Story by Chan Lilian
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PENANG is set to sizzle as the inaugural Penang Salsa Fiesta 2015 is going to mesmerise audiences with the fast paced, Latin American dance moves.
Mark your calendar for the World Dance Day happening on April 29.
Raja Syarafina Raja Shuib, deputy chairperson of Penang Salsa Fiesta 2015 committee, invites members of the public to the Festive Square, Gurney Paragon Mall on May 2 from 6pm to 8pm to witness and experience an evening of salsa dancing.
“The audience will be treated to open air dance performances that are hoped to nurture new and future generations of Malaysians, especially Penangites, to have interest in performing arts and courage in expressing themselves through dance.
“For the older generation, this is equally an opportunity to dust off your dancing heels and return to yesteryear groove,” Raja Syarafina told members of the media on April 4 at press conference in Gurney Paragon.
Also present were Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and exco member Law Heng Kiang. “Penang is passionate about its belief in freedom and diversity. Both are the strength and launching pad that will inspire creativity, innovation and economic progress for every human being to realise to his fullest potential and live with dignity. Freedom and diversity are fundamental aspects and is what make Penang great!” Lim said in his speech.
In 2017, Penang will be hosting the International Ballroom Dancing championship and this Salsa Fiesta will be the teaser for greater things to come.
Penang Salsa Fiesta 2015, to be held from May 1-3, is a project organised by the Penang Latin Dancers Association to promote the satet as the first Malaysian platform of choice for local and international dancers belonging to the Latin dance genre.
The fiesta will include dance workshops for all levels of dancers, performances and demonstrations by international and local dancers as well as social dancing.
Detailed information on the fiesta, including purchase of entry passes, is available at www.penangsalsa.com.
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