A peacock dance wowing the crowd. — Photos: MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
SK Taman Megah continues to nurture unity by celebrating different fests
SCHOOLS foster more than academic excellence; they serve as melting pots for cultural understanding.
Recognising this, SK Taman Megah in Petaling Jaya has long championed diversity by celebrating a wide range of festivals.
The school hosted a vibrant Deepavali celebration recently which featured 90 pupils from different backgrounds.
An upbeat song and dance by a multiracial group of pupils.
Some parents and teachers also joined the pupils in the stage performances which showcased Indian culture.
Headmaster Zubir Yaacob said they were glad to do their part in fostering relationships among parents, pupils, teachers and the neighbouring community.
SK Taman Megah Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman Yuwaraj Kumar Balakrishnan said the school was keen to maintain its unique tradition of celebrating different cultural events.
(From left) Jamaliah, deputy headmistress Vanida B. Muniandy. Yuwaraj and Zubir lighting the oil lamp at the Deepavali festival.
“The performers were guided by teachers and parents.
“I am glad to see that hundreds of other pupils and parents as well as community members showed up to support the event.”
Bandar Utama assemblyman Jamaliah Jamaluddin, who was guest of honour, said such expressions of unity at the school level were much needed.
Pupils clad in traditional costumes taking part in a dance.
“I know this school also celebrates events such as the Mid-Autumn Festival.
“These pupils will grow up being well-versed in other cultures.
“They will then champion the rights of all in the country,” said Jamaliah.
Pupils having fun posing at the photo booth.
The event started with a colourful peacock dance followed by a lamp- lighting ceremony by Jamaliah.
Besides the energetic performances, food stalls were set up to sell Indian food such as idli and pani puri.
Door gifts comprising snacks like murukku were given to attendees.
