Lasallians Action Plan - Malaysia Day 2008

this lil excerpt is from a fellow xaverian who's a senior of mine.... vincent... :)



Dear Lasallians, (and all Anak Malaysia)

This year we celebrated 51 years of independence. This will be followed by 45 years of integration, of Malaysia, to be commemorated tomorrow. But have we much cause to celebrate?

Truth be told, we are living in somewhat dark circumstances. Recent happenings in our country have brought about a great deal of tension and discord among her people. We are all responsible for our current state, in one way or another. We seem to be in an age where intolerance, injustice and strife are the order of the day.

As Lasallians, we always emphasise the need for solidarity with the last, the lost and the least. We mark it with symbolic actions during the national convention and with prayers during the day for prayers of peace, but what of now. And so it comes to mind that solidarity is what we need, this Malaysia Day. Solidarity as a sign of indivisibility and strength in unity.

So dear Lasallians, wherever you are; and even non-Lasallians (should you be reading this),

If you see nothing, feel nothing of this, then let this day pass like any other.
But if you see as I see, feel as I feel, and seek as I seek, then let us be our best, on this day when our nation was formed.
Let us mark this day by remembering that we are all brothers and sisters under our nation’s flag.
Let this day be remembered for our unity and solidarity with one another, more than everything else.
Let us, on this September 16, celebrate our similarities AND diversity.

This is the invitation to you. If you see yourself as BANGSA MALAYSIA, in the best sense of the word, then draw the Jalur Gemilang on the back of your non-writing hand (unless you possess the convenience of an accomplice). Include a personal statement. You may draw it, sketch it, colour it, paint it etc. That is up to you. No dimensions, no strict guidelines. We’re all different anyway. Just make sure it’s recognisable.

And as we walk out of our rooms, homes, cells, corners on this day, together let us carry the flag of our nation with pride in our hearts, minds and on our hands.

Vincent

P/S – To further mark this occasion, snap a photograph of yourself, with your Jalur Gemilang and make it your Profile Picture on Facebook, Windows Live, Friendster etc





anyway.... Happy Malaysia Day to all....

LPPL... love peace, peace love yaw....\m/