By WU VUIDE
KOTA KINABALU: The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Christina Liew, has encouraged the Gaya Ballroom Dancers’ Society to continue carrying out its charitable activities alongside its social interactions.
“I hope the society will persist in its charitable deeds within its capacity and wherever possible, in addition to promoting ballroom dancing among dance enthusiasts,” said Liew.
She noted that people take up ballroom dancing for various reasons—it can be a pastime, a recreational activity, a form of therapy, or a means of maintaining good health, depending on individual preferences.
“While you immerse yourselves in this activity, it also provides an opportunity for social interaction and networking, fostering friendships.
“The more enterprising members can gain exposure by participating in competitions, whether at the local, national, or even international level,” said Liew in her speech, which was read by Political Secretary Vivian Lee during the 13th Installation of the New Committee of the Gaya Ballroom Dancers’ Society, held in conjunction with a Fundraising Dinner and Dance at the Putera Theatre Ballroom, Bukit Padang.
“I am aware that the society carried out extensive charity work before the Covid-19 pandemic.
“You are truly a caring society. Far from being a profit-oriented organisation, you have provided assistance to senior citizens, disabled persons, and schools in need of help,” Liew commended the society, which is celebrating its 26th anniversary this year.
This, she said, reflects the members’ unwavering support, enthusiasm, affection, and dedication to the society.
Also present were Organising Chairman Wong Nyuk Min and Society President Rose Gondok.
