-- Dato Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, President of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association also known as Persatuan Persahabatan Malaysia-China (PPMC), officially launched the cultural exchange event ‘SUARA SEMUA CARNIVAL 2024’ in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. The event, held at Limkokwing University, Cyberjaya, was hosted by JCI Malaysia and powered by Kunkwan International Mandarin Learning Centre. Its main objective was to enhance development and integration between the people of both countries while introducing Malaysian and China culture and language. The event was attended by approximately 1200 audience members who added vibrancy to the carnival.
According to his speech, Suara Semua Carnival 2024 exemplifies the power of music and cultural exchange in fostering unity and mutual understanding. By celebrating the rich traditions of Malaysia and China, this event not only honors five decades of diplomatic ties but also sets a foundation for the next 50 years of collaboration, friendship, and innovation. He encourages all participants and attendees to carry forward the spirit of this carnival by embracing diversity, fostering cross-cultural relationships, and exploring the boundless potential of music and language. Together, let us continue building bridges of understanding and enriching the cultural tapestry that binds our two nations. May this carnival be remembered as a milestone in celebrating our shared heritage and as a beacon for future endeavors.
Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai expressed his excitement at seeing the presence of various ethnic groups and young generations at the event. He praised the 50th anniversary celebration of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, emphasizing that it not only involves government and business collaborations but also encompasses people-to-people connections. He also shared his enthusiasm for enjoying song performances in both Malay and Mandarin. He hoped that the friendship between the two countries would continue to strengthen in the future.
According to Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong, this event highlights the importance of fostering cultural understanding through songs and languages. He emphasized the close ties between Malaysia and China over the past 50 years as a foundation for mutual stability and progress. He also commended the efforts of the organizers and participants, urging Malaysians to appreciate cultural diversity and enhance global competitiveness through language learning. With this spirit of unity, he is confident that Malaysia will continue to grow and forge close relationships with all nations.
In Tuan Khairy Jamaluddin’s speech, he shared his experience of learning Mandarin at the age of 48, emphasizing that learning is a lifelong process and challenging himself to master the Mandarin language. He also reminded everyone of the importance of appreciating Malaysia's diversity, which is a valuable asset. He stressed that this diversity should be celebrated, with examples such as Malays singing Chinese songs, Chinese singing Malay songs, and Indians singing Malay songs. His speech concluded with congratulations to the event organizers, Mr Kent Ng and JCI Group.
According to Mr. Kent Ng, founder of KunKwan and The KOL Academy, the Suara Semua Carnival was held to celebrate the diversity of everyone's voices, aligning with KunKwan's values of fostering mutual understanding through language and culture. The collaboration with JCI Malaysia was due to the organization’s active role in empowering youth to bring about positive changes, in line with the close Malaysia-China ties as key trading partners. Singing competitions were chosen because songs are the best medium for learning languages and cultures. He expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event and hoped everyone would enjoy the performances.
The main goal of the establishment of Kunkwan is to improve language ability for all Malaysians who do not use Mandarin as their mother tongue. This initiative allows Malaysians to improve their competitiveness by learning Mandarin, as well as eradicating poverty regardless of race and religion.
As the highlight of the Suara Semua Carnival 2024, KunKwan organized a uniquely themed singing competition. In this event, Malaysian participants performed songs in Mandarin, while China participants sang in Malay. This culturally enriching competition was judged by a panel that included Diana Danielle, Mr. Kent Ng Kun Kwan, Meer Nash, Tyka Zatyka, and AJ.
In the Malaysian contestant group, the champion was awarded to Sharmeen who is a degree student from Penang; the 1st runner-up was Charlie Khoo and the 2nd runner-up went to Dini Batrisyia. In the China contestant group, the champion was Liu Li Jiao who is a China student studying in Malaysia from Shaanxi, China; the 1st runner-up was Luna and the 2nd runner-up was Melody. Additionally, the singing competition awarded three consolation prizes, one "Popularity Award," one "Outstanding Performance Award," and one "Best Costume Award." All the winners of "Suara Semua Carnival 2024" collectively earned a total cash prize worth RM 17,576.
In addition, the "Suara Semua Carnival 2024" event also hosted a coloring competition on the same day. This competition attracted 26 children aged between 6 and 12 years. The theme of the competition was to color the official Kunkwan mascots: Kunkun, symbolizing Malaysia as a tiger, and Kwankwan, symbolizing China as a panda.
The competition awarded a total prize of RM1050 to the top three winners. Additionally, adorable Kwankwan mascot toys were presented to the top three winners and 10 participants who received consolation prizes. This event not only provided an opportunity for children to showcase their artistic talents but also fostered cultural understanding between the two nations through the symbolism of the mascots.
On the event day, performances were also held by Diana Danielle, Tyka Zatyka, Meer Nash, Yumi Wong, and the SMK Kepong choir. Additionally, numerous lucky draw prizes were distributed, with the top three lucky draw winners receiving prizes such as the brand-new Vivo X200 5G (32GB [16+16] + 512GB), a 32" SKYWORTH TV, Vivo Watch, Vivo Earphones, Elba Hair Dryer, Electrolux Heater, Panasonic Iron, Water Dispenser, Car Lubricants, and various travel and dining vouchers.
In summary, they emphasized the importance of learning an additional language and highlighted that KunKwan International Mandarin Centre is always welcoming all Malaysians who wish to learn Mandarin to join their learning journey.
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