KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 – “Unique”, according to foreign students of all races and religions who live in harmony in Malaysia, when asked their views on the upcoming National Day celebration. Ayati Shadi, 14, from Iran who has lived in Malaysia since three years ago, said “welcoming atmosphere full of colorful and filled with patriotic songs” in celebration of the National Day is so admirable.
“It’s fun to see people come out to watch the parade. It is exceptional solidarity when people of various races, namely Malay, Indian and Chinese alike greet the National Day,” he said at the launch of National Day 2015 National Secondary School (SMK) Puteri Ampang on Saturday.
Form Two students said it is important to celebrate the National Day so that young people can learn about the country’s independence. However, they also appreciate what has been achieved by the country. Makhdoom Nimrah, 15, from Pakistan who has lived in this country for 12 years, said “welcome very festive and bright” and display solidarity with all those joyous flag waving.
“I want to continue living in Malaysia, I love all things memgenai this country – people are friendly and they trust each other; the National Day celebrations, it’s very exciting,” he added. Meanwhile, Kim Yeon Ji, 15, from Korea, who has been living in Malaysia for nine years, said the buildings in the city will be decorated with the flags of Malaysia at all times welcome.
“This creates a sense of patriotism which is especially among for the younger generation. We also were like welcomed the celebration by decorating the school with a flag. We really enjoyed myself, with singing the patriotic songs for bringing us a full ‘spirit’,” he said.
