theme of respect, love and unity.
Yes it was a great week for me. I took the effort to interact with the performers from all over. I enjoyed the performances even more because I learnt the significance of the music, the movements and the story they were telling.
Well done Petaling Jaya!
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