It was a fun-filled afternoon
of singing, dancing and feasting for ten organisations of underprivileged
children, handicapped and senior citizens at the residence of the OBJ in Jalan
Kota Taiping on 9 November 2013. Among the beneficiaries were Crystal
Children’s Welfare Home, St John’s Nursing Home, Sekolah Semangat Maju for the
mentally challenged, ESDA and children’s welfare homes from Ulu Sepetang and
Aulong.
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| Some underprivileged children |
An estimated crowd of 600
flocked to the event, occupying every nook and corner of the spacious grounds.
An initial shower of rain did not dampen their spirits and as the sun reemerged,
the guests were invited to tuck in from various counters of food lavishly laid
out. There were fried noodles and chicken, cakes and traditional delicacies,
hot tea and cold drinks.
Taiping Heritage Society
was among 20 NGO’s (Non government organisations) who contributed financial
assistance to Toh Muda Wan Isa and his wife Toh Puan Muda Norisha. Four hundred
goody bags were prepared for the participants, and as caregivers and invited
guests looked on, Toh Puan Muda Norisha and Datin Jennifer Ong handed out the
gift packets.
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| President and Vice President with the OBJ |
Then it was time for some
entertainment. A colourfully garbed clown was surrounded by children waiting
for toys and animals cleverly fashioned from twisting tube balloons. But loud
pulsating music drew the crowd to three young ladies performing an Indian
dance. Other singing and dance perfomances followed and each one was loudly
applauded and cheered on with piercing wolf whistles and cries of encouragement.
The loudest applause however, went to a group of young dancers doing the cha
cha and the final item was the ever popular Gangnam Style from New Club Taiping
and Vincent Children’s Home.
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| Clown entertaining the children |
It was all in all a very
successful event organized by the community for the community. As Toh Puan
Norisha put in, “The most important thing is that the children enjoyed
themselves.” And they certainly did!
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