A
frequently cited statistic from 2006 stated that 70% of the 4.7 million
Malaysians yet to register as voters are aged between 21 and 35 years.
At the same time, the young people of the Klang Valley are becoming
increasingly concerned about social and political issues, from the
environment to education, human rights to personal safety.
Registering
to vote is an important step to entering adulthood and taking
responsibility for the society in which we live in. Unfortunately,
voter registration is usually a dull and boring affair, making it
easier for the young to brush their duty aside.
The Youth For Change Carnival aims to change that. With performances by top Malaysian independent musicians such as Bittersweet, Couple, Seven Collar T-Shirt, Liyana Fizi, Robot Asmara, Reza Salleh, Ika and
many more, the Youth For Change Carnival aims to draw in thousands of
youths from around the Klang Valley. At the carnival, those who have
yet to register to vote will be able to do so easily at attractively
designed booths, while standing a chance to win numerous prizes as well
as freebies.
In addition to live music, the Youth For Change Carnival will also feature a mini flea market showcasing
creative fashion and art by young designers. As part of the day's
festivities, short films made by young Malaysian filmmakers will be
screened, including the popular 15Malaysia shorts that have been a hit
on the Internet. Popular young actors, musicians, artists and bloggers
will also be meeting their fans at the carnival.
Above all,
the aim of the Youth For Change Carnival is to bring the young people
of the Klang Valley together to enjoy fun, healthy and creative day
that will also leave them empowered. The purpose might be to attract
the young to register to vote, but we plan to do it with music, movies
and fashion, not politics.
Event Details
Date: 7th November 2009, Saturday
Time: 12pm onwards
Venue: Rainforest, Lower Ground, New Wing One Utama
Organized by: Youth For Change
Admission is free, all are welcome!
Line-up:
Side Attractions:
- 15Malaysia Short Film Screening
- Creative Mart
- Art Exhibition
- Lucky Draw
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