I have attended Paint the world international concert in Malaysia on the 10th of February 2020 with other two education advocate Shazia Ramzan and Ijlal Haider. Lika Torikashvili and Aziza Aznizan who are the founders of Paint the World global have both invited me and my friend Shazia to take part in their concert. Paint the World International concert was different than any other concert. I met a lot of Malaysian students especially from TCS College (Technology College Sarawak), who were amazing and very bright students. I was very impressed by their work and energy they have put on this concert and made it the best for everyone. The concert took place in Kuching which is located on an island called Borneo and it is the capital of Sarawak, an East Malaysian state. Everyone was welcomed to join this concert- the main purpose of this international concert was to unite youths regardless of ethnicity, nationality, social-economic standings and religions. Not only that, but 100+ children from the autistic centres, orphanages, deaf society and cancer society were also the VIPs of the concert whereby they were given the front row in the concert and the concert was given to them by the youth. This is to make them feel special and part of the society, since they have been neglected for so long. Paint the World Concert simply aims to put a smile on their faces and inspire them to be who they want to be, regardless of their ability and how they were born. The youth organized this concert for them to remind themselves as well as the world that we are all the same.
During this concert, international youth flew in from every part of the world to participate and help organize. Some of them included Marti and Nico, twins from Spain, Luka Scepanovic from Serbia and many others. There were also many locals such as Clarissa, Jane, Nazreen – who took care of us whilst we were there and showing us Malaysian hospitality while organizing the concert. We also visited children in orphanages centre and had done some activities with them. For me, It was the first time felt different. I felt peace and happiness inside myself by bringing a smile on their faces. I have met a lot of different people around the world and spent time with them but those who are lonely, seek for love, care and happiness. Giving them a tiny amount of time can still make a difference for them and make their day. It is not important to help these people only financially, but giving them some of your precious time, playing games with them- can also be one of the ways to help these people.
We have met with the minister for tourism, Art, Culture and Sports Sarawak, Datuk Abd Karim Rahman and his family. I am very thankful to him and all the people who helped us and allowed us to meet different people. I have learned a lot from the Malaysian students and the community people. For me, this is the best way to learn about each other culture and tradition and give opportunities to those who can share their experience with others in their community.