Run for Peace Sparks Unity and Sustainability in Kuching
The Kuching Run for Peace, organised by SGM Sarawak, brought together some 2,200 participants at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on 7 September.
The five-kilometre run was graced and flagged off by Sarawak deputy premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government in Sarawak. Other guests included MBKS deputy mayor Dato Zaiedi Suhaili and Padawan Municipal Council chairperson Tan Kai.
At 6:40 a.m., after a symbolic lighting ceremony at the “peace sculpture” prepared by the organiser, the run was flagged off and cheers filled the air as runners took off.
Side activities such as an exhibition, face painting, learning to make ecobricks, and performances with music instruments crafted from recycled materials further enriched the event with messages of creativity and sustainability.
The Kuching Run for Peace concluded with joy and unity, standing not only as a sporting event but also a peace movement, inspiring participants to spread the values of peace, sustainability and unity in society.
Reported by Mandy Lam
Deputy Premier YB Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian (on stage, second from right) flagging off the Kuching Run for Peace with the air horn.A vibrant 24 Festive Drums performance energises the crowd.Participants from different countries and ethnicities joining Kuching Run for Peace, reflecting the spirit of peace, inclusivity and unity.Peace lovers playing music instruments made from recycled materials.
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First launched in 2005, Run for Peace (RFP) is a biennial, non-competitive event that has attracted over 400,000 participants nationwide over the past two decades. Carrying the slogan, “Peace Starts with Me! ACT NOW for SDGs!”, the event highlights the message of peace in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encourages Malaysians to take concrete action for a better future. Throughout September, more than 70,000 people are expected to join the run across 22 locations nationwide.
This year also commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, and Run for Peace seeks to advance the UN SDGs by fostering a culture of peace, treasuring life, embracing diversity and protecting the environment for future generations.
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