15-05-2025
Tzyy Yang Miri Institute urged to broaden reach of Chinese calligraphy, culture
Ling (seated, centre) and Then on his left join fellow members in a group photo, taken during the luncheon.
MIRI (May 15): The Tzyy Yang Miri Institute of Philosophical Studies aims to uphold Chinese calligraphy and introduce Tiong Hua culture to the community.
In stating this, its legal advisor Alan Ling urged the institute's members to stay on track in providing exposure to Chinese culture.
He said this in his address as the guest of honour at a luncheon, organised by the institute at the Gloria Hotel last Saturday to announce the appointment of its new committee members for the 2025/2026 term.
'The main objective of this institute is to uphold Chinese calligraphy and introduce Tiong Hua culture to the community.
'This year, the institute celebrates its 29th anniversary since its founding in April 1996,' he added.
Ling also emphasised the importance of maintaining harmony in a family and community, adding that a harmonious attitude is a solid foundation to strengthen the relationship between the institute's members.
'To ensure that this relationship can continue to be strengthened, it is important that we understand each other, especially among members of different cultural backgrounds,' he pointed out.
In this regard, Ling suggested that the Tzyy Yang Institute expand its efforts to provide exposure to Chinese culture to the larger community, especially to non-Chinese individuals, to increase interracial understanding.
This, he said, would help foster unity and strengthen the spirit of belonging in the country's pluralistic society.
'This effort is important in forming a more united, understanding society and fending off those who try to damage the relationship of unity for the sake of bad personal interests. We must not allow such situation to happen.'
In addition, he also suggested that Tzyy Yang Institute expand its activities to involve the various races here to further promote Chinese calligraphy and the culture's uniqueness to the wider community.
During the luncheon, Tzyy Yang Miri Institute of Philosophical Studies chairman Then Chan Fah was re-elected to lead the institute.
Then said since its establishment in the 1990s, the institute has received strong support from the public, with efforts focused on raising awareness about the importance of cultural preservation, particularly in Chinese calligraphy and painting.
'We have utilised the expertise of our members, who are also artists, to showcase our publications and assist in fundraising efforts for schools and those in need.'
He added that showcasing artworks to the public can help create awareness among other ethnic groups to appreciate the uniqueness of heritage and the rich history of Chinese calligraphy.
The luncheon also saw Ling presenting a donation of RM2,000 to the Tzyy Yang Institute of Philosophical Studies to support its activities and programmes organised this year.
