We completed the national gallery tour and i was mesmerized with the biggest collection of painting I have ever seen. This may be small in comparison to louvre but seeing Rembrandt, van gough's master art was priceless.
What attracted me most was the fact that crowd was plenty even on Monday. The were also quite a no of students, some barely look past 6.
Some took a stroll from one room to another, slowly adoring the different objects and scenery. There were quite a no who opted To sit on the bench in front of the paintings, took out their sketch pads and started to translate the painting into their own interpretation. To see their focus and self fulfillment was just amazing.
What was even more fascinating for me was this group of kindergarten kids who sat on the floor in front of a painting which looks like a big massacres taking place. And there was This very good looking teacher who was asking questions, prompting answers and encouraging participation in the most persuasive body language and dramatic vocal variety. And kids responded accordingly by putting up their hands to give their answers and asking questions.
Bravo. Bravo. What a great education system. Kids were active, or proactive to be exact. Apparently the english education system encourages School trips for educational sessions to a places like FREE national arts gallery or museums, unlike places like Cameron highlands or Bukit merah, which during my time is only an excuse for us to get away from home.
And I did mention that the tickets are free,right? And so does all other museum in England, ie. natural history, Victoria & Albert, science museum, British museum, and the list goes on and on and on again. Doesn't that just encourage good education for our kids, and a great family activities for Malaysian?
Rather than giving free money every year to win votes, I would suggest that we open up all arts centre, museums, educational centre to ALL Malaysians free of charge. We should encourage a knowledgeable community among us. And an upgrade of the facility would have been a good step towards that as well.
So this is a call for action. Are you with me?
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