Society creates customs and social practices for the purpose of achieving a balanced life. A society that owns a vibrant culture for well-being is characterised by intellectual energy, sense of responsibility and desire for connectivity. The culture for well-being in the Malaysian society is captured in the 2018 collection through these multiple facets.
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Keunikan Budaya teras perpaduan (Cultural uniqueness, the core of unity) by Raden Hisbullah b Radin Abu Bakar
Walaupun terdapat perbezaan budaya seperti budaya hidup, makanan dan pakaian tradisi serta perayaan namun mereka mampu hidup dengan aman dan harmoni di bawah satu bumbung sehingga kini kerana adanya perpaduan dan persefahaman yang diamalkan dalam kehidupan. (Although there are differences in culture such as lifestyle, food, traditional attire and festivals, people are able to live harmoniously and peacefully together due to the presence of unity and understanding, which are practised daily.)
Navigate by Sim Li Mei
The flying traditions navigated by wind, adapt to any form without losing their characteristics. Malaysian multiracial society is navigated by patriotism, which forms the culture of well-being, co-existing with other traditions.
La Diversité by Cheah Kim Mui
The existence of cultural diversity establishes connection and relationships of different ethnic groups, fostering the well-being of one another.
Pemecah Suasana (The ambience breaker) by Dhia Afiq Aiman b Hamran
Potret seorang kanak-kanak menunjukkan ekspresi muka yang letih. Melihat kanak-kanak bermain di taman bunga membuat pelukis mengimbau kembali budaya kanak-kanak yang dilalui. (A portrait of a child looking exhausted. The artist reminisces his childhood by looking at the children playing at the park. )
Smile by Muhd Iskandar Md Zambri
Each time you smile, you throw a little feel-good party in your brain. So, make it a culture.
Origin by Lee Yan Xing
Only when we delve into our culture, do our shards piece together; showing us the bigger picture. Only then will we understand our Origin - that we're one and the same.
Jum Teman Aleesya Sarapan Kat Warang (Breakfast with Aleesya at the stall) by Ahmad Amirul b Muhd Noor
Sarapan "warang" adalah nostalgia yang makin kabur dalam ingatan kian reput ditelah zaman dimana ia merupakan salah tempat yang paling sesuai dalam membentuk komuniti mahupun perkongsian dan kasih sayang. (Breakfast at the Warang is a memory that is slowly fading; it is one of the best places to create a community and share love. )
Anti-Checkmate in Life by Yeap Li Hui
Life is a chessboard. To avoid checkmate in life, the chosen pathway is to be healthy, financially stable, environmentally friendly, to have strong motivation and be compassionate to all beings.
Euphoria-born by Anasofiah bt Ismail
In the age of modernity, emotional and mental health are overlooked. I believe that culture plays a role in the development of a healthy state of mind, from young.
Moulding of human by the culture of well-being by Chia Tee Hang
Culture of well-being is represented through the hands which mould and shape Malaysian into a more inter-connected, culturally diverse society. Each hand represents a different cultural background.
Guardian Angels by Fizza Khurram
The factors of well-being are like our guardian angels. They look after and help us to be our best selves, even with broken wings and tears in our eyes. Trust, self, love, support and peace of mind is what makes up the culture of well-being.
Fashion is someone communicating their Culture by Mohd Firdaus Md Yusof
Clothing is the art of the self. Your art-self is exposed through what you wear. I see the identity, culture and values that lie beyond them. It is the motive of the fabric, its internal value, that makes it unique.
Culture for Well-Being by Tay Wee Shiang
Food connects people of all races and cultures. Not only is it a great conversation starter, but it makes us happy and warm on the inside!
Backbreaking culture by Noorfuji Anggara bt Masyudi
We must expose children to the hardworking culture. The ant is a symbol of hardworking people.