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Por trait Drawing

Competition
P atr io tic Song Com p e tition:
Patriotic Song Competition:
Reported by: Chloe Chan Po Yi Jr2S(3)
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In conjunction with Merdeka Day, a series of contests were held by Kuen Cheng
High School, one of them being a portrait drawing contest. This contest was the perfect
opportunity for artistic students to express their patriotism through the medium they
are proficient in. Contestants were given a month’s or so time with the deadline as 22nd
of August 2022.
Merdeka Day is one of the most important and widely
Contestants were to hand in a black and white drawn portrait of a national hero celebrated days for us Malaysians, as it represents the day when
or leader of choice on an A3 size drawing block. The portraits were then handed to the our nation declared independence from the British. Naturally,
subject teachers for submission. Kuen Cheng High School held celebrative events for the occasion.

Every class from Junior Middle One to Senior Middle Two was required to have Among all the activities hosted, the patriotic song
at least one representative in this competition. After some meticulous reviewing of many competition was open to all students and had a due date on
fabulous artworks, a total of ten winners have emerged from the competition. Five for August 22nd. Patriotic songs have become a symbol of joy and
the Juniors group and five for the Seniors group. a celebration of local art. Songs like Saya Anak Malaysia and
Malaysia are staples of the genre.

From the Juniors group, we have contestant Low Haw Ee from Jr2S(2) in 5th place.
With Ng Sheng Yi from Jr1Z(3) just one rank higher than them. For the second runner- In conjunction with the activity, the School Broadcasting
up, we have Lai Wai Him from Jr2Z(2). We also have contestant Ngeow Li Yue from Club also played patriotic songs during recess, adding to the
Jr3Z(4) as the first runner-up. Lastly, holding the title of champion is Chong En Ce from Independence Day excitement.
Jr3S(1)!
The response was overwhelming, submissions came

As for the Seniors group, contestant Yap Jia Yi from Sr2A nabs 5th place. One flooding in, which achieved the event’s goal of enabling students
of Sr1A’s representatives, Chong Karr Ann, holds the 4th position. In 3rd place, we to know more about our nation and the art. The results will be
have Chan Yee Leng from Sr2ComB. Holding 2nd place is Lim Jin Tong as Sr1ComA’s announced at a later date.
representative. Finally, we have the 1st place bestowed upon contestant Wan Ning from
Sr1A.

The winning artworks displayed were truly astonishing and they each showed a Reported by:
Phang Kor Yee Jr2Z(6)
unique artstyle of their respective artists. They are displayed on a bulletin board located
in front of the cafeteria, for those who are interested in viewing the remarkable artworks.

I myself participated in this competition. My piece of art was based on the widely-
known picture of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Founding Father of our Nation and the First
Prime Minister. Sadly, I did not win a place in the contest, but I was happy that I joined.

Personally I really enjoy these types of contests and hope that there will be more of such
competitions in the future.
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