Celebrating Creativity and Patriotism
About Five Hundred Children Joined the Merdeka Colouring Contest at Ipoh Parade
Ipoh, 29 Aug – The spirit of unity and creativity shone brightly as 502 children from nearby schools and communities came together to participate in the highly successful Merdeka Colouring Contest, held at Ipoh Parade, over the weekend. Co-organised with the World of Colours Centre, an art school in Ipoh, the event celebrated Malaysia’s independence month with a burst of vibrant colors and youthful exuberance.
“The contest not only captured the essence of Merdeka but also provided a platform for young artists to express their patriotic spirit through art,” said Ipoh Parade’s Manager for Advertising and Promotions department, Lim Huey Tyng. With an impressive total worth of prizes exceeding RM9,000, the event proved to be a delightful occasion for participants, aged 4 to 12, and their families.
“The Merdeka Colouring Contest symbolizes the harmonious diversity that defines our country, and we are honored to have played a part in nurturing this spirit among the youth,” Huey Tyng added. “This is the second year after the hiatus caused by the pandemic and we received overwhelming response this year.”
The enthusiastic turnout underlined the success of the initiative, encouraging the malls to continue fostering events that unite and uplift the community.
Below are the results for the contest:
| Prizes | Category A （4-6 years old） | Category B （7-9 years old） | Category C （10-12 years old） |
| ChampionRM500 worth of prizes | Yuvaan A/L Tangarajoo | Pang Jing Hui | Goh Wen Xin |
| 1st Runner-upRM300 worth of prizes | Megat Ikhwan Harith Bin Megat Muhamad Zahid | Adam Arsyad Bin Mohd Bazli | Uzma Hawa Kushina Binti Mohd Ridzuan |
| 2nnd Runner-upRM200 worth of prizes | Jolynn Liew Shan Yue | Siah Pei Xuen | Than Jia Qi |
| Consolation Prize（x20）RM100 worth of prizes | |||
Some 236 children aged 7 to 9 years old (Category B) took part in the Ipoh Parade Merdeka Colouring Contest 2023.
Several participants dressed elegantly in the colors of the Malaysian flag, coming together to celebrate the essence of National Day.
Ipoh Parade’s Main Court transforms into a vibrant sea of colors as some 500 school children enthusiastically participate in the Merdeka Colouring Contest 2023.
The winners of Category A posed for a photo with art instructor, Andy Hong (standing at the back, from left), director of World of Colours, Michelle Liew and Ipoh Parade’s manager for the Advertising and Promotions department, Lim Huey Tyng.
The winners of Category B posed for a photo with director of World of Colours, Michelle Liew (standing at the back, from left), Ipoh Parade’s manager for the Advertising and Promotions department, Lim Huey Tyng and art instructor, Andy Hong.
The winners of Category C posed for a photo with director of World of Colours, Michelle Liew (in yellow shirt), Ipoh Parade’s senior executive for the Advertising and Promotions department, Kerby Tong, and manager for the Advertising and Promotions department, Lim Huey Tyng (on the most right).
Category C Champion, Goh Wen Xin, 12 years old walked away with prizes worth RM500 with her vibrant and cheerful artwork.
