THE Penang Youth Development Corporation (PYDC) is organising an online concert called ‘Youth with Rhythm: Raya Edition’ as a platform for the youth to showcase their artistic talent.
State Youth and Sports Committee chairman Soon Lip Chee said the programme would also feature ‘Omara’, a renowned local boria group who would be putting up an act as well as musical performances in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivity.
“The state is committed to ensuring that the youth are given the opportunity to realise their desires and passions, especially in the field of arts and culture.
“This is in tandem with the state government’s Penang2030 vision of ‘A Family-Focused Green and Smart State that Inspires the Nation’.
“As it (Penang2030 vision) also focuses on various aspects of physical and social development in which young musicians and singers are among its core elements.
“Besides that, it is important for us to continue our cultural heritage like boria as a legacy as well as expose it to the younger generation because this is the identity and pride of Penang,” Soon said during a press conference in Komtar today.
The ‘Youth with Rhythm: Raya Edition’ concert will be showcased live via PYDC’s Facebook page on May 16 at 10.30am.
Meanwhile, PYDC general manager Gwee Sai Ling said those who are interested to participate can visit PYDC’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pydc.my) and scan the QR code found on the poster of the programme.
“After scanning the QR code, they will need to fill in the Google Form.
“Apart from that, the participants as well as the viewers of the programme will get the chance to join the lucky draw session to win food or cash vouchers.
“This platform is not limited to musical performances only, but open to all kinds of performances and talent shows. Participants are required to send in their demo to PYDC beforehand,” Gwee added.
For further inquiries, please contact PYDC communications executive Ryan Brendon Joseph at 016-4281040 or email at [email protected]
Story & Pix by Tanushalini Moroter