PERWAKILAN Islamabad under the leadership of To’ Puan Amelia Amani Abdullah, Chairperson of PERWAKILAN successfully hosted an exclusive coffee morning get-togther celebrating Malaysian Culture on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. The event started off with a welcome remarks by H.E. Ambassador Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, followed by the presentation of appreciation certificates to the cultural performers from Kencana Pawana, University Malaysia Pahang(UMP), Al-Sultan Abdullah, Malaysia; Chef Pathma of Islamabad Serena Hotel and Madam Sofia.
The main purpose of the event was to strengthen the bond of friendship and socio-cultural understanding with the diplomatic ladies circle, Pakistani and Malaysian ladies residing in Pakistan. Apart from that, it was also a culmination of the High Commission’s Malaysia 67th National Day Celebration and Malaysia Food Festival Week.
Guests were treated to a delightful brunch of Malaysian style fried noodles, spring rolls, dessert (kuihbakar) and variety of pastries and seasonal fruits.
While enjoying the delicious spread, multi mediashow on PERWAKILAN’ activities and Malaysia was presented on the big screen. This was followed by a series of cultural performances, featuring traditional dances by Kencana Pawana, UMP. To their delight, the guests were visibly impressed with the different traditional Malaysia’s costumes presented by PERWAKILAN ladies and family during a fashion show.
Towards the end of the event, guests were invited to join in the dance. ‘joget’ one of Malaysia’s renowned traditional dances. All present joined in and had a great time. It was really a memorable morning as aptly cited by H.E. Ambassador Dato’ in his remarks to knowMalaysia is to love Malaysia. Kudos and Congratulations to all the PERWAKILAN members for their commitment in making this event a success.
Editor: Kamran Raja