WORLD SAREE DAY MALAYSIA (WSDM) CHARITY HI-TEA WITH THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (PSDM)
PSDM models with (back row: from left to right)
President of Majlis Paralimpik, Dato Seri Megat, Norhana A Bakar, Pesident of PDSM and director of WSDM, Bkay Nair
The event was graced by the H.E. of the High Commissioner of India, Mr. Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy. Orphanages and children’s homes from Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Istimewa Lagenda and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Lindungan Ikhlas also attended the event in the spirit of learning about the cultural heritage of Saree.
(Front row: from left to right) the H.E. of the High Commissioner of India, Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy and director of WSDM, Bkay Nair with (back row) models from PSDM and VVIP during the launch of World Saree Day
PSDM is a non-profit organisation, established in 2001, has a charitable volunteer that takes care of the development and fights for the rights of individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) for the whole of Malaysia through the perspective of health, welfare, education, vocational career training, and employment.
The H.E. of the High Commissioner of India, Bommireddy Narasimha Reddy
World Saree Day Malaysia gave proceeds as a donation to PSDM to help obtain additional equipment, vocational career training expenses, and tools in order to help the members of the association to become independent and successful entrepreneurs in the near future.
In this modern era, specifically, the Indian culture of Saree among Malaysians is increasingly being forgotten and is often modernised. As Malaysia is a multicultural country with many different ethnic groups and cultures that have existed for many centuries, WSDM aims to bring a social impact to the community by giving exposure through the awareness of this event in hopes to encourage the young generations to continue to love and appreciate the art and culture of various races in Malaysia.
Introductory presentation on saree from Bharat Club
Over 60 Sarees of various materials, textiles, and draping styles were showcased in a fashion show with the participation of 10 experienced models from PDSM, this has indirectly given the opportunity for people with Down syndrome to enhance their self-development. A unique traditional Khatak dance performed by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Indian Cultural Centre (NSCBICC) was also presented where the dancers narrate stories through their eyes and expressions.
Besides that, there are many different types of Sarees with a variety of materials, designs, and draping styles, which are worn to suit different occasions across India. Bharat club Kuala Lumpur showcased 30 different Saree materials and draping styles from 30 states (south to north India) as a way to educate people on the uniqueness and interesting facts about Sarees.
“We choose to educate about the cultural heritage of Saree because there are many interesting facts to it, one of which being there are different varieties of Sarees, materials, and textiles across India, and there are various ways of draping the saree. It has been recorded that there are a total of 108 ways of wearing a Saree which makes it unique.” said Bkay Nair, Director of World Saree Day.
Director of World Saree Day Malaysia, Bkay Nair
Bkay Nair is also the Director of Bkay Nair Resources (BNR), a training provider and event company that has personally trained many in becoming successful entrepreneurs, well-equipped in communication and career development
A philanthropist at heart, she has involved herself in many events and programme doing social service for women and children in need through Soroptimist International Ampang and World Hijab Day International which is what inspired Bkay to initiate this current charity event.
World Saree Day Malaysia (WSDM) strives to preserve the diverse cultures of the many races in Malaysia, as well as to encourage people of the public to wear their respective traditional clothes to forge unity among the various races while cultivating the spirit of love and respect specifically for the Indian culture of Saree among the current generation so that it is not forgotten.
A lucky draw was included in the event, offering many attractive prizes including exclusive Sarees, accessories, gold coins, and a trip to Langkawi.
About Bkay Nair Resources (BNR)
Bkay Nair Resources (BNR) Was established in 2011 by Ms Bkay Nair, is a company that does trainings on soft skills, technical skills, IT related trainings, entrepreneurship skills, branding, team building and event management. BNR has organised and co-organised various events in the past such as “Miss Saree Malaysia 2019”, “Miss Saree Malaysia 2021”, “Women of Essence Leadership Series 2019 - 2021”, and Entrepreneurship Branding Camp 2020 and etc.
Ms Bkay Nair is a graduate of Law from the National University of Malaysia, LLB(HONS) founded Bkay Nair Resources. She was actively involved in the local entertainment scene and also appeared in the movie Ratu and Banglo99. She is a Beauty Queen and an outstanding and exemplary entrepreneur who was awarded as one of the World Successful Women 2017 by The Phoenix Awards.
About The Down Syndrome Association of Malaysia (PSDM)
PSDM was established on 11th May 2001, is a National Voluntary Organisation (NVO) which looks after the well-being of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families throughout Malaysia from the perspectives of welfare, health, education & training, vocational/work skills and employment as well as living independently (with assistance) in communities. Also, as a NVO, PSDM is non-profit making and all contribution of funds are used for the benefit of our children with Down Syndrome.
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