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By Batrisyia Jay
SHAH ALAM - Launched by Duli Yang Teramat Mulia (DYTM) Tengku Amir Shah Ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, SAY IGNITE 2018 is a sustainable initiative that seeks to ignite youth through creative content and social activities at Taman Tasik Shah Alam and its surrounding areas.
In his speech, the Raja Muda of Selangor said that this year's SAY IGNITE 2018 programme, in keeping with its principle of inclusiveness, will be celebrating youth of different abilities.
Held on Nov 11 at Taman Tasik Shah Alam, the event showcased a number of exciting activities throughout the day. DYTM Tengku Amir also took the opportunity to invite the youths and the residents of Selangor to the event and join in on the activities.
Prior to the event, DYTM Tengku Amir had launched the upcoming SAY IGNITE 2018 programme on Nov 7 at the Sunway Putra Hotel in an endeavour to celebrate youths of diverse backgrounds, talents and abilities.
Among the activities showcased at the event were a Youth Debate and forum; Traditional games; Musical and art performances; Food trucks; A cycling event (Ride your city ‘18); Introduction to Sailing Class; Marketplace and exhibition; Water Safety Campaign; A fun run, ride and roll; Record Breaking Attempt; Wayang Pacak (Open Theatre) and 3 x 3 street soccer.
A Platform for Youths
Selangor Youth Community (SAY) is a non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organisation that aims to create a community of youth, by youth for youth. SAY IGNITE is a platform to promote the colours and ambitions of the youth of Selangor.
It features programmes such as motivational talks, exhibition boots, demonstrations and activities in the four focus areas of SAY, among others. Therefore, it places focus on the four pillars of Arts and Culture, Community Service, Entrepreneurship and Sports & Health.
It allows youths the opportunity to share feedback on issues relevant to their generation, as it lets them discover, develop and fine tune their talents and passion with the aim that they will play an important role in charting and shaping the future of Selangor and the nation.
