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and Punjabi there's also a lot of Saya Berbanga /Dengan
focus on other Indian languages. Diaspora India /The Malaysia //
Friends, One society plays Mereka Mambawa /India
a major role in strengthening dan Malaysia /Semakin Rapa //
the historical and cultural ties “I am proud of the Indian
between India and Malaysia. Its diaspora in Malaysia; they are
name is 'Malaysia India Heritage bringing India and Malaysia
Society'. In addition to various even close.”
programs, this organization also My best wishes to our Indian
organizes a heritage walk. This diaspora in Malaysia.
program covers the cultural sites My dear countrymen,
that connect the two countries. Wherever we go in India,
Last month, the "Lal Paad Saree" we are bound to witness
iconic walk was organised in something extraordinary and
Malaysia. This saree has had a unprecedented. Often, these
special connection to our culture events are obscured by the
of Bengal. This event set a record media's glare. But they reveal the
for the largest number of people true strength of our society. They
wearing this saree, which was also provide a glimpse into our
recorded in the Malaysian Book value systems, wherein the spirit
of Records. On this occasion, of solidarity is paramount. The
Odissi dance and Baul music tradition of Chandanki village in
won the hearts of the people. I Beharaji, Gujarat is unique. You
can say: would be surprised if I told you

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