Peace Inspired Kelantan Cultural Discussion Meeting Illuminates Faith and Connects Generations

On 19 December 2025, SGM Kelantan’s Chapter 2 held a peace-inspired cultural discussion meeting in Kuala Krai, attracting over 70 members and guests. The event centred on studying the Gosho, combining youth experiences, junior division performances and diverse traditional cultural experiences. It allowed different generations to deepen their understanding of life philosophy through dialogue and practise cultural heritage in a way that resonates with daily life.

Youth representative Chan Kang Neng shared his journey of pursuing dreams and practising faith. He spoke candidly about how challenges helped him achieve personal growth and an elevated state of life, leading to a profound personal realisation of the Buddhist principle “earthly desires are enlightenment.” Following this, junior division members from Tanah Merah, aged between four and 10, performed a dance titled “Children’s Sky.” Their innocence and vitality radiated hope, symbolising the continuity of both faith and culture.

Various stalls were set up, featuring activities such as making tangyuan (glutinous rice balls in sweet soup), blow-painting plum blossoms, calligraphy, Chinese chess, hopscotch, five stones, Chinese paper-cutting, congkak and Chinese knotting. Parents and children participated together, experiencing the charm of multicultural fusion.

Yuk Chai National Chinese School Alumni Association chairperson Wan Siew Leng spoke highly of the event. She noted that traditional games evoke childhood memories and encourage children to move away from being “glued to electronic devices,” highlighting that parental involvement is crucial. High school division member Loh Tian Hong also expressed his joy, sharing that he had experienced many new traditional games for the first time and hoped for similar events in the future.

Reported by Chong Tze Chen, photographed by Chin Keng Seng