Spooky Fun for The Underprivileged! YAS!
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.
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.
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.
(Second row, third) from left Yang Berusaha Lim Sang Hong and Yang Berhormat Lee Chin Chen, posing with those who attended.
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.
Children from the Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement enjoyed the inflatable funfair games despite the rain.
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.
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.
Children dressed up for the costume competition as they showcased their creativity.
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.
Children from Orang Asli Sungai Lebak settlement having a great time during the event.
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.
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.
Who be this people tho?
Kechara is a progressive
non-profit organization that seeks to create a conscious community that comes
together in service of others. Kechara Forest Retreat is a 35-acre retreat
centre located in Bentong, Pahang which hosts a variety of educational
programmes for the young and old designed to give back to society through
instilling universal positive values such as generosity, patience, tolerance,
mindfulness and compassion.
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