SAKURA@KENYALANG : BLIND WALK

 On the 24^th of March 2018, an event solely held to promote blindness disability awareness was held in conjunction of the SAKURA@KENYALANG Festival 2018. Participants came as early as 7.30 a.m. for the registration session. The event was held in UNIMAS Stadium. Each participant were given a bib, a t-shirt and a special tool, an eye cover. Event starts sharp at 7.45 am with a Zumba session for a warm-up exercise. 

 There were barricade tapes all over the venue and participants were told to use the blindfold to walk with the absence of their eyesight. This challenging event was done simply to bring more awareness to the society about the blind and gives a refreshing experience to the people.

Almost 140 participants joined the fun and most of them were laughing as they struggled to follow the barricade tapes along the way. Participants were helped by the committee team to finish the walk. Many described the experience as something new and fresh, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and that it should be a yearly event. Every participant went home with a medal and a certificate.

 

Before going back, participants were served with a refreshing beverage, Milo and a scrumptious and nutritious cereal cup sponsored by the event. A huge congratulations to everyone who made the event a success. 

 

Prepared by, Nur Ihdinaa Aq'la binti Rashdi