Japan schools to receive 600 paintings of Penang pupils and vice-versa

Colours of unity: (From right) Yeoh, Taniguchi and Fumiko with local pupils admiring the paintings drawn by Japanese students during the 51st Japanese Students’ Art Exchange programme at the state Education Department office in Bukit Jambul, Penang.

SIX HUNDRED hand-drawn paintings by Malaysian students will be sent to Japan to be showcased at the schools there under the 51st Japanese Students Art Exchange Programme.

The drawings depicting the local culture and scenes of Malaysia were prepared by students from five secondary and 25 primary schools throughout Penang.