Sangeetha Sabah Reunion To Rekindle 90 Years Of Memories

IPOH, July 18 (Bernama) -- A wave of nostalgia is set to sweep through Jalan Tun Abdul Razak here tomorrow as former pupils and teachers of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Tamil) Perak Sangeetha Sabah gather for a long-awaited reunion, aptly themed “Rekindling Memories, Celebrating Friendships”.

SJK (T) Perak Sangeetha Sabah traces its humble beginnings to the year 1934, when it was founded by one Mr Saravanamuthu as a small music class conducted on the veranda of a shop along Regat Tun Perak (then Jalan Jelf) here. Primarily established to serve the children of Malayan Railway workers, the school gave many Indian families access to music education at a time when formal schooling was scarce.

Fuelled by the dedication of the local community, a modest school building was soon constructed to accommodate the growing number of pupils. Over the decades, Sangeetha Sabah evolved into more than just a school. It became a cherished institution deeply rooted in the lives and memories of its pupils.

The early 2000s marked a new chapter in its journey. In 2005, a major development project was launched, leading to the construction of a four-storey building. By 2010, the school had relocated to its new modern premises, complete with improved facilities to support holistic student development.

Event organising chairman Puan P. Chithirakala Vasu said the reunion, to be held at the school on July 19, will feature cultural performances, a special tribute to educators and the launch of a commemorative souvenir programme.

For many returning alumni, the event is more than a walk down memory lane, said Chithirakala, herself a former pupil of the school. “It will be a heartfelt tribute to the institution that shaped their formative years and a celebration of friendships that have stood the test of time.”

-- BERNAMA