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Ribbon cutting during the opening ceremony on stage. (From left) Celebrity Host Phng Li Kim, Yang Berhormat Lee Chin Chen, Pastor Kok Yek Yee, Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong and DJ Wayne Thong.
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Kechara, a
non-governmental organization (NGO), hosted a fun-filled Halloween Charity
Night for 360 guests at the serene Kechara Forest Retreat in Bentong, Pahang,
comprising special guests, less fortunate children and their respective
guardians from underprivileged communities.
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(Second row, third) from left Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong and Yang Berhormat Lee Chin Chen, posing with those who attended.
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The
carnival-style event was held to present the underprivileged an opportunity to
experience a different environment through a contemporary celebration, which
included fun games and activities, and partial of the collection was to be
contributed to SRJK (C) Khai Mun Pagi.
Officiated by
guests of honor, Pahang State Legislative Assemblyman for Ketari district,
Bentong, Yang Berhormat Mr. Lee Chin Chen, the Council Member of Bentong
Municipal Council, Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong, Kechara House Vice President
Pastor, Kok Yek Yee, TV host from The Paranormal Zone, Phng Li Kim and DJ Wayne
Thong from 98.8 FM, the event saw the presence of children and their guardians
from Pusat Harapan Kampung Perting for the Mentally and Physically Disabled
Children, Pertubuhan Ibu Tunggak Semarak Kasih Selangor, SMK Katholik, SJK (C)
Khai Mun Pagi, and the Orang Asli Sungai Lebak and Kampung Chamang communities,
all of whom were fully sponsored at RM60 per person.
Among the
exhilarating activities carried out were numerous funfair-themed games such as
the ring toss, football, Frisbee, golf and the main attraction of the day,
which were the bouncy castles, gained the most attention.
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Children from the Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement enjoyed the inflatable funfair games despite the rain.
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Children dressed up for the costume competition as they showcased their creativity.
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The eerie,
exciting Halloween theme echoed throughout the event as a full-blown, spooky
haunted house was set up along with horror movie screenings, fortune telling
and a Halloween costume competition which showcased the creativity of the
children and participants through the creation of their Halloween costumes.
According to
Madam Wong, a teacher from SMK Katholik, the students have never experienced
Halloween celebrations on this scale.
“We would like
to sincerely thank Kechara and the sponsors for giving the children such a
wonderful experience. The event was very well organized and we can see that a
lot of effort had been put into it, which shows that the Kecharians are
positive and sincere people. It is very liberating to see a religion that is
open to various forms of celebration,” said Madam Wong.
Additionally, Chang
Mun Cong and Leong Cheng An from SJK(C) Khai Mun Pagi also shared about their
experience at the Halloween Charity Night.
“The food was
really good! We had so much fun and would love to come again next year to play
at the bouncy castles if it will be held again,” said Chan and Leong.
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Children from Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement having a great time during the event.
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The organizers
from Kechara humbly extended their gratitude to Sambill Park Sdn Bhd, Daya
Rekabina Sdn Bhd, Kechara Oasis, WEG Industries, Suntory Beverage & Food
Sdn Bhd, Super Asia Enterprise Sdn Bhd and Vista Riveria (VR) Sdn Bhd, for
making the event a success and bringing happiness to the children’s lives.
