Members of Che Ai Khor and trainees from the Kiwanis CareHeart Centre pictured together after their heartwarming concert at Sutera Mall.
A musical concert jointly organised by Persatuan Meninggikan Akhlak Che Ai Khor, Kulai, and the Kiwanis CareHeart Centre, Johor Baru, drew several hundred spectators at Sutera Mall on the afternoon of Oct 19.
Che Ai Khor president Datuk Tan Ek Seng said in his speech that the organisation has long been committed to charitable and community-focused initiatives. He added that it was especially meaningful to collaborate with young adults with special needs from the CareHeart Centre for this performance.
He expressed hope that the concert would encourage greater acceptance and understanding of individuals with special needs, while fostering a more compassionate society. Tan also encouraged other organisations to continue supporting such efforts.
Kiwanis CareHeart Centre is a vocational training centre for young adults with special needs. During the event, its trainees showcased their talents through singing and musical performances featuring the guzheng, ukulele and angklung. They also performed a lion dance and the 24 Festive Drums.
CareHeart Association chairman Dr Lim Lock Hwa thanked Che Ai Khor for providing the trainees with a platform to share their abilities and express themselves through music. He said the event also served to strengthen public appreciation and understanding of persons with special needs, helping to bridge social gaps.
Handmade arts and crafts created by the trainees were also available for sale at the venue.
The concert concluded to warm applause and encouraging support from the audience.
