KUCHING: More than 500 guests were mesmerised by the great talent of Penan students from Teachers Education Institute (IPG) Batu Lintang Campus singing Despacito song in Penan Language at Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce (TAZA) Auditorium here, last Wednesday night.
“The IPG Campus Batu Lintang takes this opportunity by giving a new impact in the art of culture by bringing music innovation into each individual,” said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
“The Penan community was once known only as a community living in their own group and living far in the woods but today we see for ourselves how the Penan students are very talented and change their old identity.
“I believe these are Penan youths who will be the best examples of their community,” said Uggah in speech text which was read by State Science and Research Advisor Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu Numpang at the ‘Music Innovation Arts and Cultural Night’ here.
Uggah added that the organisers managed to produce significant innovations and had a great impact in the field of music performances on organisational development and advancement especially in the construction of teachers’ personality characteristics with variety of abilities.
“We have a very high quality of art and culture. “This is a very valuable asset that our ancestors have left behind for generations to inherit,” he said.
Obviously, the organising of cultural arts night with the insertation of musical innovation is a big success as it is able to instil the spirit of love for art and culture among the prospective students who will become important architects of nation-building.
“As a student of higher education like at IPG Campus Batu Lintang, you all have a big influence on the community and also the students later. “Education through art and culture can shape the identity and character of educators who are not only teaching in classroom but also being able to perform various activities outside the classroom.
“Through this involvement and organisation, students can build and shape management of culture and build cooperation with one another and create tolerance and respect for each other,” he added. Also present were Tan Sri Empiang Jabu and Director of IPG Campus Batu Lintang, Jamiran Salam.
