SHAH ALAM, Oct 2 — The royal wedding ceremony of the Raja Muda of Selangor Tengku Amir Shah served as a platform for the state's residents to come together and celebrate unity in a festive atmosphere.
Rossihan Angah, 25, from the Temiar Orang Asli community, said she had not expected the royal procession to draw thousands of attendees from various races and religions.
“We came here by a specially arranged bus to witness the procession, and the experience of seeing the royal couple with our own eyes is a golden opportunity.
“We are very happy and excited to see the Raja Muda in person. This is a wonderful chance for us to celebrate the royal wedding together with people of other communities,” she told Media Selangor.
Meanwhile, Universiti Putra Malaysia senior psychology officer Siti Fatimah Abdul Ghani said that witnessing the procession live carried a different meaning compared to only watching it on television.
“I am grateful for this opportunity. It was clear to see the people’s support, the spirit of togetherness in society, and the sincere prayers for this marriage to last until eternity,” she said.
Housewife Hawa Esa, 30, shared the same excitement, saying she attended with her seven siblings after they had agreed two days earlier to celebrate the royal couple.
“Today I came with my sisters. We set out as early as 7am to make sure we did not miss the chance to see the royal procession,” said the Sungai Pinang, Klang resident.
For Rumah Sahabat Association Adli Zaim, who had previously collaborated with His Highness in youth programmes, the procession was an invaluable experience.
“This is my first time witnessing royal traditions, and we came here to celebrate the Raja Muda's happy day together. It truly is a priceless experience,” he said.
For Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) enforcement assistant A. Navin, 28, he and around 80 colleagues set off as early as 4am to attend the procession.
“This is a new experience for me. I am excited to witness a royal wedding procession because such an opportunity rarely comes by.
"The atmosphere is completely different compared to ordinary weddings,” he said.
