By Jothi Ramasamy
Malaysia’s multi-ethnic and
multicultural consists of people from different religions and races living in a
peaceful and harmonious society has influenced its art and culture, in much the
same way it has influenced its cuisine.
Therefore, the eclectic culture of
the country is reflected in most of Malaysia’s music, dance, art and crafts.
Today, we pay
tribute to a man who has silently played a role in ensuring the Malaysian arts scene remains alive and vibrant.
The man is
Datuk Dr. Elamaran Sabapathy, Group Executive Chairman of Huat Hing Group, who was
himself a former top executive of recording company more than two decades ago.
Datuk Dr.
Elamaran has supported various arts groups and also several artistes during his days in the recording industry.
The low profile corporate figure is currently the patron and key person in setting up of Swara Community Arts
Centre, a brainchild of his long-time friend and sitar maestro Samuel J. Dass.
The mission of Swara Community Arts Centre is to develop and nurture an education in both classical and contemporary music and arts for Malaysians from all walks of lives and races.
