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 Culture
Culture is the vibrant expression of human life itself. For this reason, although we enjoy various ethnic, linguistic, religious and traditional characteristics, culture has the power to transcend all these differences and strike a common chord in the hearts of people of diverse backgrounds.
SGM promotes cultural exchange and seeks to advance the search for common values, such as compassion, forbearance and co-existence. Based on this premise, direct interactions with people from different cultures enable us to strengthen our sense of common humanity through various dialogue and exchanges like the Buddhist-Muslim dialogue, participation in interfaith activities and cultural exchanges among Asian youths.
We believe that cultural exchange, which enables human beings to cultivate their creative potential, also bridges the gaps between people’s hearts and links them together.
Art and music, products of human culture, embodied a language understood by all people. Visual and performing artistic creations engender a sense of unity and oneness among people, thereby leading to the building of trust. Through the common language of art and music, we can see that people everywhere are basically the same, with the same hopes and desires, worries and dreams.
Based on that conviction SGM had participated and organised various art and cultural activities. We have performed in international and national level events like the opening ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games; Colours of Malaysia (Citrawarna) and National Day celebrations. We have also organised SGM cultural festivals in various communities (Goodwill Cultural Nights / Malam Mesra or Malam Muhibah Kebudayaan) throughout Malaysia to promote goodwill and harmony within society. SGM has also hosted a variety of exhibitions, cultural performances, film festivals and art lectures.
In recognition of SGM’s involvement in various cultural and art activities, the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism Malaysia presented SGM with the Arts Supporter Award at the National Arts Award on February 27, 2004. The National Arts Award, introduced in 1993, recognises outstanding contribution to the development of arts and culture by individuals and organisations. SGM was the recipient for the non-governmental organisation category.
Soka Gakkai's Affiliates Websites
 The Min-On Concert Association (Min-On)
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
Articles on Culture
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