By P. Chandra Sagaran
Some 35 people from the lower income group had their financial burden eased especially during the Deepavali celebrations.
They received grocery items at AEON Ipoh Klebang Mall on Nov 8.
The event was organised by Persatuan Kebajikan Amal Makmur Negeri Perak and Chemor Hindu Devasthana Paripalana Sabah with the cooperation of AEON.
Guest of honour was Republic of Mauritius High Commissioner Jagdishwar Goburdhum, event organising chairman K. Nachemutu, Ipoh City Council councillor S. Logiswary and representatives AEON, NGOs and related clubs.
The envoy in his speech praised the organisers for hosting the event in a business environment to attract the crowd compared to temples and other places.
“I am happy here to be part of the celebration. Deepavali is for all.
“We respect all religions and we always look at humanity, ” he added.
Local soccer legend Datuk M. Karathu was also honoured at the event.
The guests were entertained by traditional and classical dances from pupils of SJK (T) Klebang, Chemor, Natyakalamandir Dance Academy Ipoh and Krish Dancers Group from Kampar.
Jagdishwar and other guests later presented the food packets to the recipients.
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