Performing arts
Pang says the performing art must keep abreast of the nation's transformation aspirations
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has always been supportive of any programmes that will hone the skills of youths in arts and music, said its Minister , Datuk Peter Pang En Yin.
Pang, who is also the Sabah Musical-Theatre Society Patron said the efforts of the government and its mission to motivate and inspire youths through music could also bring a similar change to society.
In a speech at the gala dinner and premiere concert Broadway musical adapted from Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, "Bennny and the Emerald Forest", Pang said the arts field especially the musical theatre society in Sabah is consistent with the government's efforts to curb and prevent social ills among youths.
"The involvement of youths in this field such as joining musical theatre can be a positive influence," he said.
He explained that there is a connection between the performing art and the National Key Results Area (NKRA) in that all high income nations support the arts as an integral part of the nation's development.
The support for arts can be taken as a corporate social irresponsibility (CSR) initiative, Pang added.
At the gala dinner, the 40 who took part in the audition had undergone an intensive 80-hour rehearsal stretching 10 days. They performed well in their rendition of the medleys from the original musical The Wizard of Oz.
Pang said his ministry would continue to support the productions made by the Sabah Musical Theatre Society and look forward to seeing more performances in the future. -Insight Sabah
Posted on December 31, 2012
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