He was happy to observe that even though the contests were in Mandarin, non-Chinese also participated.
“I saw Dayaks contesting too. To me, this is a platform to promote cultural co-operation and understanding among the various ethnic groups in the state. Thus, I appeal to Kapit Music Society to work with other organisations to organise more activities to promote co-operation and understanding.
“As your elected representative, I will try my best to support your activities. Tonight, I announce a contribution of RM10,000 for the Kapit Music Society to carry out its activities in the coming year,” he said.
He said to him, the 158 participants were all winners because they represented their respective divisions.
What was important, according to him, was to keep on practising and improve their command of Mandarin to enhance the quality of their singing.
“Keep on practising and come back next year for the competitions in Kota Samarahan in December,” he said.
Among the guests were Datin Tien Siew Ching, who represented Sarawak Singing Council president Datuk Wong King Hoong; Kapit Music Society chairperson Chua Bee Hun, and the competitions’ organising chairman Gabriel Cheng.
