Today December 1, 2008 is World AIDS Day.
I found this out yesterday at Berjaya Times Square, KL where there was a celebration organized by Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) with this year’s campaigning slogan, “Stop AIDS, Keep The Promise” to help raise people’s awareness of AIDS and HIV and to keep away from the disease.
I can say it was a great success judging by the good turnout of mixed racial and aged group of crowd of shoppers and participants of the various activities planned such as cycling event where cyclists, young and old, cycled around the city centre, free health check, stage dance and songs, musical instruments performance, fashion show, children colouring contest, inflatable kiddies playland and free condoms distribution. Well done MAC!
There was also an interactive exhibition by World Vision Malaysia to raise awareness of the effects of AIDS on children. It is good to know that there are many others who are committed and want to work together to stop AIDS.
Bringing messages of hope to HIV/AIDS patients.
An energetic dance performance by these dancers.
A dance performance by these groups of teenagers.
A fashion show with a difference.
This pretty lass belting out catchy songs to the delights of the crowd.
A unique performance using various types of musical instruments.
A lady drummer in action.
Playing the Scottish-like bagpipe.
A unique long drum made of aluminium.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye welcoming back participants of the “Mini Ride For Life” after they had cycled for 30 km around KL’s Golden Triangle.
Paticipants of the "Mini Ride For Life" cycling event to raise awareness of AIDS and HIV and to keep away from the disease.
A female participant of the “Mini Ride For Life” cycling event smiling for the camera.
Did you know that there are now 82,704 people living with HIV in Malaysia?
Malaysian AIDS Council president Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman (in purple t-shirt) presenting certificate of appreciation.
More than 60 children taking part in the colouring contest.
Malaysian AIDS Council president Prof Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman presenting a trophy and cash ward of RM1,000 to this lucky girl won the first prize of the children colouring contest.
A booth giving away free Virgin condoms for those in need.
A lady checking her blood pressure reading.
Two St John Ambulance staff on stand-by duty.
Children having a fun time at an inflatable kiddies playland.
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