Letter To The Editor - Festival Get-Together

Dear Editor,

I read with sadness that Tiara will not be holding any more festive get-togethers for residents. I wonder why residents here are not interested in getting to know one another, gain more friends, have a good time, enjoy a spirit of camaraderie, etc.

More so when I read an article in the papers recently about the residents of Desa Tanjung Apartment in Puchong who were able to organise a Malam Muhibbah to celebrate the different races living in the condo and have a good and fun time.

Not only did the residents there respect the sensitivities of the various races, they even managed a cross-cultural performance in which the various cultural dances were performed by the children. A Chinese girl in baju kurung did a Malay dance, whilst a Chinese boy dressed in kingly garb did an Indian dance, and Malay and Indian children performed the Chinese fan dance. The talented Chinese MC spoke in English, Chinese, Malay and a smattering of Tamil.

The food served was halal, and no beef was served either.

Congratulations to Desa Tanjung Apartment for such a wonderful gathering. You have set a wonderful example to all Malaysians what it is like to live in racial harmony.

Now, if only we in Tiara, such a wonderful place to live in, can attempt something like that! For starters, maybe bring back the festive get-togethers?

All For Get-Togethers